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New Delhi, Oct 17:Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was granted conditional bail and asked to sign a peace bond on Saturday, police sources said. Dipke was detained moments after he stepped out of his house in Delhis Jhandewalan area to participate in the CJPs Lehra Do Tiranga protest at Connaught Place on Friday. [] The post CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke granted conditional bail, asked to sign peace bond first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 17: In a major political shake-up, Assembly Speaker Thomas A Sangma has recognised the merger of eight UDP legislators with the BJP under Paragraph 4 of the Tenth Schedule. As per Bulletin issued by Assembly Secretariat on October 16, the eight MLAs are Lahkmen Rymbui, Pius Marwein, Kyrmen Shylla, Mayralborn Syiem, Matthew Beyondstar [] The post Meghalaya speaker approves merger of 8 UDP MLAs, BJP strength rises to 10 first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 17: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) against Shillong Peak Ropeway Project on Saturday gave the state government 10 days to scrap the project at Lum Shyllong and relocate it elsewhere on environmental grounds. The decision was taken at a meeting in front of the project site entrance after a march by JAC leaders [] The post JAC gives 10-day deadline to scrap Shillong Peak Ropeway project first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 17: The safety of students at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Mawsynram has come under question after the Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP), South East Khasi Border Circle flagged alleged substandard construction at the schools permanent campus. Led by president Kyrmen Shangdiar, the organisation inspected Phase-A and Phase-B sites on October [] The post FKJGP flags substandard work at JNV Mawsynram, seeks safety audit first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 17: The Hyniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO), Ri-Bhoi has filed a complaint at Nongpoh Police Station against the driver of a vehicle allegedly transporting meat without food-safety and source documents. In a complaint, the organisation said its members were at Narang Petrol Pump around 6 am on Saturday for refuelling when they noticed [] The post HITO files complaint over alleged illegal meat transport in Ri-Bhoi first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 17: A meeting chaired by the Meghalaya Commercial Trucks Owners and Drivers Association (MCTODA) was held on October 15, with representatives of Star Cement, North East Carriers Pvt. Ltd. and drivers engaged with Star Cement. Following deliberations, the parties agreed on several measures. Star Cement and North East Carriers will immediately provide drivers [] The post Truckers, Star Cement reach agreement on drivers issues first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 17: Residents of Nongspung A village in Ri-Bhoi district have sought Chief Minister Conrad K Sangmas intervention to expedite construction of a new school building promised during his visit on May 22, 2025. In a complaint submitted to the Chief Minister on Saturday, the villagers recalled that Sangma had assured a new building [] The post Nongspung A residents seek CMs intervention over school building delay first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 17: Job card holders of Nengbapara village in West Garo Hills are yet to receive their wages for 14 days of work under VB-G RAM-G. The villagers said they had worked under the Nengbapara VEC from September 7 to September 22 and the muster roll was closed on September 22. However, even after [] The post Nengbapara job card holders await wages first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 17: The 33rd Get Together of Harmony organised by the Central Puja Committee (CPC) was held yesterday at Rilbong Durga Puja mandapam, which is celebrating its centenary of Durga Puja this year. Leaders of different faiths, traditional heads, representatives of Durga Puja committees and guests attended the annual harmony meet held ahead of [] The post CPC holds get together of harmony; 137 pandals set up in Garo Hills first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 17: Noted poet, writer and researcher Nirmal Koch of Tura has been honoured with Sahitya Award 2026 by Sahitya Charcha Kendra, Assam, for his lifelong contribution to literature and efforts to preserve Koch language, literature and cultural heritage. The award was presented at the 9th annual literary festival, Sharatar Duporiya, held at Schemio [] The post Tura writer Nirmal Koch honoured with Sahitya Award in Assam first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 16: The Meghalaya governments fact-finding committee on the proposed Shree Cement project in Daistong village in East Jaintia Hills has begun examining representations from both supporters and opponents, with reports from various departments also to be considered before it reaches any conclusion. Commissioner and Secretary of Home (Political) Cyril V Diengdoh said the [] The post Lum Syrman fact-finding committee examines public representations first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 16: The Khasi Students Union (KSU), East Jaintia Hills district unit, has raised concerns over alleged contradictions in Shree Cements environmental impact assessment (EIA) and sought protection for caves and monoliths in the district during a hearing before the government-appointed fact-finding committee. KSU East Jaintia Hills assistant secretary Pynshaikupar Dkhar said the union [] The post KSU points to contradictions in Shree Cements EIA first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 16: West Shillong MLA Paul Lyngdoh of the United Democratic Party (UDP) has said he is keeping his options open on his political future, stating that the next course of action will depend on the Speakers decision on the petition concerning eight MLAs who left the UDP for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). [] The post All options open: Paul on UDP future first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 16: The Meghalaya High Court has granted bail to a man accused in a case involving an alleged attempt to evade police checking that resulted in a police officer sustaining serious injuries, observing that a pillion rider cannot prima facie be held responsible for the actions of the person controlling the vehicle. Additional [] The post High Court grants bail to pillion rider in Additional SP ramming first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 16: Director of Tourism Brenda Lee Pakyntein today attempted to address concerns raised by the joint action committee (JAC) over the proposed ropeway project at Laban, stating that the department had met the JAC to clarify issues surrounding the project ahead of its planned protest on Saturday. Pakyntein said the meeting was held [] The post Tourism Dept attempts to allay concerns over Shillong Ropeway first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 16: The south west monsoon has officially withdrawn from the entirety of India as of yesterday and the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has release figures for the level of rainfall received in Meghalaya this year. Between June 1 and September 30, Meghalaya received a cumulative rainfall of 1077.1mm, as against the seasonal normal [] The post Meghalaya receives only 40% of normal monsoon rain in 2026 first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 16: The 4th State Level Inter School Traditional Singing Competition, organised by the North East Educational Society (NEEDS) in collaboration with St Edmunds College and supported by the Department of Arts and Culture, was held on Thursday at the State Central Library Auditorium. Held as part of the Jan Jatiya Gaurav Divas of [] The post Schools compete in state-level traditional singing competition first appeared on Highland Post .

