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Shillong, Oct 25: Former Rajya Sabha MP and ex-National Peoples Party (NPP) Meghalaya president, Wanweiroy Kharlukhi, is set to announce his support for Congress Party candidate Vincent H Pala in the upcoming Lok Sabha by-election for the Shillong constituency. The formal announcement of his support will be made during a press conference scheduled on Monday, [] The post WR Kharlukhi to back Vincent Pala for Shillong Lok Sabha by-election first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 25: Citizens groups Thma U Rangli-Juki (TUR) has written to the Meghalaya government demanding that the controversial Shillong Peak Ropeway project be scrapped due to the environmental risks that may come with it. TUR penned a letter yesterday to BM Syiem, Chief Ropeways Inspector-cum-Member Secretary Licensing Authority, who had called for suggestions and [] The post Heed the people, scrap Shillong Peak Ropeway: TUR to Govt first appeared on Highland Post .

Itanagar, Oct 25: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday held separate meetings with legislators and representatives of the Arunachal Indigenous Tribes Forum (AITF) and community-based organisations (CBOs) on the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), stressing the need to balance national security with environmental concerns and the rights of locals. Khandu, in a [] The post Siang project: Arunachal CM holds talks with MLAs, community orgs amid protests first appeared

Shillong, Oct 25: In a blow against drugs by the central government, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has launched Operation Trident, with 38 teams striking 38 locations simultaneously across Assam, Mizoram and Manipur. The crackdown is in line with the Centres policy of zero tolerance against drugs and strategic shift from a seizure-centric to a [] The post Narcotics Bureau launches Trident with 38 teams striking 38 NE locations first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 25: In a moment of pride for ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), West Garo Hills, Chekjing M Sangma, a 67-year-old smallholder from Sadolpara village under Dadenggre Block, West Garo Hills, received national recognition when Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated his efforts in millet promotion during the radio programme Mann Ki Baat. Sangma owns approximately [] The post WGH farmer recognised by Modi first appeared on Highland Post .

New Delhi, Oct 25: Hitting out at Mallikarjun Kharge for his personal remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP on Sunday said the Congress chief is using language associated with thugs and hooligans, reflecting the ideological bankruptcy of his party that appears more like a mafia gang. The ruling party also announced that it [] The post Father of all remarks: BJP slams Kharges Modi ka baap comment first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 25: New Delhis Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) in collaboration with Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU) is to open a two-day art exhibition called microSPILLS featuring new artwork and thoughts of 13 young practitioners that present their concerns on the question of land, movement, memory and relations. The artists have all been [] The post Pop-up exhibition at MLCU today featuring NE artists first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 25: The Ranikor Division Executive Engineer of the Public Works Department (Roads) has issued a general notice to the public, transporters and truck owners about restrictions on the Maweit-Nongjri stretch of the Nongstoin-Maweit-Nongjri Road due to improvement and upgrade work. RB Dkhar said that work on the stretch, which goes via Nongkulang village [] The post Restrictions imposed on Maweit-Nongjri Road first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 25: Shillong-based Polo Hotels Group has expanded into Nagaland with the opening of Polo Hotel Kohima, the states first five-star hotel. The 56-room property was inaugurated by Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav on Saturday in the presence of state Tourism and Higher Education Minister Temjen Imna Along and other dignitaries, according to a [] The post Polo Hotels Group opens Nagalands first 5-star property first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 24: An RTI investigation by Blind Lead Trust has exposed systemic failure in disability reservation in Meghalaya, with 95 out of 115 public offices reporting not a single employee with disabilities. The Trust filed 115 RTIs 106 in government departments and nine in educational institutions and received all replies as of [] The post 83% Govt offices in Meghalaya have zero PwD staff, groups threaten hunger strike first appeared on Highland Post .

