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Nongpoh, Oct 13: The Khasi Students Union (KSU), Nongpoh Circle on Tuesday met the Ri Bhoi Deputy Commissioner to flag frequent electricity breakdowns in Nongpoh and adjoining areas. Led by General Secretary Baiashanlang Kharshanlor, the delegation said the demand for reliable supply and a 132/33 kV substation at Nongpoh dates back to 2012, when KSU [] The post KSU flags persistent power crisis in Nongpoh first appeared on Highland Post .

Nongpoh, Oct 13: The Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (GKJGP) on Tuesday shut down the Megha Food cattle feed factory at Baridua, Ri-Bhoi, following complaints from residents over severe foul smell affecting daily life. The action was led by Baridua circle President Denis Nongrum along with Allan D. Sohpdang and other members after [] The post FKJGP shuts down cattle feed factory over foul smell first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 13: A man convicted of kidnapping and rape has been sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment. Accused Donbor Paliar was convicted in connection with a case lodged at Mairang PS under Sections 376(1), 363, 342, 506 IPC. The case was investigated by WPSI R.R. Marak after an FIR was lodged on November 22, [] The post Man gets 10 years jail for kidnapping, rape in Mairang first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 13: The Jaintia Students Union (JSU), Jowai Circle has urged Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla to set up an examination centre in Jowai for the Meghalaya Medical Services Recruitment Board (MMSRB) Staff Nurse and ANM recruitment tests slated for November 7. In a memorandum to the minister, JSU said holding the exams only in [] The post JSU demands MMSRB exam centre in Jowai first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 13: The office of the Deputy Commissioner, West Khasi Hills has invited public, institutions and stakeholders to contribute historical photographs, documents and materials for a Historical Photo & Document Exhibition as part of the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the district on October 28. The exhibition will showcase 50 years of history, heritage, milestones, [] The post WKH DC invites historical photos for Golden Jubilee exhibition first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 13: The Department of Economics, NEHU organised a two-day international conference on GST Reforms in India: Towards Inclusive, Sustainable and Resilient Growth The conference examined GST reforms since 2017 linking tax reform with inclusive and resilient growth, with special focus on North-East. The conference, which concluded on October 9, was held in collaboration [] The post NEHU hosts international conference on GST reforms first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 13: Royal Enfield Social Mission kicked off the musical roadmap to Journeying Across the Himalayas 2026 with a curtain raiser at Oddbird Theatre, New Delhi yesterday. The preview featured a rare cross-regional collaboration between Khasi blues vocalist Tipriti Kharbangar and Manipur folk artist Mangka Mayanglambam, with Manipuri & Khasi folk musicians a [] The post Tipriti, Mangka lead musical roadmap to journeying across the Himalayas first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 13: The government will fully bear passport application expenses for youth selected for international exposure tours, Sports & Youth Affairs Minister Wailadmiki Shylla announced. Addressing the launch of the second State-Level Chief Ministers Youth Engagement Programme (CMYEP) 2026 at Lariti Performing Centre, Mawkasiang, Shylla said the move will cover upcoming Philippines delegation and [] The post Govt to bear passport costs for youth selected for foreign exposure: Shylla first

Shillong, Oct 13: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma today inducted the first cohort of Chief Ministers Leadership in Education and Development (CMLEAD) Fellowship at his residence, along with Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui. The fellowship is a state-led initiative of the state government that embeds skilled young professionals within the states education system to accelerate reform, [] The post CM inducts first cohort of CMLEAD fellows first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 12: Students unions have asked Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar for help in securing a dynamic Vice-Chancellor for North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), the one-premier varsity that has fallen on hard times in recent years. Ranked 15th in 2016, in ten years NEHU has fallen to somewhere in the 151-200 band. The university comes under [] The post Students petition for VC to rescue NEHU from doldrums first appeared on Highland Post .

All governments hope that they can stay in power indefinitely. Instead of autocratic power, democratic governments have to continuously convince voters to reelect them. Over time, however, their popularity inevitably wanes. Is this happening to the Bharatiya Janata Party? The opposition alliance known as INDIA certainly hopes so, but protests in the streets of major [] The post Resistance in the Streets first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 12: The Chief Electoral Officer, Meghalaya, Dr B D R Tiwari held a virtual review meeting with Deputy Commissioners, District Election Officers, Electoral Registration Officers, Assistant Electoral Registration Officers and other officials to review progress of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision 2026. He also held a separate meeting with representatives of recognised National [] The post SIR: 95 pc hearings over, final roll on Oct 26 first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 12: The Garo Students Union (GSU) has sought urgent intervention of the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education (DHTE) over non-appointment of Principal and non-payment of wages at PA Sangma Model Degree College, Darugre, Rongjeng in East Garo Hills. In a letter to the DHTE Director through the Deputy Commissioner, the GSU said [] The post GSU flags crisis at PA Sangma College, seeks DHTE action first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 12: The All-Jaintia Muster Roll Workers & Labour Union has thanked Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma for raising the cessation age of muster roll workers from 58 to 60 years. In a memorandum to CM, union president Khroo L Pariat termed it historic and sought effective date from September 25, 2025, when notification [] The post Muster roll workers thank CM for raising cessation age first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 12: The state government moved the Lum Syrman fact-finding committee hearing from Khliehriat to Shillong and rescheduled it from October 13 to 16. The committee was set up to assess the proposed Shree Cement limestone mining project and cement plant at Lum Syrman in East Jaintia Hills, which has polarised the local community [] The post Govt moves Lum Syrman hearing from Khliehriat to Shillong first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 12: Meghalaya today launched the Chief Ministers Innovation Contest 2026 offering Rs 5 lakh each to the top three winners and a government-backed digital marketplace for local service providers. The announcements were made at the Chief Ministers Youth and Innovation Summit 2026 organised by PRIME Meghalaya and MBMA in collaboration with IIM Shillong. [] The post CM innovation contest offers Rs 5 lakh; Govt marketplace launched first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 12: The Khun Hyniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM) has alleged lack of transparency in MUDAs operation of public toilets and parking lots. In a letter to MUDA Chairman/Secretary, working president Thomas Passah said RTI revealed that the notice inviting tender for three public toilets at Pahsyntiew Shopping Complex, Khlieh ewduh and Khyndai Bah [] The post MUDA under fire over toilet tenders, parking allotment first appeared on Highland Post .