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New Delhi, Sep 19:Even as Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said on Saturday that Indian courts must find a balance between conservation and development, an analysis shows that the National Green Tribunal (NGT) had not ruled even once in favour of environmental justice or the public-interest side while hearing their merit appeals in [] The post No Justice for Green? NGT ruled zero times for environment in 6 months first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 19: Voice of the People Party (VPP) president Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit on Saturday accused the NPP-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government of creating groupism among bureaucrats, saying the state stands to lose. Any party which runs the government should not create groupism among the officers. The honest officers dont get a chance and [] The post MDA Govt creating groupism among officers: VPP first appeared on Highland Post .

Dimapur, Sep 19:The Northeastern states have proposed a dedicated Prime Ministers Special Financial Package to support implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in the region, saying targeted funding would help institutions overcome implementation constraints and translate the policys objectives into meaningful educational opportunities. The proposal was among a set of recommendations adopted at [] The post Northeast seeks PM special package for NEP 2020 implementation first app

Shillong, Sep 19: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) on Saturday held an internal meeting of its workers from 36 constituencies under Khasi-Jaintia Hills at the party office in Nongkrem to discuss strategy for the upcoming Shillong Lok Sabha bypoll. VPP president Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit said feedback from supporters across all 36 constituencies indicates [] The post VPP holds meet for LS bypoll, eyes 2028 first appeared on Highland Post .

New Delhi, Sep 19:More than 180 scientists and ecologists in India have signed an appeal to fellow researchers and field practitioners to prepare for an upcoming super El Nino event, which is likely to have devastating impacts on the countrys natural systems. El Nino is marked by the unusual warming of surface waters in the [] The post Over 180 scientists sign urgent appeal to tackle upcoming super El Nino event first appeared on Highland Post .

By Banjit Sarmah In the history of Assamese music, the arrival of certain artists marks not merely the emergence of another artiste, but the beginning of a new era. Zubeen Garg was one such artist. He gave Assamese music a new sound, a new musical vision and a powerful connection with the younger generation. To [] The post Zubeen Garg: Assam, Society & the Rhythm of a Universal Vision first appeared on Highland Post .

By Tayi Taggu Effective resource planning and mobilization are crucial for ensuring that development benefits reach every part of the country. The census plays a vital role in maximising resource use to help every household, including those in remote areas, while considering diverse age groups, genders, education levels, and skills. As one of the greatest [] The post Census for Change: Promoting Human Dignity and Sustainable Development first appeared on Highland Post .

Nongpoh, Sep 19: Tension flared at Maikhuli along the disputed Assam-Meghalaya border in Ri-Bhoi on Saturday morning after a group allegedly from Assam fenced off and locked a village road leading to the local playground. The incident occurred around 10:30 am. Locals alleged the group used a JCB to damage a school boundary wall and [] The post Tension at Maikhuli as Assam group blocks road, clashes with locals first appeared on Highland Post .

Guwahati, Sep 19: Rahul Gandhi is a mad person; sometimes you see him with a beard, sometimes clean-shaven, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in a swipe at the former Congress chief after his murder of democracy remark following the arrest of the partys bypoll candidate in West Bengal. He defended the arrest of [] The post Rahul Gandhi a mad person: Assam CM first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 19: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma participated in the conference of State Finance Ministers and Finance Secretaries on the theme Financing Indias Journey towards Viksit Bharat held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The conference deliberated on strengthening public finances, innovative financing mechanisms, agriculture, energy transition, technology and measuring economic growth through Gross State [] The post Meghalaya pitches Mission 10 growth model at finance meet first appeared