Imphal, Oct 24 (PTI): For the first time since ethnic violence erupted in Manipur in May 2023, security forces have taken control of a camp meant to house Kuki-Zo militants under a nearly two-decade-old truce and plan to audit all 14 such camps across the state, top security officials said on Saturday. This rare takeover [] The post Manipur forces take over Kuki-Zo militant camp, plan statewide audit first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 24: The Achik State Peoples Front (ASPF) has extended support to the joint complaint filed by VEC Presidents and Secretaries of Songsak C&RD Block, East Garo Hills, over irregular functioning of the Block office. In a representation to the C&RD Commissioner & Secretary, ASPF General Secretary Bernita Marak stated that the present BDO, [] The post ASPF seeks regular BDO at Songsak first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 24: A team from ICAR visited Umsarang village in Bhoirymbong Block, Ri-Bhoi as part of the Khet Bachao Abhiyan Rabi Campaign to promote better farming practices and soil health management. Altogether 20 farmers were sensitised on soil testing, nutrient management and liming to correct soil acidity. The team stressed on farm mechanisation for [] The post ICAR scientist visits Ri-Bhoi village to promote better farming practices first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 24: The ten-day Gandhi Shilp Bazaar 2026 showcasing the rich handloom, handicraft and cultural heritage of Northeast began today at Mopin Solung Ground, Itanagar. Organised by the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Ltd in association with the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, the bazaar will continue till [] The post Gandhi Shilp Bazaar showcases Northeast craft traditions first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 24: The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) will hold its 12th Convocation on October 31 A total of 1,469 students and scholars will receive degrees, including 42 PhDs, 584 postgraduates, 798 undergraduates and 45 diplomas. Supreme Court Judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan will be the chief guest and confer degrees, while Association [] The post 1,469 students to graduate at USTMs 12th Convocation first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 24: Meghalaya made a strong start at the Asia Oceania Kettlebell Sport Championship 2026 in Goa, winning seven medals including three gold, two silver and two bronze on the opening day. The championship is being held from October 23 to 25. Meghalaya fielded an eight-member contingent led by coach Sandeep Sharma, comprising Iaphilaihun [] The post Meghalaya wins 7 medals on day one of Asia Oceania Kettlebell Championship first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 23: Khasi Students Union (KSU) leaders Raymond Kharjana and Reuben Najiar were released from jail on bail today more than two months after their arrest in connection with the August 19 violence perpetrated during a KSU rally. KSU president Kharjana and general secretary Najiar were welcomed by several of union members as they [] The post 2 KSU leaders arrested over Aug 19 violence let out on bail first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 23: A committee constituted by the Union Ministry of Coal had made positive noises to a proposal to reduce the size of land required for so-called scientific coal mines from the present 100 hectares. The committee has been tasked with examining small-scale coal mining in Meghalaya. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma today met [] The post Coal committee looks favourably on reduced land requirement for mines first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 23: Not a single student from Meghalaya has made it to the 48-member provisional admission list for B.Sc Nursing 2026-27 at NEIGRIHMS, notified on September 7. The Hyniewtrep Youths Council (HYC) on Friday submitted a representation to the NEIGRIHMS Director seeking a dedicated state quota for Meghalaya students. HYC said while it respects [] The post Zero Meghalaya students in NEIGRIHMS nursing list, HYC demands state quota first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 23: The Meghalaya Pradesh Youth Congress (MPYC) has urged NEIGRIHMS to adopt an 80:20 female-male ratio in nursing recruitment, citing patient comfort, dignity and the need for adequate female nursing staff in sensitive departments. Addressing a press conference today, MPYC members said the institute should reconsider its recruitment approach, particularly in departments such [] The post State Youth Congress backs NEIGRIHMS hiring reforms first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 23: The Meghalaya Congress Party has called for the proposed Shillong Ropeway project to be put on hold, questioning the adequacy of the environmental studies, public consultation and safety assessments carried out for the Rs 151 crore project. State Congress secretary Manuel Badwar said the government must address concerns over forest clearance, water [] The post Congress appeals for pause on Ropeway first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 23: Following the threat of a hunger strike by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) comprising various associations in the quarrying business, from stone crushers to quarry owners and truckers, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong called the JAC leaders for a meeting at his office today. In its previous meeting, the JAC had decided [] The post Quarry stakeholders call off hunger strike as Govt to study demands first appeared on Highland Post .