By Raphael Warjri Commentary: Rongbiria, Archery, and the MoralSpiritual Ecology of Martial Skill in Khasi Culture Mythic Origins of Violence, Balance, and Protection The Khasi narrative of Rongbiria situates archery not as an instrument of aggression but as a corrective technology, emerging in response to a cosmic imbalance caused by deception and envy. The tigers [] The post A Commentary on Khasi Folklore- 35 first appeared on Highland Post .

New Delhi, Oct 16: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Abhijeet Dipke and AISA chief Neha Bora were preventively detained by Delhi Police here on Friday while on their way to participate in the Lehra Do Tiranga protests, with Dipke headed to Connaught Place and Bora to Mandi House. While Dipke was picked up from his [] The post Dipke, Neha Bora among over 150 detained amid Lehra Do Tiranga protests first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 16: The Shillong Traffic Police (STP) has issued a detailed traffic advisory for the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations in the city, outlining special traffic regulations and parking restrictions to ensure smooth movement of vehicles and pedestrians during the festive period. Festivities will be observed from October 17 to 20, culminating in idol immersion [] The post STP issue traffic advisory for Durga Puja first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 16: Several vehicles are stationed within the Nongpoh Police Station premises and police today issued a notice to the general public requiring their removal within 10 days. These vehicles are causing congestion within the station premises and were then moved to the road service lane adjacent to the police station but this is [] The post Cops issue notice to remove vehicles at Nongpoh Police Station first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 16: One Aurihonta Das, a Class 10 student of Star Public School Campus, Lumshnong, in East Jaintia Hills, has been awarded the prestigious Child Scientist Award at the 12th National Level Exhibition and Project Competition (NLEPC) INSPIRE-MANAK 2026 in New Delhi. Selected among the National Top 60 child scientists across India, Aurihonta has [] The post Lumshong school student wins Child Scientist Award first appeared on Highland Post .

Nongpoh, Oct 16: Ri-Bhoi College today honoured 65 students who completed their undergraduate studies at a graduation ceremony held on the college premises. Nongpoh MLA Mayralborn Syiem attended the programme as the chief guest, in the presence of college Principal E Kharkongor, faculty members of Ri-Bhoi College and Northern Ri-Bhoi College, along with students. During [] The post Ri-Bhoi College celebrates newest graduates first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 16: Domestic workers were today urged to register on the E-Shram portal to avail benefits of various schemes including pension and protection for childrens education. The SDO(S) and SDM for East Khasi Hills, Ayushi Pradhan, urged the workers to do so while attending a programme on Decent Work Day where she was the [] The post Domestic workers urged to register on E-Shram portal first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 16: Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar today said the centenary celebration of Rilbong Sanatan Hindu Dharma Sabha is a significant milestone celebrating a century of community life, service and cultural heritage. He was speaking as chief guest at the inauguration of the centenary celebration at Rilbong here. The Governor highlighted Rilbongs 100-year journey, recalling [] The post Guv celebrates 100 years of Rilbong first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 16: Nongkseh resisted everything Mawlai could throw at them to win 1-0 in the first semifinal of the SSA Super Cup 2026 at the SSA Stadium here this evening. Banraplang Pyngrope scored the lone goal in the 47th minute. It was after this point that Mawlai really attacked in earnest but their efforts [] The post Super Cup 2026: Determined Nongkseh hold off Mawlai for memorable semifinal win first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 15: Newly-crowned Shillong Premier League 2026 champions Mawlai will face Nongkseh in the first semifinal of the SSA Super Cup 2026 at the SSA Stadium here on Friday evening. Kick-off will be at 5pm. Two of the finest teams in Shillong at the moment will go up in what is sure to be [] The post Super Cup: Mawlai to face Nongkseh in unmissable Semifinal 1 tomorrow first appeared on Highland Post .