Shillong, Sep 19: The Civil Society Womens Organisation (CSWO) has condemned the attack on police officer Lovish Garg, who sustained serious injuries after being allegedly hit by a scooty while checking the rider on duty. CSWO said police are entrusted with maintaining law and order and ensuring public safety, and must be allowed to discharge [] The post CSWO condemns attack on cop, petrol bomb incidents in City first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 19: The Achik Society for Ownership of Native Grounds (ASONG) has objected to the proposed reduction of Right of Way for the NH-217 Darugre-Baghmara-Dalu project from 24 metres to 18 metres in built-up areas and to the proposed transfer of the project to NHIDCL. In a letter to the South Garo Hills Deputy [] The post ASONG opposes RoW cut, NH-217 transfer to NHIDCL; demands public consultation first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 19: A suicide prevention programme was organised at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Ampanggre by the District Mental Health Programme (DMHP), South Garo Hills. The interactive session busted common myths about suicide, taught students to recognise warning signs, and helped them build their own Mental Health Toolkit with healthy coping strategies for stress and difficult [] The post Suicide prevention drive held in South Garo Hills first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 19: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita handed over appointment letters to 127 candidates from Meghalaya who will join Income Tax, Railways, India Post and other central departments at the Rozgar Mela held here today. The Rozgar Mela was held across 45 locations nationwide. The event, addressed by Prime Minister [] The post 127 new recruits receive appointment letters at Rozgar Mela in Shillong first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 19: The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) held a special remembrance programme at Gyan Circle on Saturday to honour legendary singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg. USTM Chancellor Mahbubul Hoque, Pro VC Padma Shri Dr Sarbeswar Sahariah, Prof Dr A.C. Kataki, senior faculty, doctors and around 6,000 students gathered to pay [] The post USTM pays musical tribute to Zubeen Garg first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 19: The North East Zone Inter-State Badminton Championship 2026 came to a close at the JN Indoor Stadium here today with Assam walking away with the lions share of honours. Assam won five of the individual championship finals, with Mizoram and Manipur taking two each and Arunachal Pradesh one. On Thursday Assam had [] The post NE Badminton: Assam dominate, Mizoram, Manipur, Arunachal also win Gold first appeared on Highland Post .

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 18: Jackiqus D Sangma a social activist from East Garo Hills, has alleged that officials of the Fisheries Department in Williamnagar are themselves working as contractors for department works, in violation of service rules, and has threatened to move the Meghalaya Lokayukta if no action is taken within 20 days. In a press [] The post Fisheries officials as contractors in Williamnagar, activist cries foul first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 18: Social activist Greneth M Sangma has sought clarification from the South Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner on the prolonged delay in compensation disbursement, land settlement and execution of two key road projects in the district. In a letter, Sangma raised queries regarding the NESIDS road from Chokpot to Kharukol via Warima, Kenegre, Paromgre [] The post SGH Road Projects: Activist seeks clarity on compensation delay first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 18: Journalists from Uttar Pradesh visited Siej village in East Khasi Hills and interacted with Padma Shri awardee Hally War, who guided them to the Umkhar Living Root Bridge. War explained how aerial roots of the rubber fig tree (Ficus elastica) are carefully guided and nurtured over several years to form functional bridges [] The post UP journalists visit Siej, interact with Padma Shri Hally War first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 18: IIM Shillong hosted Starbucks India on campus, launching its new Industry Dialogue Series aimed at strengthening industry-academia collaboration. The session, held on Friday, opened with an interactive coffee-tasting where the Starbucks team personally served brews to students and walked them through the brands journey, its scale in India and the craft behind [] The post IIM Shillong launches industry dialogue series first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 18: Laitkor put a run of bad form behind them to defeat Sawmer 2-1 in the Shillong Premier League 2026 at the SSA Stadium here today. Hamingbert Nongbet (18, 63) headed in both Laitkor goals on either side of a Bickyson Kharkongor (38) strike for Sawmer. Sawmer could have gone to the top [] The post SPL 2026: Hamingbert brace lifts Laitkor to crucial win first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 18: Meghalayas shuttlers gave it their all but none could progress past the semifinals on the penultimate day of the North East Zone Inter-State Badminton Championship 2026 at the JN Indoor Stadium here today. The four-day regional event is being organised by the Meghalaya State Badminton Association with support of the Directorate of [] The post NE Badminton: Meghalaya bags 4 Bronze first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 18: The Meghalaya State Bamboo Mission (MSBM) celebrated World Bamboo Day 2026 at IHM, Mawdiangdiang on Thursday, bringing together students, artisans, entrepreneurs and community leaders. The celebration began with a symbolic bamboo plantation and inauguration of stalls showcasing bamboo products and innovations. A key highlight was the felicitation of six grassroots bamboo champions [] The post Meghalaya marks World Bamboo Day, felicitates 6 grassroots champions first appeared on

