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Shillong, Sep 18: The Hill Farmers Union (HFU) has accused the Meghalaya government of hiding the existence of a fully-constructed Animal Shelter at 22 Mile (Mer), Narang in Ri-Bhoi district. The charge comes days after the government told the Assembly during the Autumn Session that there is no checking post for animals, especially pigs entering [] The post Built, Ready, Hidden: Animal shelter concealed from Assembly, say farmers first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 18: Just 30 kilometres from Nongpoh, Shyntorbulia shouldnt be remote. But it is. No blacktopped road. A rickety wooden bridge that the monsoon washes away. Two rivers Umsha and Umsiang and a gorge near Pahamriai that lock the village in. For 63 households and over 400 people, every commute is a [] The post Shyntorbulia turning isolation into invitation first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 18: The East Khasi Hills district administration carried out a joint inspection of the proposed venue for the upcoming Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival, with preparations and traffic management among the key issues under review. Though sources have mentioned that the festival will now be held at Kurkalang in Bhoirymbong, the venue is yet [] The post Cherry Blossom Fest to move venue again? first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 18: The All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF), backed by the Meghalaya Distributors Association, has voiced strong opposition to the proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions, warning that it will disproportionately impact small retailers, distributors, and low-margin businesses. In a letter to the Prime Minister, the federation urged the government [] The post Body says UPI transactions should remain free for merchants first appeared on Highl

By Prof. (Dr) Jayadeba Sahoo The Earth is my mother, and I am her son. Atharva Veda (12.1.12) This ancient ecological consciousness resonates profoundly with the contemporary environmental imperative: the Earth is not merely a resource; she is a shared inheritance and a sacred responsibility. Prologue: When Humanity Learns to Protect Its Invisible Shield [] The post Global Action for a Cooler Planet: Ozone Stewardship for a Sustainable Earth first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 16: Meghalaya is strengthening Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 with focus on reliable supply, operation and maintenance (O&M), digital monitoring and source sustainability, the PHE Department said. In a statement, the department said rural household tap water coverage has risen from 4,550 households (1%) in August 2019 to 5,47,869 households (84%) as of September [] The post State pushing JJM 2.0 focus on functionality, sustainability: PHE first appeared on Highland Post .