By Augusten Blah Introduction: The Twin Pillars of Electoral Trust In a foundational democratic discourse, Time to Revisit the Ballot Paper? Strengthening Public Trust in Indias Democracy, the central thesis argued that institutional confidence at the immediate point of franchise is the irreducible baseline of a resilient republic. The procedural mechanisms through which a [] The post The Architecture of Representation: Securing the Substantive Value of the Sovereign Vote first appeared on High

The Central government has made a new draft for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Control and Supervision of Experiment, Breeding and Trading of Laboratory Animals) Rules, 2026 to replace a 1968 and 1998 framework with a modern, graded system for animal experimentation. Science has changed a lot since then. The new draft has some [] The post Lab Animal Rules Need Fixing first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 23: Meghalayas Rajya Sabha MP James PK Sangma has welcomed the swift action taken by Delhi Police in the case involving racial slurs against a youth from Tripura, saying timely action against such incidents can help raise awareness and discourage people from taking racism lightly. Speaking to reporters, Sangma said Racism is a [] The post Racism demands prompt action: James on Delhi incident first appeared on Highland Post .

Nongpoh, Oct 23: An initiative to improve sanitation and environmental cleanliness was launched in Byrnihat today, with the Ri-Bhoi town receiving six electric-powered waste collection vehicles to serve 20 villages and three mechanical road sweepers to improve road cleanliness. The vehicles were provided through the office of the Umling Block Development Officer with the aim [] The post New electric waste vehicles, road sweepers launched in Byrnihat first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 23: Achik Society for Ownership of Native Grounds (ASONG) has reshuffled its Central Executive Council for 2026. The organisation will be led by President Greneth M. Sangma and General Secretary Shiva R. Sangma. Former GSMC leader Salniang A. Sangma joins as Chief Organising Secretary. The council said it will strengthen units across five [] The post ASONG reshuffles central council first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 23: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the government sees youth as its greatest strength and spending on youth programmes is not expenditure but investment for generations. He was addressing the SPARK Meghalaya State Summit 26 in Tura. SPARK is School Programmes in Articulation, Resilience and Kindness. Sangma said he had suggested shifting [] The post SPARK is not expenditure, its investment: Conrad first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 23: A man who attempted to slit the throat of a minor boy with a sharp weapon in 2022 has been sentenced to six years rigorous imprisonment by the District and Sessions Court, Shillong. The convict has been identified as Deepak Debnath. East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem said the case was registered [] The post Man gets 6 years jail for slitting childs throat first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 23: Jowai Polytechnic Institute marked its Silver Jubilee with Technophilia 2, a technical exhibition showcasing students innovative projects and practical skills. Commissioner and Secretary Vijay Kumar Mantri who attended the event as the chief guest called for a shift from textbook based education to skill-oriented learning through labs, workshops and real world projects [] The post Jowai Polytechnic Silver Jubilee tech fest puts skills before textbooks first appeared on Highland

Shillong, Oct 23: As part of the Golden Jubilee celebration of West Khasi Hills District, the district administration in collaboration with the Tourism Department, Haikai Travels and Mynni Mawbri Multipurpose PACCS Ltd organised Kite Flying and Traditional Horse Riding competitions at Mynni Mawbri Playground on Friday. The event brought together the local community and traditional [] The post Kites soar, hooves thunder for Golden Jubilee in WKH first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 23: The 5th KIO North East Zone Karate Championship 2026 began at the NEHU Convocation Hall here today, bringing together more than 900 karatekas and officials for the two-day regional sporting event hosted by the All Meghalaya Karate-Do Association (AMKA) with the support of Meghalayas Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs. The championship, [] The post 5th KIO North East Zone Karate Championship gets underway in Shillong first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 22: Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) across Meghalaya today launched the nationwide convergence campaign Khet Bachao Abhiyan Rabi 2026 with focus on soil health, sustainable agriculture and scientific farming. The campaign under the theme Healthy Soil, Prosperous Farmers was simultaneously launched at the national level by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan from [] The post KVKs launch Khet Bachao Abhiyan across state first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 22: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma today said the government is making big investments in infrastructure while also upscaling livelihoods through targeted interventions. Speaking at CM-Elevate- Celebration of Entrepreneurship at Jengjal in West Garo Hills, he said without big investment the State cannot push growth and development. In the last eight years, the [] The post Govt pushing infra, livelihoods together: CM at Jengjal first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 22: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) has written to Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma seeking facilitation of an early meeting with the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare to resolve issues concerning recruitment practices at NEIGRIHMS. In a letter to the CM, the KSU recalled that on May 1, 2025 it had [] The post KSU seeks meeting with Union Health Min over NEIGRIHMS recruitment first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 22: Kitborlang Giri Jarain, President of the National Peoples Youth Front (NPYF), North Shillong, the youth wing of the NPP, has quit the party and joined the BJP. Jarain, who had submitted his resignation on October 16 citing personal reasons, was formally inducted into the BJP by Chief Spokesman Mariahom Kharkrang on Thursday. [] The post North Shillong NPYF president joins BJP first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 22: The Meghalaya Sport Climbing and Mountaineering Association (MeSCMA) informed today that Keliostar Pdai and B Kyrmenskhem Lyngdoh have been nominated to attend the Advanced Mountaineering Course (AMC) at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) in Darjeeling from October 21 to November 17. Keliostar is a Battalion Constable of the 3rd Meghalaya Police Battalion [] The post 2 Meghalayans begin advanced mountaineering course in Darjeeling first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 22: The second edition of the DREAM 33 Basketball Tournament 2026, organised by DUBAKH Sports Pvt Ltd in collaboration with the state governments anti-drugs initiative DREAM, concluded on October 20 at Pearly Dew Higher Secondary School here. The tournament, which began on October 17, brought together basketball teams competing across four categories: Mens [] The post DREAM 33 Basketball Tournament 2026 concludes in Shillong first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 21: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) against the Shillong Ropeway project has alleged that the Tourism Departments invitation for a meeting today to discuss the subject is an attempt to divide and conquer. Speaking to reporters at a press conference today, H Bansiewdor Nonglang, chairman of Green-Tech Foundation (GTF) and member of the [] The post JAC accuses Govt of scheming to divide & conquer first appeared on Highland Post .