Shillong, Sep 18: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) on Friday objected to police alleging that the two scooty riders who hit Traffic ASP Lovish Garg are its members. In a statement, the union said it is concerned over any incident causing injury to law-enforcement personnel or public, but is shocked by the manner in which [] The post ASP Hit Case: KSU denies link, demands proof from police first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 17: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) has welcomed the decision to withdraw the teachers recruitment notification through Structured Pay Framework (SPF) terming it partial success of its sustained movement. The party said the withdrawal was a positive development for teachers and Meghalayas education system. VPP Spokesperson Airpeace Rani credited its President [] The post VPP calls SPF rollback partial success, vows to keep fighting first appeared on Highland Post .

Khliehriat, Sep 17: Fed up with months of blackouts, tripping and flickering voltage, six villages in East Jaintia Hills have shot off a joint ultimatum to MePDCL. The Dorbar Shnongs of Kuliang, Pyrtakuna, Umkiang, Dona Skur, Dona Umbluh and Borsara blame it all on the Kuliang Sub-Station lying dead for months. With Kuliang down, all [] The post Powerless for months: 6 East Jaintia villages demand fix first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 17: The Meghalaya State Information Commission (MSIC) has directed the Public Information Officer (PIO), Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC), to transfer an RTI application concerning toll and check gates operated by Himas to all the Himas concerned. In an order issued on September 8, Secretary of the Commission, R. Kharbikhiew, stated that [] The post MSIC directs KHADC to forward gate-related RTI to concerned Himas first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 17: Social activist Greneth M. Sangma has filed a petition before the South Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner demanding re-verification of his decade-old complaints alleging unlawful claims of Garo tribal identity. In his letter, Sangma urged the administration to revisit his complaints filed on August 13, 2014, March 12, 2015, and September 19, 2018, [] The post Complaint seeks probe into alleged fake Garo identity claims first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 17: The Achik Holistic Awakening Movement (AHAM) has demanded establishment of a State Bank of India Branch/CSP at Dobu in East Garo Hills. In a representation to the SBI Regional Manager, Tura Regional Office, the organisation highlighted the severe public hardship faced by residents due to the complete absence of institutional banking facilities [] The post AHAM demands SBI branch at Dobu, cites severe banking hardship first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 17: The West Jaintia Hills District Magistrate has banned bull fights and animal fights throughout the district with immediate effect and until further orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The order was issued following reports of rampant bull fights and other animal fights, particularly during fetes and festivals [] The post Bull fights banned in WJH first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 17: A 14-member media delegation comprising senior journalists from Uttar Pradesh, visiting Meghalaya as part of a media outreach initiative by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) today called on Governor Chandrashekhar H Vijayashankar at the Lok Bhavan here. During the interaction, the Governor highlighted Meghalayas distinctive social institutions, including the strong tradition of [] The post UP media delegation calls on Meghalaya Governor first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 17: The Sauramandala Foundation will hold a two-day Shillong Chapter of Neighbourhoods of the Future (NOTF) beginning September 25. NOTF is a place-based platform bringing together communities, youth, practitioners, organisations, government representatives and local stakeholders to reflect on their neighbourhoods, share experiences and explore possibilities for collective action. The programme will feature two [] The post Sauramandala Foundation to host Neighbourhoods of the Futur

