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Shillong, Aug 27: A man has been sentenced to five years rigorous imprisonment for stabbing a person at Sohra in 2023. Stephan Khongtim was convicted by Additional DC (Judicial) Benzee Laitmon on July 29, said SP Vivek Syiem. An FIR was lodged at Sohra PS on March 21, 2023, that Khongtim had stabbed the complainant [] The post Man gets 5 years jail for Sohra stabbing first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 27: After almost two years unbeaten, Nongskeh were pipped 1-0 by Shillong Lajong in their Shillong Premier League 2026 match at the SSA Stadium here this evening. Nongkseh have not lost in any Shillong Sports Association competition since November 2024 but the end came today with a 55th minute penalty by Lajongs Lalmuansanga. [] The post SPL 2026: Lajong end Nongksehs unbeaten streak with Lalmuansanga penalty first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 27: A worker was allegedly abducted by suspected Bangladeshi nationals at Wahkoh under Umkiang PPP, East Jaintia Hills police said today. The worker, Kornal Ahmed was found on the roadside with injuries, including a deep wound on his right wrist. He was shifted to Umkiang PHC. Police said enquiry revealed that Ahmed had [] The post EJH: Worker allegedly abducted, found injured first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 27: MY Bharat Ri-Bhoi, Ri-Bhoi College and University of Science & Technology (USTM) joined the nationwide Khelo India Dialogue (Yuva Samvaad) Khel Ki Baat PM Modi ke Saath on National Sports Day today. The dialogue, held at 1600 venues across the country, featured a virtual address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who said [] The post Ri-Bhoi joins nationwide Khelo India Yuva Samvaad first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 26:The long-pending Baljek Airport in West Garo Hills is expected to become operational next year as the Airports Authority of India (AAI) prepares to take over and develop the facility. The Meghalaya government anticipates signing the final handover agreement by September, with commercial flight operations beginning around the middle of 2027. Deputy Chief [] The post Baljek could become functional in mid-2027 first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 26:The proposed Doppler Weather Radar for East Khasi Hills aimed at improving forecasting and early warning across the Khasi-Jaintia region has hit a roadblock over land ownership. Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal chaired a meeting with IMD officials recently which was also attended by District Disaster Management Authority CEO Shanborlang Warjri. Though a suitable [] The post Doppler Radar for Khasi-Jaintia hills hits land hurdle first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 26: The Hyniewtrep Youths Council (HYC) has filed a complaint with East Khasi Hills SP seeking FIR against two persons from Assam for allegedly making derogatory, defamatory and threatening remarks against Khasi-Jaintia communities in a viral Facebook Live. The complaint was filed by HYC Education Secretary Enlang Sawian against Facebook user Moskan Uddin [] The post HYC seeks FIR against 2 Assam men over slur on Khasi-Jaintia first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 26:The 41st Meghalaya State Badminton Championship 2026 was officially inaugurated today at Nongstoin with the Deputy Commissioner as the chief guest at the opening ceremony. The championship has brought together badminton players from across the state, with participation from 11 districts. There are 245 shuttlers who will be competing across 363 matches in [] The post Nearly 250 shuttlers sign up for State Badminton Cship in Nongstoi first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 26: The Meghalaya Assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution opposing uranium mining in the state. The resolution, moved by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, was backed cutting across party lines. The Chief Minister said tribal areas are under Sixth Schedule where land is held under community, clan and customary tenure, and allotment [] The post Meghalaya Assembly unanimously opposes uranium mining; CM moves resolution first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 26: The long-pending Rongjeng-Mangsang-Adokgre (RMA) road is 97 per cent complete, Deputy Chief Minister in-charge PWD Prestone Tynsong told the Assembly on Wednesday. Replying to Rongjeng-Mangsang MLA Jim M Sangma, Tynsong said two contractors were engaged for 48 km and 22 km stretches under the Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR). [] The post Rongjeng-Mangsang-Adokgre road 97pc done, Assembly told first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 26: The Special Judge (POCSO), West Khasi Hills, has sentenced three persons to 20 years rigorous imprisonment each in three separate POCSO cases investigated by Eastern West Khasi Hills Police. The convicts are Wilphrest Mukhim, Rickynelson Marwein and Brojestar Lyngkhoi all cases registered at Mairang PS. Mukhim was awarded 20 years RI [] The post WKH POCSO court awards 20-year jail to 3 for child sexual assault first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 26: Mawlai were given a scare but came from a goal down to beat a feisty Mylliem 2-1 in their Shillong Premier League 2026 match at the SSA Stadium here today. Istarbor Marngar (33) sent a shockwave throughout the ground with a blistering opening goal for Mylliem but Basuklang Bina (41) equalised before [] The post SPL 2026: Mawlai scrape past Mylliem with stoppage time winner by Lovingstar first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 26: An Assam Police vehicle was gutted after it caught fire in the disputed Langpih area along the Assam-Meghalaya border early Wednesday. The vehicle, bearing registration number AS-01-DH-7347 and belonging to personnel posted at the Mawsikar Assam Police Camp, was parked by the roadside near Mawsikar village, a few metres from the camp, [] The post Assam Police vehicle gutted in fire in Langpih first appeared on Highland Post .

