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Shillong, Aug 19: Vehicular movement on a section of the GandhiparaPuthimari road via ChengaBenga has been halted after SPT Bridge No. 1/4 collapsed at Ch. 400.00 metres. The Public Works Department (Roads), Ampati Division, said the bridge on the 01.00 km kutcha stretch gave way, making the road unsafe. Commuters have been advised to avoid [] The post Bridge collapses in Ampati, road closed first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 19: The Additional Deputy Commissioner & CEO of the District Disaster Management Authority, South West Khasi Hills, has issued an advisory urging the public to exercise caution in view of the possibility of heavy rainfall in the district. The advisory has been issued to ensure public safety and minimise risks from flooding, landslides [] The post DDMA SWKH issues heavy rain advisory, urges caution first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 19: Nangkiew Irat and Nongkseh played out an engaging but tense 1-1 draw in their Shillong Premier League 2026 match at the SSA Stadium here today. Both teams were involved in a 1-0 match in the first round Nongkseh defeated Mylliem by that scoreline on 27 July while Nangkiew Irat lost to [] The post SPL 2026: Bruising contest between Nangkiew Irat & Nongkseh ends in draw first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 18:The Jaintia Students Union (JSU) filed an application before the National Green Tribunal (NGT), Eastern Zone Bench in Kolkata, challenging Shree Cements proposed 217.394-hectare mining project in Jaintia Hills. A JSU delegation led by Education Secretary Bocheru Mi Pohsnem, with President Jersom Shylla and Assistant Finance Secretary Wansalan Dame Patwet, submitted evidence after [] The post JSU challenges Shree Cement mining in NGT, eyes High Court next first appeared on Highla

Khliehriat, Aug 18:Several trucks carrying materials for Shree Cement were stranded for hours on Tuesday, after getting stuck on a damaged stretch of the PWD road in the Tongseng-Nongkhlieh area, sources said. According to reports, trucks were trying to reach the companys site in Nongkhlieh Elaka when they were halted at the point where the [] The post Shree Cement trucks, villagers hit by damaged route first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 18:The Meghalaya AIDS Control Society (MACS) and members of the Meghalaya Commercial Truck Owners and Drivers Association (MCTODA) held a meeting today following questions and requests for clarification raised by several truck drivers regarding remarks made by Dr KL Iawrod, MACS Project Director. Recently, during an interaction with the media, Dr Iawrod had [] The post Truckers take umbrage after being linked to rise in HIV first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 18:The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Meghalaya is progressing smoothly, Chief Electoral Officer BDR Tiwari said on Tuesday, even as the election machinery has identified over 6.5 lakh cases requiring notices and further verification. Tiwari said that he has already held review meetings with district field officials as well as [] The post SIR progressing smoothly, says Meghalaya CEO first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 18: William Carey University observed Anti-Ragging Week from August 12 to 18 with awareness programmes, competitions and cultural activities aimed at promoting a safe and inclusive campus. Events held during the week included essay writing, slogan writing, poster making, quiz, debate, stage plays, reels competition and screenings of short films and documentaries on [] The post William Carey University observes anti-ragging week first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 18: East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal led two separate joint inspections to address pressing civic issues in the district. At Urkaliar, the DC along with Operation Clean Up Shillong, Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board, police, and community representatives from Umpling, Lapalang, Nongrah and Nongmensong assessed pollution in the Wah Umkhrah river [] The post DC leads joint inspections on Wah Umkhrah pollution, Lum Survey drug hotspot first appeared on High

Shillong, Aug 18: The Drug Reduction, Elimination and Action Mission (DREAM), in collaboration with San-Ker, Centre for Mental Health and Neurology, Shillong, commenced a three-day induction training programme for newly recruited staff of the government-supported Sewa Inland Rehabilitation Centre, Tura. The training from July 1820, brings together medical staff, counsellors and other personnel for the [] The post Induction training for new rehab centre staff in Tura begins first appeared on High

Shillong, Aug 17:Claims have emerged that clan names have been altered by Bangladeshi settlers in border villages of East Khasi Hills. The FKJGP Riwar Mihngi Circle and KSU South Central East Circle alleged on Monday that 19 clan names in villages like Pyrdiwah, Tishang and Hatthymmai have been changed. Citing an RTI reply from the [] The post Pressure groups allege clan names altered by Bangladeshi settlers first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 17:The Shillong Municipal Board (SMB) on Monday dismantled roadside shops in Laitumkhrah in the presence of police, as the state government enforced its August 17 deadline to clear unauthorised street hawkers from footpaths and roadways in Laitumkhrah and other key corridors in the city. Around 86 hawkers were evicted during the drive. Verified [] The post SMB evicts hawkers in Laitumkhrah as Govt deadline expires first appeared on Highland Post .