By Prof. Dr. Jayadeba Sahoo Where women are honoured, the divine is said to rejoice; where they are not honoured, religious observances are considered fruitless. This Ancient Indian wisdom of Manusmti (3.56) offers a resonant ethical foundation, articulates an ideal of feminine honour, encourage gratitude, care and recognition of childhood dignity. Prologue: The Confluence of [] The post From Kalams Dream to Rural Womens Dignity: Education as the Architecture of an Inclusive Viksit Bharat first

For years Umiam lake has been the centre of attraction. Tourist locals admire, click pictures and call it beautiful. We did not see what lies beneath it. A reservoir choking on our own waste. The Green-Tech Foundation and the villagers of Mawdun chose a different viewpoint. Not the viewpoint for tourists, but the chokepoint at [] The post Choking Umiam first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 14: Space in the Polo parking lot and MUDA lot in Keating Road will be set aside for Assam tourist vehicles, Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar informed today. Dhar, who is in charge of the Transport Department, said that these spaces have been designated by the Meghalaya government for Assam vehicles to address [] The post Space at Polo parking lot, Keating Road to be kept for Assam tourist vehicles first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 14: The Meghalaya government is working to relocate hawkers from Jail Road to a designated market space in a way that will meet the twin aims of keeping the city clean while also ensuring that vendors have a proper place from which to earn a livelihood. Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar, who holds [] The post Govt seeks to reassure Jail Road hawkers first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 14: Former Meghalaya minister and senior Congress leader Chamberline B Marak passed away on Wednesday. He was 80. Marak, who represented Bajengdoba Assembly constituency in North Garo Hills, was associated with the Congress during former Chief Minister Salseng C Maraks tenure in the 1990s. Known for his academic background and literary interests, he [] The post Former minister Chamberline Marak no more first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 14: The Gauhati Press Club has condemned the alleged assault on journalists by police during an anti-CEC protest coverage in New Delhi. The club said visuals show journalists were targeted despite showing press ID cards, with digital media journalists allegedly singled out and harassed, raising serious concerns over press freedom and safety. Condemning [] The post Gauhati Press Club condemns attack on journalists, calls rally first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 14: The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) has rolled out biometric attendance to check late-coming and ensure accountability. Chief Executive Member Winston Tony Lyngdoh told the House today that the system came into effect from September 1, 2026, replying to a question by UDP MDC Titosstarwell Chyne during the Winter Session. Judicial [] The post KHADC rolls out biometric attendance first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 14: Meghalaya bagged two SKOCH Silver Awards for agriculture and culture at the awards ceremony held in New Delhi. The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare won for its project Bioinputs Production Unit for Sustainable Agriculture: SBCL Meghalaya Initiative. The initiative, run by the State Biological Control Laboratory (SBCL), Upper Shillong, promotes biofertilisers, [] The post Double silver for Meghalaya at SKOCH awards first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 14: Sikkim dug deep to hold out for a draw against Meghalaya on the fourth and final day of their Ranji Trophy 2026-27 plate group match in Rangpo, Sikkim, today. Resuming on 44/0, 106 runs away from making Meghalaya bat again, the hosts finished on 291/7, ensuring that the game ended in a [] The post Ranji 2026-27: Sikkim hold out for draw, Meghalayas Ram Gurung named POTM first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 14: Klingson D Marak has been selected in the Indian blind football team that will participate in the 5th Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. India will play South Korea on October 16, followed by Japan (October 17), Thailand (October 19), Iran (October 20) and China (October 21). The Meghalaya Blind Football [] The post Klingson Marak in Japan for blind football at Asian Para Games 2026 first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 13: Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Thomas A Sangma is yet to take a call on the merger of eight UDP MLAs with the BJP, saying he is examining the matter and awaiting legal opinions before arriving at a conclusion. The Speaker said the eight legislators had met him on Tuesday to reiterate their decision [] The post Once Bitten, Twice Shy: Speaker yet to decide on 8 UDP MLAs merger with BJP first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 13: Lawyers facing criminal contempt proceedings for calling abstention from judicial work have sought time from the Meghalaya High Court to file affidavits tendering an unconditional apology. The matter was heard by Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere and Justice Hamarsan Singh Thangkhiew on Tuesday. During the hearing, all the advocates were personally present [] The post Lawyers seek unconditional apology in contempt case, HC grants time first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 13: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma today acknowledged gaps in Meghalayas maternal healthcare system following the death of an infant in West Khasi Hills but said the incident should not overshadow the impact of government programmes aimed at reducing maternal and infant mortality. While stressing that every life lost was a matter of [] The post Domkyrkoh infant death tragic but CM insists overall situation improving first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 13: Hailing the introduction of the Structured Pay Framework (SPF) as a landmark move, the Meghalaya Unified Teachers Association (MUTA) has sought inclusion of SPF teachers in the terms of reference of the upcoming 6th State Pay Commission to ensure periodic pay revisions. A delegation of MUTA met Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma [] The post MUTA seeks inclusion of SPF teachers in 6th Pay Commission first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 13: Elections to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) could happen in under six months, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said today. The cabinet had, on October 7, extended the GHADCs term by another six months the second time this power had been invoked by the state. The polls were meant [] The post Delayed GHADC polls likely in under 6 months first appeared on Highland Post .