Jowai, Aug 26: As many as 18 villages under the Priang Substation in West Jaintia Hills have been without electricity since August 22 after 10-11 electric poles carrying the main 33 KV line collapsed near Lakadong village. The Khasi Students Union (KSU), Kupli Area Circle, has demanded immediate restoration and slammed the MePDCL for its [] The post 18 villages in darkness for 5 days after poles collapse in West Jaintia Hills first appeared on Highland Post .

Patna, Aug 26: Bihar was put on alert over the possibility of a sudden rise in the Gandak rivers water discharge following flash floods in several districts of neighbouring Nepal on Wednesday, prompting the state authorities to open all 36 gates of a barrage on the river to help control the situation, officials said. Chief [] The post Bihar on alert over possible rise in Gandak rivers water level after Nepal flash floods first appeared on Highland Post .

Kathmandu, Aug 26 (PTI) Seventeen people were killed and nearly 500 others, including 105 Indians, are missing after a massive flash flood originating in Tibet swept through central Nepal districts, causing devastation in towns and villages, washing away bridges and damaging at least a dozen hydropower projects on Wednesday. The flood surged through the Bhote [] The post 17 killed, nearly 500 missing as massive flash flood sweeps through Nepal districts first appeared on Highland Post .

By Antriksh Kar Singh A father fails to attend his daughters marriage ceremony in California, United States of America (USA). The reason for this absence is a systematic flaw cropped up in the Indian system rather than any financial or family issues. The man failed to get his passport renewed because of an adverse report [] The post Half-Truths & Lies Risking Information Sanctity: Indian Democracys New Reality first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24:Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma sought to defend his government from charges that it had dropped the ball very badly when it came to the violence that accompanied the now infamous Khasi Students Union (KSU) rally in Shillong last week, which resulted in damage to 31 vehicles and injuries to 16 people. Responding [] The post KSU rally violence: Conrad admits Govt caught by surprise but werent sleeping first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24:The Meghalaya High Court has noted that apart from office bearers of the Khasi Students Union (KSU), no further arrests have been made in connection with the violence on August 19. The cases registered on vandalism and assault have been produced before the Court. It is noticed that perhaps the investigation is going [] The post HC seeks case diaries on Aug 19 violence, SIT probe underway first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24:The Jaintia Students Union (JSU) has filed a PIL in Meghalaya High Court challenging the environmental public hearing held on July 31 for Shree Cements proposed mining project at Lum Syrman, Elaka Nongkhlieh. A delegation led by education secretary Bocheru Mi Pohsnem and general secretary Neilkee Mukhim filed the PIL on Monday. The [] The post JSU files PIL against Shree Cement public hearing, warns of stir first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24:Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma today strongly backed Advocate General Amit Kumar days after the Shillong Bar Association and High Court of Meghalaya Bar Association urged the state government to suspend or remove him over remarks allegedly made during a court hearing. Responding to questions on Monday, Sangma said he was aware of [] The post Govt backs under-fire Advocate General first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24:The state government introduced a series of government bills on the first day of the Autumn Session of the Meghalaya Assembly, covering forest administration, money lending, public services, official languages and higher education. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma introduced the Meghalaya Official Language Bill 2026. This seeks to replace the Meghalaya Official Language [] The post Official Language Bill one of 10 tabled on first day of Assembly first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24:The Hyniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) has sought intervention of the Ministry of Home Affairs over alleged road blockades and obstruction of movement on the National Highway along the Meghalaya-Assam border. In a representation to Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, HITO president Donbok Dkhar and legal secretary Shaniah Nongrum alleged that Army personnel [] The post HITO seeks MHA intervention over highway blockades on Assam-Meghalaya border first appeared o

Shillong, Aug 24:The youth wing of the Hill State People Democratic Party (HSPDP) has strongly condemned alleged inflammatory statements made by Kutumba Surakshya Parishad (KSP) president Satya Ranjan Borah on Facebook. In a statement, HSPDP youth wing president Korbarlang Syiemlieh and secretary Pynshai Joel Dkhar said the Assam-based Borahs posts calling for a bigger economic [] The post HSPDP calls for case against Assam-based communal instigator first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24:The statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at R.R. Colony, Shillong, which was desecrated by unidentified masked men during the KSU rally violence, will be restored and re-installed. The decision was taken at a meeting held recently at the office chamber of the Director, Arts & Culture, to discuss repairs of statues of [] The post Netaji statue desecrated during Aug 19 violence to be restored first appeared on Highland Post .

