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Shillong, Aug 25:Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday defended the governments policy of attracting outside investment saying it was needed for jobs, while announcing a fact-finding committee into concerns over public hearing for proposed Shree Cement project. He was replying to a short-duration discussion on VPPs 10-point charter moved by party chief Ardent Miller [] The post Outside investment needed for jobs but must follow law: CM first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 25:Meghalaya has detected 736 foreign nationals staying illegally since 2021, of which 262 have been deported after serving sentences and securing travel permits, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma told the Assembly on Tuesday. He was replying to a short-duration discussion on VPPs 10-point charter moved by Nongkrem MLA Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit. Sangma said [] The post 736 illegal foreigners detected since 2021, 262 deported: CM first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 25:Meghalaya has demolished 72 illegal coke plants since 2023, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma told the Assembly on Tuesday. The action was taken by the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board in two phases 44 plants in July 2023 and 28 in 2025. Of the 44 demolished in 2023, 39 were in West [] The post 72 illegal coke plants demolished since 2023: CM first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 25:Voice of the People Party (VPP) MLA Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit on Tuesday moved special motion during the Autumn Session of the Assembly on the plight of border residents, saying they live at frontline of states territorial integrity but are last to get protection and basic services. Can we expect people to remain on [] The post Border residents face brunt, last to get services: Ardent first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 25:The opposition Voice of the People Party (VPP) on Tuesday mounted a broad challenge to the government on land, jobs, recruitment, influx and resources, placing its 10-point charter in the Assembly. Party chief and Nongkrem MLA Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit, moving short-duration discussion, demanded scrapping of the proposed Lumpongdeng project and white paper on [] The post VPP lays 10-point charter in Assembly, demands scrapping of Lumpongdeng, Shree Cement hearing first appeared

Shillong, Aug 25:Meghalaya will bring a common recruitment framework for all District Selection Committees (DSCs) with the aim to complete recruitment within six months of advertisement, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma told the Assembly on Tuesday. He was responding to a short-duration discussion on VPPs 10-point charter moved by Nongkrem MLA Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit. Under [] The post Common recruitment framework for DSCs in 6 months: CM first appeared on Highland Post .

By Antriksh Kar Singh A father fails to attend his daughters marriage ceremony in California, United States of America (USA). The reason for this absence is a systematic flaw cropped up in the Indian system rather than any financial or family issues. The man failed to get his passport renewed because of an adverse report [] The post Half-Truths & Lies Risking Information Sanctity: Indian Democracys New Reality first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 25:The opposition Trinamool Congress (TMC) today raised its concerns regarding child nutrition and severe anaemia among mothers in the state on the second day of the Autumn session of the Meghalaya Assembly here today. Rajabala MLA Dr Mizanur Kazi submitted three questions on the total number of Anganwadi centres operating from temporary or [] The post TMC raises concerns over child nutrition, anaemia in mothers first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 25:Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday said he would personally review the States social audit system after opposition questioned its effectiveness. The issue was raised during the question hour by VPP MLA Heavingstone Kharpran seeking details on audits under C&RD Department schemes. C&RD Minister Sosthenes Sohtun said four schemes fall under social [] The post CM to personally review social audit system after Oppn flags gaps first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 25:Tourist taxi services between Tura and Guwahati were suspended for two days after two motorcycle-borne miscreants allegedly hurled stones at a taxi at Bijoynagar in Assam on Sunday. The Garo Hills Tourist Taxi Association (GHTTA) said the suspension, which began today, is a precautionary measure in view of safety of drivers and passengers [] The post Tura-Guwahati tourist taxis off road for 2 days after stone-pelting in Assam first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 25: Five to six masked men torched a Bolero pickup (ML-11-A-8668) hired by Shree Cement Ltd with a petrol bomb at Lad Jarain, Sutnga Elaka in East Jaintia Hills on Tuesday evening. The vehicle belongs to a private individual and was hired by the company. Superintendent of Police Shailendra Bamaniya said there were [] The post Shree Cement hired pickup torched in EJH first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 25: Ri-Bhoi College and University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM) will host Khelo India Samvaad (Youth Connect) cum PM Dialogue programmes on August 27 as part of National Sports Day celebrations. According to My Bharat Ri-Bhoi, National Sports Day is celebrated on August 29 marking the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand. [] The post Ri-Bhoi College, USTM to host Khelo India Samvaad first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 25: Four suspected stolen motorcycles were intercepted in West Jaintia Hills on Monday, police said today. West Jaintia Hills Superintendent of Police Jagpal Singh Dhanoa said Amlarem PS naka team at Ladjaplem stopped two bikes AS-01FK 3482 and AS-26A 9873 ridden by Pynshngai Jyrwa (23) of Umsning, Lasharai and Rijiedstar Shylla [] The post 4 stolen bikes seized in WJH, 2 riders held first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24: The vice-president of the Meghalaya State Badminton Association (MSBA), Pynbianglang Laloo, met with the Badminton World Federation (BWF) president, Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, in New Delhi over the weekend. Laloo had a fruitful discussion with the BWF president regarding various initiatives to strengthen badminton infrastructure, technical officiating and grassroots development in Meghalaya. He [] The post Meghalaya Badminton seeks assistance from BWF first appeared on High

