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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 .

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 state government has directed the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) to immediately remove seals and locks put on the Lower Terminal Point of the Shillong Peak Ropeway Project at Madan Laban, warning of legal action if it fails to comply. In a strongly-worded letter to the Secretary to the Executive [] The post Remove seals from ropeway site or face action: Govt tells KHADC 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 Achik Holistic Awakening Movement (AHAM) has asked the Meghalaya government to clarify when Tura will be officially declared the Winter Capital, calling it a long-standing demand rooted in equitable development and administrative decentralisation. AHAM noted that the demand was discussed in the Assembly on March 6, 2025, when Leader of Opposition [] The post When will Tura be declared Winter Capital? AHAM seeks clear answer 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: 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 30: The ICFAI University Meghalaya marked a major institutional milestone with the release of a Special Cover commemorating the university at a programme held at Nongrimbah, Shillong on Wednesday. Organised under the theme ICFAI University Meghalaya Empowering Youth and Building Futures, the event recognised the universitys contribution to higher education, academic excellence, [] The post ICFAI Meghalaya honoured with special postal cover first appeared on Highland Post .