By Augusten Blah The long queues at petrol stations in Shillong and the growing anxiety among citizens over the possible disruption of petrol, diesel and LPG supplies from Assam should concern us, not merely because people fear running out of fuel, but because it exposes a deeper and more fundamental question about Meghalayas energy security. [] The post Fuel Panic in Shillong: Is Meghalayas Fuel Security Too Dependent on Assam? first appeared on Highland Post .

Editor, Recent statements from the Chief Ministers Office and the Deputy Chief Minister for Home Department reveal an unwillingness to acknowledge intelligence failures, even as systemic flaws become increasingly evident. It seems our political leaders are more focused on preparing a salvo of missiles for Assembly debates than addressing the everyday realities and struggles of [] The post Intelligence Gathering Does Matter first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24: A 14-year-old boy was allegedly assaulted in Laitumkhrah, with his father lodging a complaint at Laitumkhrah Police Station. The victim has been identified as Vedrinhio Salgado R. Marak, resident of Government Quarter, Member Hostel, who was reportedly heading out to buy clothes when the incident occurred. According to the FIR filed by [] The post 14-year-old assaulted in Laitumkhrah; father files complaint first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24:Police yesterday arrested the assistant organising secretary of the Khasi Students Union (KSU), Jeremiah Pohtmi, in connection with the violence during the pressure groups August 19 rally. Pohtmi was arrested on Sunday night by East Khasi Hills police from the Nongmensong neighbourhood. He was produced before the District and Sessions Court on Monday. [] The post KSU asst organising secy arrested over violence first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24:The District Magistrate of East Jaintia Hills has banned protests of five or more people in and around the Deputy Commissioners office in Khliehriat. The DM, Manish Kumar, in an order passed issued today, said that information has been received regarding planned protests/demonstrations of the Khasi Students Union (KSU) near the DCs office [] The post EJH bans protests around DCs office first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24: As the situation starts returning to normal between Assam and Meghalaya following tensions that arose out of last weeks violent Khasi Students Union (KSU) rally, Meghalaya has designated certain police officers to coordinate with their counterparts in Assam for the smooth movement of vehicles and people between the two states. Deputy Superintendent [] The post Officers designated for coordination with Assam first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24: Meghalayas tourism stakeholders have appealed for peace and unity, expressing confidence that the state will soon welcome visitors back with its famed hospitality. Meghalaya Rural Tourism Forum president Alan West Kharkongor said while over 80 per cent bookings were cancelled following the recent violence in Shillong, the situation has now improved and [] The post Tourism picking up again, stakeholders appeal for peace first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24: The Hyniewtrep Youths Council (HYC) has filed an RTI application seeking details of legal proceedings concerning Lum Survey in Shillong. The application was filed by Enlang Sawian, education secretary, HYC-CEC, to the PIO, Office of the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills. Sawian has sought details of all pending and disposed cases relating [] The post HYC files RTI on Lum Survey legal proceedings first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24: Former Rajya Sabha MP Wanweiroy Kharlukhi resigned from the primary membership of the National Peoples Party (NPP) with immediate effect. Kharlukhi submitted his resignation to NPP Meghalaya state president and Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong in a letter dated today. In the letter, Kharlukhi did not cite any specific reason for his [] The post Ex-MP Wanweiroy Kharlukhi quits NPP first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24: The Clinical Laboratory of Hope Clinic, Shillong has been awarded NABL accreditation in the field of medical testing. The accreditation, valid till August 2030, is for Biochemistry. NABL accreditation is granted after assessment of technical competence, quality management systems, testing processes, equipment and personnel competency. Director of the clinic, Dr Daljit Singh [] The post Hope Clinic lab gets NABL accreditation first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24: The Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH) Shillong, in collaboration with AIIMS Guwahati and the HTAIn Secretariat, Department of Health Research (DHR), organised a sensitisation meeting on Health Technology Assessment (HTA) for the Northeast at AIIMS Guwahati. The meeting aimed to strengthen awareness and understanding of HTA and promote the use of [] The post IIPH, AIIMS hold HTA sensitisation meet for Northeast first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24: The Shillong General Post Office (GPO) was among 14 renovated post offices across the country virtually inaugurated on Monday by Union Minister for Communications and DoNER Jyotiraditya M. Scindia. The inauguration was held at Rang Bhavan, New Delhi, where Scindia also launched the Dak Seva and Dak MITRA Apps in the presence [] The post Shillong GPO among 14 renovated post offices in country first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24: Alaya Cafe & Bar at Fire Brigade Road has denied allegations of playing loud music late into the night, clarifying that it had closed by 9:30 pm on August 21 due to unrest in the city. The clarification came after Lower Nongthymmai resident Susan Marbaniang complained to the Governor, Chief Minister, DC [] The post Alaya Cafe denies noise violation, says closed early on Aug 21 due to unrest first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24: A Special POCSO Court in West Jaintia Hills has sentenced a man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a 13-year-old minor in 2022. Special Judge (POCSO) P. Syngkon on August 18 convicted Salwi Shadap of Ionglwit village and also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 The case was lodged at Nartiang [] The post Man gets 20 years jail for raping minor in WJH first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24: The vice-president of the Meghalaya State Badminton Association (MSBA), Pynbianglang Laloo, met with the Badminton World Federation (BWF) president, Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, in New Delhi over the weekend. Laloo had a fruitful discussion with the BWF president regarding various initiatives to strengthen badminton infrastructure, technical officiating and grassroots development in Meghalaya. He [] The post Meghalaya Badminton seeks assistance from BWF first appeared on High

