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Shillong, Oct 31: The 12th Convocation of the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) was held on Saturday with Supreme Court Judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan as chief guest. A total of 1,469 students received degrees and diplomas, including 42 PhDs, 584 postgraduates, 798 undergraduates and 45 diploma holders. Addressing the graduates, Justice Bhuyan said [] The post 1,469 students graduate at USTMs 12th convocation first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 31: North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum on Friday said development should not be measured only by infrastructure, but by how a constituency values its people. Speaking as chief guest at LAURELS, a felicitation programme for over 700 achievers from North Shillong, Nongrum said love, mutual respect and equality are key to preserving peace [] The post Value people, not just infra: Adelbert first appeared on Highland Post .

Nongpoh, Oct 31: The two-day Academic Assembly 2026 on Transforming Classrooms through NEP 2020: Integrating Indigenous Wisdom, Culture and Experiential Learning was inaugurated on Saturday at CPGSAS, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Umiam. It is jointly organised by Purvottar Janajati Shiksha Samiti (PJSS) and CPGSAS, with support from ICAR, NEDFi and Meghalaya Shiksha Samiti. The assembly [] The post Assembly on NEP 2020 opens at CPGSAS, Umiam first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 31: The Raid Laban Sports, Social and Cultural Organisation today organised its 23rd Meritorious Awards ceremony. As many as 314 meritorious students were felicitated on the occasion. Toppers in 28 categories, including BPL students and school dropouts who excelled, were given laptops. Commissioner and Secretary Vijay Kumar D, who attended as chief guest, [] The post 314 students felicitated at Raid Laban awards first appeared on Highland Post .

Khliehriat, Oct 31: A first aid competition was held at Star Cement Limited, Meghalaya on Saturday as part of the 23rd North East Metalliferous Mines Safety Week. Nine teams from limestone mines across the North East took part. Doctors from Coal India Limited and Oil India Limited were appointed as evaluators to assess first-aid knowledge, [] The post 9 teams vie for first aid competition at Star Cement first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 31: IndianOil organised a spirited Run for Unity on Saturday to mark Rashtriya Ekta Diwas from its LPG Bottling Plant premises at Umiam. Employees, security personnel and locals participated enthusiastically. The run marked the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who played a key role in integrating princely states into the Indian Union. [] The post IndianOil organises Run For Unity at Umiam first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 31: A five-day training programme for 29 Krishi Sakhis from Sikkim concluded at the ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam. Jointly organised by ICAR, Umiam and NIRDPR-NERC, Guwahati, the programme aimed to strengthen grassroots agricultural extension and promote sustainable rural livelihoods in the Northeast. The training covered soil health, natural farming, bio-inputs, [] The post Training for 29 Krishi Sakhis from Sikkim concludes at ICAR Umiam first appeared on Highland P

Shillong, Oct 31: Ahead of its 13th Convocation, NIT Meghalaya on Saturday showcased strong growth in placements and research from its permanent campus at Sohra. Director Prof Pinakeshwar Mahanta said the institute will confer degrees on 321 students and present 15 academic medals at the convocation on November 4. Dr Anand Deshpande, Founder, Chairman and [] The post NIT Meghalaya to hold 13th convocation on Nov 4 first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 31: The Department of Arts & Culture will organise the state-level Living Heritage Arts and Crafts Villages Festival, 2026 under Jan Jatiya Gaurav Divas on November 3 and 4 at the State Central Library premises here. Celebrating Meghalayas distinctive crafts, artistic practices and traditional knowledge, the festival will bring together artisans from [] The post Living Heritage Festival on Nov 3-4 first appeared on Highland Post .