Nongpoh, Oct 13: The Khasi Students Union (KSU), Nongpoh Circle on Tuesday met the Ri Bhoi Deputy Commissioner to flag frequent electricity breakdowns in Nongpoh and adjoining areas. Led by General Secretary Baiashanlang Kharshanlor, the delegation said the demand for reliable supply and a 132/33 kV substation at Nongpoh dates back to 2012, when KSU [] The post KSU flags persistent power crisis in Nongpoh first appeared on Highland Post .

Nongpoh, Oct 13: The Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (GKJGP) on Tuesday shut down the Megha Food cattle feed factory at Baridua, Ri-Bhoi, following complaints from residents over severe foul smell affecting daily life. The action was led by Baridua circle President Denis Nongrum along with Allan D. Sohpdang and other members after [] The post FKJGP shuts down cattle feed factory over foul smell first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 13: A man convicted of kidnapping and rape has been sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment. Accused Donbor Paliar was convicted in connection with a case lodged at Mairang PS under Sections 376(1), 363, 342, 506 IPC. The case was investigated by WPSI R.R. Marak after an FIR was lodged on November 22, [] The post Man gets 10 years jail for kidnapping, rape in Mairang first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 13: The Jaintia Students Union (JSU), Jowai Circle has urged Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla to set up an examination centre in Jowai for the Meghalaya Medical Services Recruitment Board (MMSRB) Staff Nurse and ANM recruitment tests slated for November 7. In a memorandum to the minister, JSU said holding the exams only in [] The post JSU demands MMSRB exam centre in Jowai first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 13: The office of the Deputy Commissioner, West Khasi Hills has invited public, institutions and stakeholders to contribute historical photographs, documents and materials for a Historical Photo & Document Exhibition as part of the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the district on October 28. The exhibition will showcase 50 years of history, heritage, milestones, [] The post WKH DC invites historical photos for Golden Jubilee exhibition first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 13: The Department of Economics, NEHU organised a two-day international conference on GST Reforms in India: Towards Inclusive, Sustainable and Resilient Growth The conference examined GST reforms since 2017 linking tax reform with inclusive and resilient growth, with special focus on North-East. The conference, which concluded on October 9, was held in collaboration [] The post NEHU hosts international conference on GST reforms first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 13: Royal Enfield Social Mission kicked off the musical roadmap to Journeying Across the Himalayas 2026 with a curtain raiser at Oddbird Theatre, New Delhi yesterday. The preview featured a rare cross-regional collaboration between Khasi blues vocalist Tipriti Kharbangar and Manipur folk artist Mangka Mayanglambam, with Manipuri & Khasi folk musicians a [] The post Tipriti, Mangka lead musical roadmap to journeying across the Himalayas first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 13: The government will fully bear passport application expenses for youth selected for international exposure tours, Sports & Youth Affairs Minister Wailadmiki Shylla announced. Addressing the launch of the second State-Level Chief Ministers Youth Engagement Programme (CMYEP) 2026 at Lariti Performing Centre, Mawkasiang, Shylla said the move will cover upcoming Philippines delegation and [] The post Govt to bear passport costs for youth selected for foreign exposure: Shylla first