Shillong, Aug 24: A Meghalaya tourist taxi was allegedly attacked by two bike-borne miscreants at Bijoynagar, Assam, on Sunday afternoon. The All Garo Hills Taxi Association said a Maruti Ertiga (ML13A-8719) was pelted with stones around 3:04 pm by two unidentified persons who fled after the attack. The taxi, part of a group returning from [] The post Meghalaya taxi attacked in Assams Bijoynagar; no injuries first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24: Police have issued a missing person notice after a 57-year-old woman, Supriti Nath, went missing in Shillong on August 19. Nath was described as being 4 feet 7 inches tall, with a fair complexion and broad nose, long black hair and having a mole on her chin. She speaks Bengali and was [] The post 57-yr-old woman missing from city first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 23: The Autumn Session of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly will begin on Monday. The five-day sitting, which will end on August 28, will feature three days allocated for government business and two days for private members business. Several bills will be introduced on the first day, namely the Meghalaya Forest Authority (Amendment) Bill [] The post 5-day Autumn Session of Assembly to begin today first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 23: East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal said that the administration has refused permission to the Khasi Students Union (KSU) for the proposed sit-in demonstration at the statue of U Kiang Nongbah on Monday. In wake of the incidents which happened on August 19, we have denied them permission, Baranwal said. He [] The post No permission for planned KSU demonstration today first appeared on Highland Post .

Guwahati, Aug 23: The Assam government on Sunday held a discussion with cab operators and transporters of the state about the problems they come across in Meghalaya, and assured them that both states would work to ensure they do not face any such issue in future. The meeting comes a day after a ministerial-level talk [] The post Assam assures cab operators they wont face problems in Mlaya first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 23: The standoff between tourist taxi operators of Assam and Meghalaya ended on Sunday after Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar held a meeting with agitating cabbies who had blocked Assam vehicles at Lad Umroi, even as Shillong reeled under fuel shortage triggered by three days of unrest and border blockade. The meeting came [] The post Agitating cabbies agree to allow Assam tourist taxis in Meghalaya first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 23: Amid reports of tourists cancelling their trips after the August 19 violence, East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal on Sunday asserted that Shillong is safe and welcomed tourists with open arms. He said the administration is maintaining heavy security deployment across the city and patrolling will continue until citizens feel safe. [] The post Shillong safe and open for visitors: DC first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 23: A day after panic buying triggered by the border blockade, queues for petrol were still seen across Shillong on Sunday, while several pumps continued to display No Petrol boards. After the violence during the Khasi Students Union (KSU) rally on August 19 and the subsequent blockade at Jorabat and Lad Umroi, fuel [] The post Petrol pump queues persist but situation expected to ease first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 23: Progressive citizens group Thma U Rangli-Juki (TUR) has come out against the Meghalaya governments invocation of the Meghalaya Preventive Detention Act (MPDA) in reaction to the violence that accompanied a Khasi Students Union (KSU) rally on August 19. In a release today, TUR said that, while it condemned the senseless acts of [] The post TUR decries use of MPDA against KSU first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 23: Extending solidarity to the Khasi Students Union (KSU) amid ongoing unrest in Shillong, former militant Champion R Sangma from Songsak in East Garo Hills has issued an appeal for justice and dialogue, stating that the five points of demand raised by the KSU are real, genuine and non-negotiable. In a statement titled [] The post Champion expresses solidarity with KSU first appeared on Highland Post .