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Shillong, Sept 18: Additional SP (Traffic) East Khasi Hills, Lovish Garg was seriously injured after being hit by a scooty in the early hours of Friday. According to SP (City) Dangsan Khyriem, police were conducting naka checking at Urkaliar near Samkhamti petrol pump when a scooty with two males tried to evade checking and sped [] The post Traffic ASP hit by speeding scooty, critical; KSU link suspected first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 17: The United Democratic Party (UDP) will decide on possible disciplinary action against its MLAs who have been holding consultations with supporters in their constituencies amid reports of a possible move by eight of them to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), party general secretary and Sohra MDC Titosstarwell Chyne said today. Speaking to [] The post Titos warns of disciplinary action against rebel MLAs first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 17: Bowing to intense pressure from teacher bodies and the Opposition, the Meghalaya government on Thursday withdrew its controversial August 12 notification that allowed vacancies under the State Pay Scale to be filled through the Structured Pay Framework (SPF) up to 2027-28. The withdrawal order, issued by Commissioner & Secretary Vijay Kumar Mantri, [] The post Govt withdraws controversial SPF teacher recruitment order after backlash first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 17: East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal has directed police to intensify night patrolling across the city after four back-to-back petrol bomb attacks targeting government and police establishments in less than 24 hours. Baranwal said the administration reviewed the law and order situation with the Superintendent of Police and issued instructions to [] The post Cops to intensify night patrols after spate of arson incidents first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 17: Pig farmers in the Krang area of East Khasi Hills are facing mounting financial losses as an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) rips through the community. A ground report has seen first-hand that a large number of pigs have died in Krang and pig farms in neighbouring villages are also devoid [] The post Pig farms devastated by African Swine Fever first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 17: Ahead of the first meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to examine the contentious Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, the United Democratic Party (UDP) on Thursday reminded Rajya Sabha MP James PK Sangma of its stand. Sangma, nominated as a special invitee to the JPC, is scheduled to attend the [] The post UDP briefs James Sangma ahead of JPC meet on FCRA Bill first appeared on Highland Post .

By Melarbor L Thabah Innumerable arguments have been made that Reservation based on population and Section 16 of the KHADC Land Bill 2026 are not feasible. An elucidation in public interest is necessitated to clarify through this column. Reservation Issue: In the case of the Kerala Government versus M. Thomas in 1976, a five-judge bench [] The post Elucidations on Population Based Reservation & KHADC Land Bill 2026 first appeared on Highland Post .

Khliehriat MLA and former cabinet minister Kyrmen Shylla said something yesterday that raised a few eyebrows. Speaking at a public meeting of his supporters, Shylla told the gathering that the central government, which is run by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wanted another five MLAs on Team Saffron from the state to facilitate the reopening [] The post 30 pieces of silver & the UDP MLAs first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 17: More than 3,000 arms licences in East Khasi Hills are yet to be renewed, Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal has informed as he urged licence holders to come forward and complete the renewal process within the deadline set by the district administration. Baranwal said the administration identified the pending cases from its records [] The post DC warns of strict action as 3000 arms licences left unrenewed first appeared on Highland Post .

New Delhi, Sep 17:Expressing shock over scores of deaths in relief camps meant for the internally displaced persons (IDPs), the Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Manipur chief secretary to apprise it of the steps taken to probe, initiate criminal proceedings and ensure the safety of those living there. Cautioning the top bureaucrat of the [] The post SC shocked over Manipur relief camp deaths, seeks CS reply first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 17: Two bands from MeghalayaPateng and Toxic Ponyhave stormed into the Grand Finale of NE Star 2026, the Ultimate Music Talent Hunt. The two power-packed acts will now represent the state at Greenwood Resort, Guwahati, on September 27, battling top soloists and bands from all eight northeastern states for the coveted NE Star [] The post Two Meghalaya bands storm into NE Star 2026 grand finale first appeared on Highland Post .

Khliehriat, Sep 17: Fed up with months of blackouts, tripping and flickering voltage, six villages in East Jaintia Hills have shot off a joint ultimatum to MePDCL. The Dorbar Shnongs of Kuliang, Pyrtakuna, Umkiang, Dona Skur, Dona Umbluh and Borsara blame it all on the Kuliang Sub-Station lying dead for months. With Kuliang down, all [] The post Powerless for months: 6 East Jaintia villages demand fix first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 17: The Meghalaya State Information Commission (MSIC) has directed the Public Information Officer (PIO), Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC), to transfer an RTI application concerning toll and check gates operated by Himas to all the Himas concerned. In an order issued on September 8, Secretary of the Commission, R. Kharbikhiew, stated that [] The post MSIC directs KHADC to forward gate-related RTI to concerned Himas first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 17: Social activist Greneth M. Sangma has filed a petition before the South Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner demanding re-verification of his decade-old complaints alleging unlawful claims of Garo tribal identity. In his letter, Sangma urged the administration to revisit his complaints filed on August 13, 2014, March 12, 2015, and September 19, 2018, [] The post Complaint seeks probe into alleged fake Garo identity claims first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 17: The West Jaintia Hills District Magistrate has banned bull fights and animal fights throughout the district with immediate effect and until further orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The order was issued following reports of rampant bull fights and other animal fights, particularly during fetes and festivals [] The post Bull fights banned in WJH first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 17: A 14-member media delegation comprising senior journalists from Uttar Pradesh, visiting Meghalaya as part of a media outreach initiative by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) today called on Governor Chandrashekhar H Vijayashankar at the Lok Bhavan here. During the interaction, the Governor highlighted Meghalayas distinctive social institutions, including the strong tradition of [] The post UP media delegation calls on Meghalaya Governor first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 17: The Sauramandala Foundation will hold a two-day Shillong Chapter of Neighbourhoods of the Future (NOTF) beginning September 25. NOTF is a place-based platform bringing together communities, youth, practitioners, organisations, government representatives and local stakeholders to reflect on their neighbourhoods, share experiences and explore possibilities for collective action. The programme will feature two [] The post Sauramandala Foundation to host Neighbourhoods of the Futur

Shillong, Sep 17: Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui on Thursday inaugurated a food fest organised by the Evangelical Teachers Fellowship of India (ETFI), Meghalaya Chapter, celebrating culinary traditions and fellowship among Christian teachers. Addressing the gathering, Rymbui highlighted the role of teachers, parents and society in shaping the younger generation, saying teaching goes beyond the classroom [] The post Rymbui inaugurates ETFI food fest first appeared on Highland Post .