Nongpoh, Oct 31: The two-day 34th Zonal Karbi Youth Festival organised by Karbi Cultural Society, Meghalaya Zone and All-Meghalaya Karbi Association concluded at AMKA Auditorium Hall, Umwang. Nongpoh MLA Mayral Born Syiem attended the closing ceremony as chief guest, along with Boakajan MLA and KAAC EM Surya Rongphar, Nongpoh MDC Rona Khymdeit and other leaders. [] The post Zonal Karbi Youth Fest ends at Umwang first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 30: The East Khasi Hills district administration has tightened the clearance process for fishing competitions, making joint inspections by concerned agencies and detailed police deployment plans mandatory to prevent traffic congestion and inconvenience to the public. Popular fishing competitions offering big prize money can draw in thousands of eager fishermen plus friends, family [] The post EKH tightens clearance progress for fishing competitions first appeared on Highland Post .

By Baston Singh Lyngdoh The economic development and growth of any country, or part thereof, depends mainly upon the following sectors: transport and communication, power (electricity) and education. Power and education aside, the focus in this article will be transport and communication, in a particular part of the Khasi and Jaitia Hills, the southern or [] The post Making the Case for a Ropeway in Ri War first appeared on Highland Post .

The High Court of Meghalaya has delivered its verdict in the months-long battle between two separate factions of the Meghalaya Cricket Association, with the judgement in favour of the President, James PK Sangma, who is also the states lone Rajya Sabha MP. In summary (with the full story in our Sports section), the court found [] The post Where now for the MCA? first appeared on Highland Post .

Editor, As if the psychic disintegration between the Valley and Hills of Manipur since mid-2023 is not unfortunate enough, now many parts of the hilly region have also got segregated into various zones with Nagas and Kukis forbidden to step in each others territory! Vividly recollect the journey between Kohima and Imphal undertaken almost 4 [] The post Bliss to Forbidden Zones first appeared on Highland Post .

Editor, A dual-drum washing machine utilises two separate drums within a single unit to wash colors and whites simultaneously. Today, we are witnessing its political equivalent. This dual-drum strategy allows the ruling party to process two distinct loads: one for elected opposition lawmakers and another for the voters. Having been pursued by the ED and [] The post Political Washing Machine first appeared on Highland Post .