By Raphael Warjri Suggested academic references to deepen your grounding Here are a few academic works to consult in rigorous scholarship: Wattanagun, Kanya. The Divine Ancestress in a Matrilineal Society: The Imprints of Khasi Matriliny on the Legend of Ka Pahsyntiew. Thammasat Review. (analyses Khasi myth and matriliny) (Thai Journal Online) Matriliny: The Cultural Cradle [] The post A Commentary of Khasi Folklore- 29 first appeared on Highland Post .

Nongpoh, Aug 17: District authorities of Ri-Bhoi and Kamrup (Metro), Assam, held a joint meeting at the DRDA Hall in Nongpoh on Monday to discuss measures to address recurring flooding along the Jorabat-Khanapara stretch. The meeting focused on identifying the root causes of frequent waterlogging and flooding in the area during heavy rainfall. The Jorabat-Khanapara [] The post Meghalaya, Assam officials meet to address flooding first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 17: The Spandan District-Level Senior Mens Football Tournament opened on Monday at Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Tura. The tournament is being organised by 22 Bn BSF under the Spandan Programme of the Sports Authority of India. In the opening match, Simsangre United FC, Williamnagar, defeated Okrong Oktong FC, Ampati, 3-1. Lalit Mohan [] The post Spandan District-Level Senior Mens Football Tournament kicks off in Tura first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 16: In a press statement issued on Saturday through its central executive committee president Sambormi Lyngdoh, the Jaintia National Council (JNC) responded to Chief Minister Conrad K Sangmas recent remarks regarding the public hearing held last month in East Jaitia Hills. The CM had stated that the state government had directed the Deputy [] The post JNC contradicts Conrads remarks on Shree Cement hearing first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 16: The North East Development Initiative (NEDI) will expand its cold storage network with new facilities in Jowai and Mairang, aimed at bringing modern storage and distribution infrastructure closer to local communities and building a wider base of economic activity around them. NEDI had inaugurated its first fish and livestock cold-storage facility at [] The post Cold storage network to expand to Jowai & Mairang first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 16: Alleging serious deficiencies and deviations from the sanctioned detailed project report (DPR), approved drawings and technical specifications in the ongoing KheraparaDiganggre PMGSY road project, one Sairill D Marak has submitted formal complaints before the concerned government authorities, seeking an immediate technical inspection and appropriate action. The road project is being executed by [] The post Complaint filed on irregularities in Kherapara-Diganggre PMGSY road firs

Shillong, Aug 16: Meghalaya will be up against Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Nagaland in the Dr Talimeren Ao National Football Championship for Junior Girls (Tier 2) 2026-27 after the four teams were drawn together in Group C. Meghalaya did not take part in the tournament in 2025 but did participate the year before that [] The post Meghalaya in Group C of Junior Girls National Footy Cship 2026-27 first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 16: Goodwill FC Mupliang lifted the Independence Day Cup 2026 for U-15 boys by defeating Moodymmai SC 2-0 in the final yesterday. The tournament was organised by the Thadlaskein Sports Association. Both goals in the final were scored by Da-o-ni Rymbai (15, 41). With a total of four goals, he was awarded the [] The post Goodwill Mupliang win U-15 Independence Day Cup 2026 in Thadlaskein first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 16: An ICSSR-sponsored national conclave on Sectoral Analysis and Growth Potential of Agricultural and Other Rural Sectors Post GST was recently organised at Ri-Bhoi College in collaboration with the Department of Rural Development of University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM). The conclave brought together academics, researchers, experts and students from institutions across [] The post Ri-Bhoi College hosts conclave on agri & rural sector growth first appeared on Highl