Shillong, Aug 24: Police have issued a missing person notice after a 57-year-old woman, Supriti Nath, went missing in Shillong on August 19. Nath was described as being 4 feet 7 inches tall, with a fair complexion and broad nose, long black hair and having a mole on her chin. She speaks Bengali and was [] The post 57-yr-old woman missing from city first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 23: The Autumn Session of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly will begin on Monday. The five-day sitting, which will end on August 28, will feature three days allocated for government business and two days for private members business. Several bills will be introduced on the first day, namely the Meghalaya Forest Authority (Amendment) Bill [] The post 5-day Autumn Session of Assembly to begin today first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 23: East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal said that the administration has refused permission to the Khasi Students Union (KSU) for the proposed sit-in demonstration at the statue of U Kiang Nongbah on Monday. In wake of the incidents which happened on August 19, we have denied them permission, Baranwal said. He [] The post No permission for planned KSU demonstration today first appeared on Highland Post .

Guwahati, Aug 23: The Assam government on Sunday held a discussion with cab operators and transporters of the state about the problems they come across in Meghalaya, and assured them that both states would work to ensure they do not face any such issue in future. The meeting comes a day after a ministerial-level talk [] The post Assam assures cab operators they wont face problems in Mlaya first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 23: The standoff between tourist taxi operators of Assam and Meghalaya ended on Sunday after Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar held a meeting with agitating cabbies who had blocked Assam vehicles at Lad Umroi, even as Shillong reeled under fuel shortage triggered by three days of unrest and border blockade. The meeting came [] The post Agitating cabbies agree to allow Assam tourist taxis in Meghalaya first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 23: Amid reports of tourists cancelling their trips after the August 19 violence, East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal on Sunday asserted that Shillong is safe and welcomed tourists with open arms. He said the administration is maintaining heavy security deployment across the city and patrolling will continue until citizens feel safe. [] The post Shillong safe and open for visitors: DC first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 23: A day after panic buying triggered by the border blockade, queues for petrol were still seen across Shillong on Sunday, while several pumps continued to display No Petrol boards. After the violence during the Khasi Students Union (KSU) rally on August 19 and the subsequent blockade at Jorabat and Lad Umroi, fuel [] The post Petrol pump queues persist but situation expected to ease first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 23: Progressive citizens group Thma U Rangli-Juki (TUR) has come out against the Meghalaya governments invocation of the Meghalaya Preventive Detention Act (MPDA) in reaction to the violence that accompanied a Khasi Students Union (KSU) rally on August 19. In a release today, TUR said that, while it condemned the senseless acts of [] The post TUR decries use of MPDA against KSU first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 23: Extending solidarity to the Khasi Students Union (KSU) amid ongoing unrest in Shillong, former militant Champion R Sangma from Songsak in East Garo Hills has issued an appeal for justice and dialogue, stating that the five points of demand raised by the KSU are real, genuine and non-negotiable. In a statement titled [] The post Champion expresses solidarity with KSU first appeared on Highland Post .

By Gregory Shullai Among the Pressure Groups in Shillong today there is no lack of those who are entitled to call themselves soldiers of misfortune in a distinctive and an honourable sense, it is especially to them that someone should recommend the secret wisdom of the best way forward because after what happened on the [] The post The KSU Procession of 19th August 2026 first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 23: World Folklore Day was celebrated at the District Library Auditorium, Mynthong, Jowai on Saturday, organised by the Meghalaya Society for Cultural and Folklore (MeSCaF) in collaboration with the Department of Cultural and Creative Studies at NEHU Shillong and Kiang Nangbah Government College, Jowai. Puramon Kynjing, Daloi of Elaka Jowai, was the chief [] The post Spotlight shone on importance of folklore in the modern age first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 22:The Meghalaya Linguistic Minority Development Forum (MLMDF) has moved the Meghalaya High Court seeking an end to masked mob violence in Shillong, ban on face masks during rallies, impounding of unplated bikes and drone surveillance of protest routes. Condemning the targeted violence, street intimidation, vandalism and desecration of national icons in Shillong during [] The post Minorities forum moves HC, seeks mask ban, drone vigil during rallies first appeared on Highland Post

