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Shillong, Oct 6: In a state famous for many things that we are proud to showcase to the world, there are still villages that remain unknown, largely because they lack development and continue to be backward. One such village is Umlangkraw, located under Umroi constituency in Ri-Bhoi. The village, which came into existence 30 years [] The post Meghalaya untouched: Not through choice but apathy first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 6: The states Climate Council had been told to expect a normal amount of rain this year but, in actual fact, the 2026 monsoon has delivered 50-60 per cent less rain than normal. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said that the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had briefed the Climate Council, which Sangma heads, [] The post Rain shortfall much worse than expected this year first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 6: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has found a handy stick with which to beat Tura MP Saleng Sangma with, namely as the latter has appealed to foreign countries to lean on Indias central government on the amendment to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act. Saleng, of the Congress Party, is against the FCRA [] The post CM attacks Saleng over FCRA foreign appeal first appeared on Highland Post .

By Pynshai Kupar M. Dkhar Recently I came across a book by John Rawls Theory of Justice which mentioned one philosophical thought that has lived rent free in my mind for more than a week now and that he terms this thought as The Veil of Ignorance. What Would You Do? Imagine that you have [] The post Could A Truly Fair & Just Society Exist? first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 6: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday reacted to KSUs allegation that police personnel were collecting money from trucks along Shillong By-Pass at Mawkhanu and Thangsalai, saying the government will not allow illegal activities but action needs proof. Authorities need to work on specific proofs, the government cannot act on allegations alone, [] The post Need proof to act against cops over extortion allegation: CM first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 6: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday said the state government has initiated the process to set up the 6th Pay Commission. The process has started. I expect that within a week or two we should be able to formally announce the Chairman as well as the members of the Committee, Sangma [] The post Process for 6th Pay panel underway first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 6: The Seng Samla Malki Pyllun on Tuesday warned those indulging in activities causing disturbance in the locality after residents complained that some youths created ruckus in an inebriated condition near Shillong Law College. Residents had captured video of people standing on the road near the college at around 12:30 am on March [] The post Seng Samla Malki issues warning after midnight ruckus first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 6: The Achik State Peoples Front (ASPF), Kharkutta Regional Unit has filed an FIR at Kharkutta Police Station alleging illegal cattle smuggling and assault on its members at Chigrang village. In its complaint, ASPF said its team was returning after collecting Jal Jeevan Mission complaint letters from Adokgre on Tuesday when at around [] The post ASPF files FIR over cattle smuggling, assault on members first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct6: Northeast voices will take centre stage at the curtain raiser of Royal Enfield Social Missions Journeying Across the Himalayas festival on October 9 at Oddbird Theatre, Dhan Mill, Chhatarpur. Acclaimed artists Tipriti Kharbangar and Mangka Mayanglambam will present a special cross-regional performance, joined by Khasi and Manipuri folk musicians Freedy, Ban, Kevin and [] The post NE folk fusion at Himalayan Fest preview in Delhi first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 6: The travelling edition of Climate Festival of Life kicked off at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) on Tuesday. The five-day festival, organised by Azim Premji University, Bengaluru with NEHU Geography Department, will run till October 9 at Multi-Use Convention Hall. Billed as youth-driven platform themed Where the Rivers, Forests, Mountains, Coasts and Oceans [] The post Climate Festival of Life begins at NEHU first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 6: Tikrikilla C&RD Block in West Garo Hills, covering over 500 villages and more than one lakh people, has been without a regular Block Development Officer (BDO) for two months since the retirement of Daplin D Sangma, triggering administrative paralysis. In a petition to the Commissioner & Secretary, C&RD Department the Garoland State [] The post Tikrikilla block headless for 2 months, 1 lakh suffer: GSMC first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 6: The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) has scored big on the global research map. Three of its scientists have featured in the Top 1000 Scholars in the Scholarly Index Ranking 2026. Leading the pack is Dr Mohit L Deb, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, who secured World Rank 129 and [] The post Three USTM scientists rank among Worlds Top 1000 first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 6: Nangkiew Irat and Meghalaya Police played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in the Shillong Premier League 2026 at the SSA Stadium here today. Three goals were scored in the first quarter of the match, with Everestarly Rynjah (12) and Rapborlang Marwein (21) scoring for MLP and Yhoto Lohe (13) for Nangkiew Irat. [] The post SPL: Nangkiew Irat & Meghalaya Police engage in spirited draw first appeared on Highland Post .