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New Delhi, Sep 19:Even as Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said on Saturday that Indian courts must find a balance between conservation and development, an analysis shows that the National Green Tribunal (NGT) had not ruled even once in favour of environmental justice or the public-interest side while hearing their merit appeals in [] The post No Justice for Green? NGT ruled zero times for environment in 6 months first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 19: Voice of the People Party (VPP) president Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit on Saturday accused the NPP-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government of creating groupism among bureaucrats, saying the state stands to lose. Any party which runs the government should not create groupism among the officers. The honest officers dont get a chance and [] The post MDA Govt creating groupism among officers: VPP first appeared on Highland Post .

Dimapur, Sep 19:The Northeastern states have proposed a dedicated Prime Ministers Special Financial Package to support implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in the region, saying targeted funding would help institutions overcome implementation constraints and translate the policys objectives into meaningful educational opportunities. The proposal was among a set of recommendations adopted at [] The post Northeast seeks PM special package for NEP 2020 implementation first app

Shillong, Sep 19: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) on Saturday held an internal meeting of its workers from 36 constituencies under Khasi-Jaintia Hills at the party office in Nongkrem to discuss strategy for the upcoming Shillong Lok Sabha bypoll. VPP president Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit said feedback from supporters across all 36 constituencies indicates [] The post VPP holds meet for LS bypoll, eyes 2028 first appeared on Highland Post .

New Delhi, Sep 19:More than 180 scientists and ecologists in India have signed an appeal to fellow researchers and field practitioners to prepare for an upcoming super El Nino event, which is likely to have devastating impacts on the countrys natural systems. El Nino is marked by the unusual warming of surface waters in the [] The post Over 180 scientists sign urgent appeal to tackle upcoming super El Nino event first appeared on Highland Post .

By Banjit Sarmah In the history of Assamese music, the arrival of certain artists marks not merely the emergence of another artiste, but the beginning of a new era. Zubeen Garg was one such artist. He gave Assamese music a new sound, a new musical vision and a powerful connection with the younger generation. To [] The post Zubeen Garg: Assam, Society & the Rhythm of a Universal Vision first appeared on Highland Post .

By Tayi Taggu Effective resource planning and mobilization are crucial for ensuring that development benefits reach every part of the country. The census plays a vital role in maximising resource use to help every household, including those in remote areas, while considering diverse age groups, genders, education levels, and skills. As one of the greatest [] The post Census for Change: Promoting Human Dignity and Sustainable Development first appeared on Highland Post .

Nongpoh, Sep 19: Tension flared at Maikhuli along the disputed Assam-Meghalaya border in Ri-Bhoi on Saturday morning after a group allegedly from Assam fenced off and locked a village road leading to the local playground. The incident occurred around 10:30 am. Locals alleged the group used a JCB to damage a school boundary wall and [] The post Tension at Maikhuli as Assam group blocks road, clashes with locals first appeared on Highland Post .

Guwahati, Sep 19: Rahul Gandhi is a mad person; sometimes you see him with a beard, sometimes clean-shaven, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in a swipe at the former Congress chief after his murder of democracy remark following the arrest of the partys bypoll candidate in West Bengal. He defended the arrest of [] The post Rahul Gandhi a mad person: Assam CM first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 19: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma participated in the conference of State Finance Ministers and Finance Secretaries on the theme Financing Indias Journey towards Viksit Bharat held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The conference deliberated on strengthening public finances, innovative financing mechanisms, agriculture, energy transition, technology and measuring economic growth through Gross State [] The post Meghalaya pitches Mission 10 growth model at finance meet first appeared

Shillong, Sep 19: The Civil Society Womens Organisation (CSWO) has condemned the attack on police officer Lovish Garg, who sustained serious injuries after being allegedly hit by a scooty while checking the rider on duty. CSWO said police are entrusted with maintaining law and order and ensuring public safety, and must be allowed to discharge [] The post CSWO condemns attack on cop, petrol bomb incidents in City first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 19: The Achik Society for Ownership of Native Grounds (ASONG) has objected to the proposed reduction of Right of Way for the NH-217 Darugre-Baghmara-Dalu project from 24 metres to 18 metres in built-up areas and to the proposed transfer of the project to NHIDCL. In a letter to the South Garo Hills Deputy [] The post ASONG opposes RoW cut, NH-217 transfer to NHIDCL; demands public consultation first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 19: A suicide prevention programme was organised at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Ampanggre by the District Mental Health Programme (DMHP), South Garo Hills. The interactive session busted common myths about suicide, taught students to recognise warning signs, and helped them build their own Mental Health Toolkit with healthy coping strategies for stress and difficult [] The post Suicide prevention drive held in South Garo Hills first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 19: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita handed over appointment letters to 127 candidates from Meghalaya who will join Income Tax, Railways, India Post and other central departments at the Rozgar Mela held here today. The Rozgar Mela was held across 45 locations nationwide. The event, addressed by Prime Minister [] The post 127 new recruits receive appointment letters at Rozgar Mela in Shillong first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 19: The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) held a special remembrance programme at Gyan Circle on Saturday to honour legendary singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg. USTM Chancellor Mahbubul Hoque, Pro VC Padma Shri Dr Sarbeswar Sahariah, Prof Dr A.C. Kataki, senior faculty, doctors and around 6,000 students gathered to pay [] The post USTM pays musical tribute to Zubeen Garg first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 19: The North East Zone Inter-State Badminton Championship 2026 came to a close at the JN Indoor Stadium here today with Assam walking away with the lions share of honours. Assam won five of the individual championship finals, with Mizoram and Manipur taking two each and Arunachal Pradesh one. On Thursday Assam had [] The post NE Badminton: Assam dominate, Mizoram, Manipur, Arunachal also win Gold first appeared on Highland Post .

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: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) has welcomed the decision to withdraw the teachers recruitment notification through Structured Pay Framework (SPF) terming it partial success of its sustained movement. The party said the withdrawal was a positive development for teachers and Meghalayas education system. VPP Spokesperson Airpeace Rani credited its President [] The post VPP calls SPF rollback partial success, vows to keep fighting 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 Achik Holistic Awakening Movement (AHAM) has demanded establishment of a State Bank of India Branch/CSP at Dobu in East Garo Hills. In a representation to the SBI Regional Manager, Tura Regional Office, the organisation highlighted the severe public hardship faced by residents due to the complete absence of institutional banking facilities [] The post AHAM demands SBI branch at Dobu, cites severe banking hardship 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: The Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), organised a combined academic and outreach programme to mark World Ozone Day 2026 under the theme From Science to Global Action. A quiz competition, an awareness lecture and the Montreal Protocol, a video demonstration on ozone protection, and rally carrying the [] The post World Ozone Day celebrated at USTM first appeared on Highland Post .

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 .