Shillong, Aug 22:Sometimes, all it takes to light up a childs day is a little time, laughter and heart. Living by this spirit, youth-led organisation Support Wings organised Little Smiles an engagement initiative for children at a local orphanage in Langkyrding, Shillong bringing together 10 young volunteers for an afternoon of learning, creativity [] The post Little Smiles lights up afternoon for children in Shillong orphanage first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 22:A resident of Lower Nongthymmai has complained of repeated late-night loud music allegedly from Alaya Cafe & Bar Rooftop, BM Tower, Fire Brigade Road, seeking immediate enforcement of night-time noise laws. In a representation to the Governor, Chief Minister, Deputy Commissioner and SP, East Khasi Hills, complainant Susan Marbaniang said loud music [] The post Resident complains of late-night loud music at Nongthymmai rooftop bar first appeared on Highland Post .

By Raphael Warjri Khasi Heritage: The Cradle of Khasi Culture The interconnection of nature is deeply ingrained with spiritual significance, with energy flowing from the elemental forces shaping and sustaining life. From the radiant warmth of the sun to the tranquil influence of the moon, from the refreshing breezes of the air to the life-giving [] The post A Commentary on Khasi Folklore- 30 first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 22:The Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) condemned violence and intimidation causing fear in Shillong, while holding the NPP-BJP-led state government accountable for failure to anticipate and prevent escalation, including along the Meghalaya-Assam border. In a statement on Saturday, the Congress said people are paying the price for an administration that has substituted governance [] The post Congress slams Govt over law and order, says governance reduced to lip service f

Shillong, Aug 22:Shillong is staring at a fuel crisis with most petrol pumps running dry and the few with stocks seeing panic buying and hours-long queues. Consumers waited for hours on Saturday, moving from pump to pump as several stations shut after exhausting supplies. Those still operational stayed open till 11 pm and used extra [] The post Shillong pumps run dry; dealers warn 2-day stock left first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 22:Citizens and civil society lit candles for peace at State Central Library on Saturday eveningafter the August 19 violence, which was followed by heightened tensions betweenMeghalaya and Assam. Held under the theme Citizens & Civil Society for Peace, Healing and Harmony with the message Light a Candle. Stand for Peace, the vigil called [] The post Candlelight vigil for peace held; faith forum, students decry violence first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 22:A joint inspection of the KheraparaDiganggre PMGSY road project, executed by M/S JC Infra Corporation Ltd., was conducted recently following complaints over quality of road, drainage and materials used. The inspection was attended by PWD (Roads) officials from Dalu Division, Superintending Engineer, PWD (Roads), Tura Circle, contractor representatives and local residents. Concerns were [] The post Joint inspection carried out after quality complaints of KheraparaDiganggre road f

Shillong, Aug 22:A simple innovation Yellow Sticky Trap is bringing new hope for Muga farmers in West Khasi Hills facing red-ant infestation during silkworm rearing. The farmer-centric technology intervention was demonstrated under Mera Resham, Mera Abhiman (MRMA 2.0) by Mahasankar Majumdar, Scientist-C, Central Silk Board (CSB), Muga Eri Silkworm Seed Organization (MESSO), P-4 [] The post Yellow sticky trap brings hope for muga farmers in WKH first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 22:Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Saturday attended the Episcopal Silver Jubilee celebration of His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis, Major Archbishop-Catholicos of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church and Major Archbishop of Trivandrum. The event was held in Trivandrum, Kerala, in the presence of Chief Minister of Kerala, Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrao, [] The post Conrad attends Episcopal Silver Jubilee of Cardinal Baselios Cleemis in Trivandrum first appeare

Shillong, Aug 22:The Meghalaya State Judicial Academy, in collaboration with the Meghalaya Police, organised a one-day workshop on the theme The Laws Behind Road Safety: Learn the Rules, Respect the Road at the Meghalaya High Court yesterday. The workshop brought together students, legal professionals and traffic officials to promote awareness of responsible road use and [] The post Workshop on road safety laws held at High Court first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 22:CAU-KVK, South Garo Hills under ICAR-ATARI, Zone-VII, Umiam organised a five-day skill training on Scientific Production Technology of Mushroom Cultivation for Sustainable Income Generation from August 17-21. Twenty-five rural youth from different villages attended the programme. Principal Scientist & Head, KVK, Dr A Haribhushan emphasised use of spent mushroom substrate for vermicomposting to [] The post 5-day mushroom cultivation training held in South Garo Hills first appeare

