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Shillong, Nov 12: Tensions flared outside the state Secretariat today after members of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) against the Shillong Peak Ropeway project marched on the government building as part of their protest against the tourism initiative. The protesters marched from the Kiang Nangbah statue near Shillong Civil Hospital towards the Secretariat and sought [] The post JAC members march on Secretariat, shout slogans against Sanbor & Paul first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Nov 12: Amid opposition to the proposed Shillong Peak Ropeway project, South Shillong MLA Sanbor Shullai today submitted a proposal to the office of the Chief Minister for the constitution of an independent expert committee to examine allegations that the project could affect local water sources. Shullai, accompanied by members of the 19th South [] The post Ropeway: Sanbor puts in proposal for independent expert review first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Nov 12: The Meghalaya High Court has dropped notices issued against two senior officers of the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) after noting improvement in action against polluting units in Byrnihat and on the Umtrew river. The order was passed on November 10 by a division bench of Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere [] The post Byrnihat Pollution: Meghalaya HC drops notices against MSPCB officers first appeared on Highland Post .

Khliehriat, Nov 12: The Jaintia National Council (JNC) has opposed the proposed transfer of around 232.899 hectares of tribal land at Umkyrpong, Elaka Sumer in East Jaintia Hills to a private cement company, alleging that the deal was being pushed through without adequate publicity and at a questionable price. According to the JNC, the land [] The post JNC opposes transfer of 232.899 ha of tribal land to cement firm first appeared on Highland Post .

The time is urgent for the government to think carefully about how to help the youth train for the ranks of IAS, IPS and even IFS. At the present rate it may take years for Meghalaya to get its own people to reach the higher levels in the bureaucracy. The last Khasi to pass the [] The post Our Own Officers first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Nov 12: The Khasi Jaintia Presbyterian (KJP) Assembly clarified that it alone is organising next months gospel concert after a controversy erupted when the state government announced that it was supporting the event financially. The main act will be Maverick City Music, an American contemporary Christian worship music group. The concert on December 12 [] The post Gospel concert is ours, not Govts: KJP Assembly first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Nov 12: A delegation of NGOs and civil society organisations from Garo Hills, met Governor Chandrashekhar H Vijayashankar on official invitation and raised a series of pressing demands for the region, including ILP, MRSSA enforcement, border fencing compensation and inclusion of Garo language in the Eighth Schedule. Presidents of the FKJGP Pritam Arengh, GSU [] The post Garo Hills groups press Governor on ILP, border, language first appeared on Highland Post .

Nongpoh/Jowai, Nov 12: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) on Thursday submitted a memorandum to the Public Works Department (PWD) over the poor condition of the Umsning road in Ri Bhoi and inspected the damaged Jowai Bypass on NH-6 in West Jaintia Hills district. In Umsning, members of the KSU Umsning Circle, led by President Lester [] The post KSU seeks repair of Umsning road, Jowai bypass first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Nov 12: The Sadolpara Comilla Cotton Farmers Association has been conferred with the prestigious Plant Genome Saviour Community Award by the central governments Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Authority (PPVFRA) in recognition of its contribution to the conservation, cultivation and promotion of indigenous Comilla cotton (Gossypium arboreum race cernuum) and other traditional [] The post Garo farmers win national recognition for conserving comilla cotton first appeared

Shillong, Nov 12: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday handed over appointment letters to 213 newly appointed Assistant Professors and Lecturers for Government Colleges across the state, at the State Convention Centre, here. The recruitment was conducted by the Meghalaya Education Recruitment Board (MERB). Of 3,185 applicants, 213 were selected through a rigorous, merit-based [] The post CM hands over appointment letters to 213 college teachers first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Nov 12: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday launched the Repair, Renovation and Operationalization Scheme of Tourism Properties for the 39th National Games, 2027, and distributed financial assistance under the Enhancement of Wayside Amenities Scheme at Pinewood Hotel, Shillong. Sangma said the scheme addresses two problems faced by roadside businesses, limited access to [] The post CM launches tourism properties scheme, gives wayside amenities aid first appeared on Highland Pos

Shillong, Nov 12: A one-day state-level conclave on Unlocking Meghalayas Potential: Investment, Public Finance Efficiency and the Role of CMAs was held at the State Guest House, here on Thursday. The conclave was organised by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) in collaboration with the Commerce and Industries Department. On the occasion, ICMAI [] The post Conclave discusses Meghalayas investment potential, role of CMAs first appeared on Highland Post .