By Gregory Francis Shullai Now that I can once more contemplate at close quarters on the teeming brood of Forest Officers and politicians who initiated the proposal and the implementation of the Ropeway Project that cuts through the Riat Laban/Upper Shillong Reserved Forests on the southern boundary of Shillong city, and from which many localities [] The post A New Fierceness Against Those That Initiated the Ropeway Project first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 21: More than one in five Indian college students has already started a business, matching the global average, according to the GUESSS India 2025 report released by IIT Mandi. The national survey of 25,783 students from over 1,200 institutions across 34 states and UTs found that 43 in 100 students want to start [] The post From job seekers to job creators: 22% students already entrepreneurs first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 21: The Garo Students Union (GSU), Siju Regional Unit on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma during his Siju visit, flagging critical development gaps in the region. On connectivity, the union said Rongsu village remains without a proper road, leaving farmers and students isolated in dry and winter seasons, [] The post GSU flags Siju Road, health, tourism gaps in memo to CM first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 21: The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Jaintia Hills in coordination with the Agriculture Department, Agricultural Technology Management Agency and allied departments will conduct Khet Bachao Abhiyan from October 22 to November 30 across West and East Jaintia Hills. The campaign aims to promote sustainable, climate-resilient and eco-friendly farming practices with focus on soil [] The post Khet Bachao Abhiyan to begin in Jaintia Hills from Oct 22 first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 21: The city witnessed three petrol bomb attacks last night at Kenchs Trace, Keating Road and Laitumkhrah, police said today. East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem said there was no damage or injury in any of the incidents. These petrol bomb hurling incidents happened yesterday at three places, one at Kenchs [] The post Petrol bombs hurled at 3 places in Shillong, no injuries first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 21: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has announced Rs 5.50 crore support for the 50th Wangala Golden Jubilee which will witness 1000 drums this year. The CM visited the Wangala Adam to review preparations for the festival. This years festival will be a proud milestone that honours our traditions, celebrates our cultural identity [] The post CM announces Rs 5.5 cr for Wangala jubilee, pushes Siju-Chokpot Road first appeared on Highland Post .

Editor, Through this column as a regular columnist, I wish to highlight to readers those who have not known much about East Jaintia Hills and its inner beauty beyond the coal mining areas. The district where I am based and involved with the village communities is a place that deserves more attention in ways far [] The post Promote viable tourism in EJH first appeared on Highland Post .

Editor, The recent news article of your esteemed daily photography exhibition themed: Discover Jaintia: Natures own land, which was held at Thlumuwi on the Jawai- Dawki road near Amlarem has drawn our attention. The enthusiastic participation of students from nearby educational institutions and tourists from West Bengal and other parts of the country in the [] The post Jaintia Hills: The Hidden Gem first appeared on Highland Post .