Shillong, Sep 17: The Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), organised a combined academic and outreach programme to mark World Ozone Day 2026 under the theme From Science to Global Action. A quiz competition, an awareness lecture and the Montreal Protocol, a video demonstration on ozone protection, and rally carrying the [] The post World Ozone Day celebrated at USTM first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 17: Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui on Thursday inaugurated a food fest organised by the Evangelical Teachers Fellowship of India (ETFI), Meghalaya Chapter, celebrating culinary traditions and fellowship among Christian teachers. Addressing the gathering, Rymbui highlighted the role of teachers, parents and society in shaping the younger generation, saying teaching goes beyond the classroom [] The post Rymbui inaugurates ETFI food fest first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 16: Khliehriat MLA Kyrmen Shylla today dramatically put his political future in the hands of his supporters, even as he made it clear that he, along with seven or eight other United Democratic Party (UDP) legislators, are set to join the Bharatiya Janata Party once the BJP central leadership gives the go-ahead. Speaking [] The post Kyrmen puts choice of party in supporters hands first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 16: United Democratic Party (UDP) president Metbah Lyngdoh on Wednesday said the party was making efforts to clear doubts and misunderstandings among its elected members amid speculation that some MLAs could join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Lyngdoh said the UDP had held a meeting to discuss the issue and acknowledged that the [] The post Too little, too late? Metbah trying to clear doubts of dissident MLAs first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sept 16: There is no doubt for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that eight or nine United Democratic Party (UDP) MLAs will join the saffron party, according to Pynthorumkhrah legislator Alexander Lalool Hek. Hek, one of only two BJP MLAs in the Assembly at present, said that he had met Union Home Minister Amit [] The post Joining of UDP legislators a certainty: Hek first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 16: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) has raised concerns over the proposed facilitation centre at Umling in Ri-Bhoi, questioning whether the area earmarked for the facility will be sufficient and calling for the involvement of more government departments. Former KSU general secretary Donald Thabah said the union was invited for a discussion on [] The post Govt expands area for Umling checks but KSU unsatisfied first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 16: The Meghalaya High Court has closed the proceedings against the Uttar Pradesh tourists who trashed a Laitumkhrah homestay on July 11, after they completed their court-ordered penance. Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere on Tuesday noted that the Rs 25,000 compensation by the petitioners had been paid and the compliance report showed they [] The post Homestay vandalism case closed, but HC flags photo leak of juvenile accused first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 16: The Meghalaya High Court has acquitted a man in a POCSO case, setting aside his 10-year rigorous imprisonment, holding the prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt the identity of the accused. The division bench of Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere and Justice Wanlura Diengdoh set aside the October 12, 2022 judgment [] The post HC acquits man in POCSO case, cites failure to prove identity first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 16: The Health Department has issued the Combined Counselling SOP for MBBS admissions 2026-27, covering 138 seats to be allotted through the Meghalaya State Counselling Authority (MSCAMA) on a single NEET-UG 2026 merit list. The fresh SOP follows the governments decision to set aside the Round-1 allotment after the Jaintia Students Union flagged [] The post Fresh MBBS counselling SOP issued after Round-1 scrapped first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 16: Ri-Bhoi District Sports Association claimed first place at the end of the Meghalaya State Senior Athletics Championship 2026 as the three-day event came to a close at the Sports Authority of India centre on the NEHU Shillong campus here. Ri-Bhoi finished the championship, being held after 18 years, with 9 gold, 7 [] The post Ri-Bhoi take resounding victory at State Senior Athletics Cship first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 16: The Meghalaya State Badminton Association (MSBA), under the aegis of the Badminton Association of India (BAI), officially inaugurated the North East Zone Inter-State Badminton Championship 2026, today at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Sports Complex, Shillong. Returning to Meghalaya for the first time since 2016, the tournament serves as the official qualifying ground [] The post Inter-State Badminton returns to Meghalaya after 10 years first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 16: Two Assam residents were arrested after East Jaintia Hills Police seized 2,244 bottles of codeine-laced Vincof-Plus cough syrup in a midnight operation on NH-6. The two vehicles, headed to Silchar, were intercepted at Umkiang Patrol Post under Lumshnong PS on last night. The accused, Sanjib Kumar Kanu and Saidul Islam Barbhuya, were [] The post 2 held, cough syrup bottles seized first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 16: The first MLA Connect Programme of the 28-Sohra Assembly Constituency was held at Sohkynduh village on Wednesday, with participation from Sohkynduh, Rymmai Mawskhen and Mawbawein villages. Chaired by Laitkroh C&RD Block BDO Wankhrawkupar Kharbuli, the programme was attended by Sohra MLA Gavin Miguel Mylliem, Acting Chief of Sohra Mynjurlang Majaw, department officials, [] The post First MLA Connect held in Sohkynduh, Sohra first appeared on Highland Post .