Nongpoh, Aug 22:Eighty-five students from different educational institutions across Ri-Bhoi who successfully completed their undergraduate examinations and emerged as top performers were felicitated by Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) during a special ceremony held in Nongpoh on Tuesday. The felicitation programme was attended by Himalaya Shangpliang, adviser to Meghalayas Education Department, as the chief guest. Nongpoh [] The post MGU honours 85 undergrad exam achievers first appeared on Highl

Shillong, Aug 22:Kalkame FC, Tura emerged champions of the Spandan District-Level Senior Mens Football Tournament, defeating Simsanggre United FC, Williamnagar 7-6 on penalties in a thrilling final played yesterday at Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Tura. The final brought the Spandan series in Meghalaya to a close. The tournament was organised by 22 Bn BSF [] The post Kalkame FC Tura wins Spandan Senior Mens Football Tournament first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 21:Petrol stations in Shillong and other parts of the state saw a rush of demand today after the news emerged that theNorth East Petroleum Mazdoor Union had decided on an indefinite cessation of loading and unloading of products for Meghalaya until peace is restored. Long queues were seen at different petrol stations in [] The post Panicked buyers drain petrol stations dry first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 21:A failure to listen to the concerns of the public was a direct cause of the violence that descended on Shillong on Wednesday, Leader of the Opposition and former Chief Minister Dr Mukul Sangma said today. Addressing a press conference, Dr Sangma blamed the state government for the law and order breakdown during [] The post Govt failure to listen to public complaints led to violence: Mukul first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 21:The youth wing of the United Democratic Party (UDP) has accused police of not providing sufficient security to the rally conducted by the Khasi Students Union (KSU) on Wednesday, which then turned violent, resulting in damage to property and injuries to several innocent passersby. The UDP youth wing also criticised the state government [] The post UDP youth wing accuses cops of not providing security to KSU rally first appeared on Highland Post .

By Augusten Blah Before We Take Sides, Let Us First Understand the Truth. Shillong needs facts, restraint and leadership, not another battle of narratives. Shillong is going through a deeply concerning moment. Associations and pressure groups are taking to the streets, speaking about their rights, their concerns and their demands. On the other side, communities [] The post Shillong at a Crossroads: Facts Before Blame, Dialogue Before Division first appeared on Highland Post .

On August 19, Shillong bled. A rally that was meant to be a statement became a scene of smashed cars, torched vehicles and 16 injured people. The Khasi Students Unions black flag bike ride, meant to press a 5-point charter, ended with masked men turning anger into violence. That should have been the end of [] The post The Road Wars first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 21:A series of arson and petrol bomb incidents were reported across Meghalaya between Thursday night and early Friday morning, with police registering cases and launching investigations. In West Jaintia Hills, a government Bolero (ML 01 6416) belonging to a Transport Department officer was set on fire by unidentified miscreants around 1:40am on Friday [] The post Sporadic incidents of arson continue, security tightened in City first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 21:The Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO), in collaboration with Samagra Shiksha Meghalaya, organised an integrated state review meeting of district officers, special educators and district IE coordinators at Shillong Club on Friday. The meeting focused on challenges, gaps and opportunities in strengthening inclusive education and support systems for Children with Special [] The post ALIMCO, Samagra Shiksha hold state review meet on inclusive education fir

Shillong, Aug 21:Social activist Greneth M Sangma has submitted a written complaint to Chief Secretary and State Vigilance Commissioner Dr. Shakil P. Ahammed seeking immediate intervention against the alleged practice of making Aadhaar effectively compulsory across government departments, public institutions and online portals in Meghalaya. In the letter Sangma alleged that citizens are being forced, [] The post Complaint seeks state intervention against coercive Aadhaar demands first appeared o

Shillong, Aug 21:Star Cement CSR organised community activities to celebrate Independent Day in Lumshnong area. Initiatives included installation of flood lights at Brishrynot Football Ground, handover of an EV garbage carrier to Dorbar Shnong Lumshnong, distribution of 50,000 scholarship to 39 Class X and XII students from Lumshnong and Brishrynot, and friendly football matches. Officials [] The post Star Cement holds community drive in Lumshnong first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 20:Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, who holds the Home portfolio, today rejected allegations of an intelligence failure over the violence during the Khasi Students Union (KSU) rally in Shillong yesterday, saying that permission was granted based on assurances that the protest would remain peaceful. There was no such failure, Tynsong said, backing the [] The post No intel failure, according to Tynsong as Govt tries to restore order first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 20:Traffic movement along the Shillong-Guwahati National Highway was restored on Thursday evening after Meghalaya and Assam authorities intervened to resolve blockades reported at Jorabat and Khanapara, Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said. Tynsong said the Chief Secretaries and DGPs of both states were in touch throughout the day and eventually resolved the [] The post Meghalaya-Assam travel opens up following Govt cooperation first appeared on Highland Post .