New Delhi, Oct 30:Population census will be conducted across India, except in poll-going and snow-bound regions, from January 25 to February 28, 2027, the Census Commissioner announced on Friday. According to an official notification, the reference date for the census shall be 00:00 hours of March 1, 2027. In all states and Union territories, except [] The post Population census from Jan 25-Feb 28, 2027; reference date Mar 1 first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 30: James PK Sangma MP, the President of the Meghalaya Cricket Association, has won his court case against Honorary Secretary Rayonald Kharkamni, with the Meghalaya High Court passing judgement on a case concerning the internal squabbles of the association. Justice HS Thangkhiew found for Sangma in crucial aspects of the case, ruling that [] The post High Court finds for James Sangma, rules suspension of MCA Secy Kharkamni legal first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 30: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) has extended solidarity to residents of Laban Pyllun opposing the Shillong Peak Ropeway Project and slammed the Tourism department for filing an FIR against a KHADC officer. In a video message on Friday, VPP president Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit said the party condemns the insensitivity of [] The post VPP backs Laban residents, slams FIR against KHADC officer first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 30: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) has accused the district administration and police of intimidating residents of Laban Pyllun opposing the Shillong Ropeway Project. In a letter to Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, KSU Laban Circle President Jason C Laloo said police and a Special Operation Team (SOT) were deployed on October 28 [] The post KSU alleges intimidation over Shillong Ropeway protest first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 30: KSU leader Jeremaiah Pohthmi was released from Shillong District Jail on Friday after the District and Sessions Court, East Khasi Hills, granted him bail. Pohthmi, Assistant Organising Secretary of the KSU Central Executive Council and President of the KSU Nongmensong Unit, was arrested on October 3 in connection with the violence during [] The post KSU leaders out on bail Aug 19 violence case first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 30: The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) launched its platinum jubilee celebration on Friday with a tribute to JJM Nichols Roy, the architect of the Sixth Schedule. Guest speaker Rev Dr OL Snaitang explained Nichols Roys contribution and said when India attained Independence, there was a British plan to create a special [] The post KHADC begins platinum jubilee, recalls Nichols Roys role in Sixth Schedule first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 30: The Office of MYBharat Jowai organised a block-level Neighbourhood Youth Parliament and Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvaad at Mookyndur Secondary School, Thadlaskein Block, to promote civic awareness and youth engagement. District Youth Officer ST Haokip highlighted the role of youth in realising Viksit Bharat 2047 and urged them to be informed, responsible and [] The post Youth Parliament on Voter Awareness Held at Mookyndur first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 30: West Khasi Hills will witness a sporting first as Nongstoi hosts the State-Level Roll Ball and Roller-Skating Championship 2026 on October 31 at St. Peters Higher Secondary School. Organised by the West Khasi Hills District Roll Ball and Roller-Skating Association under the Meghalaya Roll Ball and Roller-Skating Association, the championship will bring [] The post Nongstoi to host state roll ball, roller skating cship for first time first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 30: Over 350 farmers across Meghalaya joined live programmes for the release of the 24th instalment of PM-KISAN by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Banaskantha, Gujarat, on Friday. The PM released over Rs 18,690 crore to 9.34 crore farmers nationwide. Under the scheme, eligible families receive Rs 6,000 annually in three instalments of [] The post Farmers across Meghalaya join live telecast of PM-KISAN instalment release first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 29: The PA Sangma International Medical College & Hospital (PIMC), a constituent institution of USTM, formally welcomed its new batch of MBBS students on Thursday with an orientation programme and White Coat Ceremony. Former AIIMS New Delhi Director Dr R C Deka and Nemcare Hospital MD Dr Hitesh Baruah were guests. USTM Chancellor [] The post PIMC welcomes new MBBS batch with White Coat ceremony first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 29: Jakrem SC concluded their Group C campaign in the Indian Womens League 2 (IWL 2) 2026-27 with a commanding 3-0 victory over Mumbai Knights FC at the SSA Stadium here today. With three wins from three matches, Jakrem SC finished on top of Group C with 9 points, securing qualification for the [] The post Jakrem make it into IWL 2 final round first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 29: The Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival will return on November 20-21 with a spectacular international lineup and a celebration of music across generations. Announcing the dates, festival producer Rockski EMG said the festivals growth into what organisers describe as Indias number one music festival has been made possible by the government of Meghalayas [] The post Cherry Blossom Festival returns Nov 20-21 with global lineup, new experiences first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 29: Meghalaya turned in a good spelling of bowling to dismiss Mizoram and take a first innings lead in their drawn Ranji Trophy 2026-27 plate group match in Nadiad, Gujarat, today. On a flat track that favoured the batters, Abhishek Kumar took 5/95 in 38 overs, his maiden five-wicket haul in first-class cricket. [] The post Abhishek claims 5 as Meghalaya draw with Mizoram but with important 1st innings lead first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 28: The Shillong Peak ropeway project has triggered a direct confrontation between the state government and the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC), with the Tourism Department filing an FIR against a KHADC inspector a day after the council ordered closure of the site. Commissioner and Secretary Tourism Rosetta Mary Kurbah on Wednesday [] The post Govt vs KHADC over Shillong Peak Project: FIR filed after site closure first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 28: Leader of Opposition Dr Mukul Sangma on Wednesday said the state police must be insulated from forces that seek to use it for their own advantage. Speaking after the State Security Commission meeting, Sangma said he made it clear that posting and transfer of police officials must be free from interference. Not [] The post Police must be insulated from political, outside forces: Mukul first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 28: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday paid his last respects to Rev Fr John Madur at the Archbishops House in Laitumkhrah. In a social media post the Chief Minister said that Fr Madur left an indelible mark on the lives of those he encountered through his deep faith, humility and spiritual [] The post CM, Ardent remember Catholic priest who bridged interfaith divide first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 28: Nongkseh SSCC suffered a 1-0 defeat to Lakecity FC at the SSA Stadium today evening in a fiercely contested I-League 3 Group C encounter, with Abhijit Tawhare scoring the decisive goal in the 58th minute. Nongkseh had two men sent off, which put a big dent in their hopes of winning a [] The post I-League 3: With 2 men sent off, Nongkseh suffer first defeat to Lakecity first appeared on Highland Post .