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Shillong, Sep 15: The High Court of Meghalaya has quashed three orders issued by the East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner, restraining the KJP Synod Mihngi from providing pastoral care and administering Holy Sacraments to the Mawkhar Presbyterian Church. The State may regulate conduct where such regulation is sanctioned by law and is necessary for the [] The post Mawkhar Church Row: HC quashes Sacrament ban, says DC cannot play ecclesiastical court first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 15: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has said that any discussion on implementing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state must take into account its tribal and matrilineal character, while stressing the need to consult the public and stakeholders before taking a decision. Sangma was responding to reports that Union Home Minister [] The post Implementing UCC only after considering tribal culture: Conrad first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 15: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the state government is aware of concerns raised by villagers in Langpih along the Meghalaya-Assam border over attempts to enrol them in Assams Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Sangma said the matter has not yet been discussed at his level but the Political Department is looking [] The post Govt aware of Langpih SIR claims first appeared on Highland Post .

By Sabyasachi Majumdar & Ram Singh Indian agriculture used 32.93 million tons of synthetic chemical fertilizers (NPK) in 2024-25, with a fertilizer usage intensity of 151 kg ha-1 and a nitrogen-biased consumption ratio of 9.3:3.5:1. The overuse of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has resulted in environmental pollution and soil degradation, compromised food safety and quality, [] The post Prospects of Gomaya-Gomutra: Rejuvenating Living Soil for Sustainable Agriculture through Natural Farming

Should India ban social media for children like Australia did? This question is now being discussed seriously in Delhi and in many state capitals. In December 2025 Australia became the first country in the world to stop children below the age of sixteen from using ten major platforms including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, X, [] The post Childhood Offline first appeared on Highland Post .

Editor, The recent report regarding the dismantling of the 196364 Ramakrishna Mission memorial plaque at Laban and the proposed installation of Swami Vivekanandas statue exposes a deeply troubling malaise in our public discourse: the knee-jerk impulse to weaponize technicalities and derail constructive heritage initiatives under the guise of procedural purity. So-called activist, Malabika Bisharad has [] The post Spare Vivekananda from needless controversy first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 15: The Meghalaya cabinet today approved the formation of the Meghalaya Integrated Transport Society (MITS) to develop a unified online platform for booking bus, taxi and helicopter tickets, besides other tourism-related services, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said. Briefing reporters after the cabinet meeting, Sangma said the platform would provide citizens and tourists [] The post Meghalaya to launch own travel aggregator app first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 15: The Meghalaya High Court has set December 15, 2026 as the deadline for completion of rectification works on the 102.255-km Jowai-Ratacherra stretch of NH-6. Hearing a PIL on Tuesday, a bench of Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere and Justice Wanlura Diengdoh was told by NHIDCL that the defect liability period is three [] The post Fix NH-6 by Dec 15: High Court sets deadline first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 15: Nearly three months after two Hajong youths were found dead in Nongthymmai, the family is still awaiting the post-mortem report and a clear update on the investigation. According to the Hajong Students Youth Voice (HSYV) Federation Council the family had submitted a written request for the post-mortem report to the Superintendent of [] The post Hajong body demands answers in Nongthymmai youth deaths first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 15: The CAU Krishi Vigyan Kendra, East Garo Hills, in collaboration with the North Eastern Regional Institute of Water and Land Management (NERIWALM), Tezpur, organised a training programme on water conservation and water management in Williamnagar, with participation of 70 farmers. The programme focused on practical approaches for conserving and efficiently using water [] The post KVK trains farmers on water conservation in EGH first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 15: The Department of Engineering and Technology, University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), observed the National Engineers Day 2026 on Tuesday to mark the birth anniversary of Sir M Visvesvaraya. The programme, themed Smart Engineering for a Sustainable Future through Innovation and Digitalisation, was inaugurated by Prof. (Dr.) A.C. Kataki, Director, Medical [] The post USTM observes National Engineers Day first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 15: Police have issued a hue and cry notice seeking identification of an unknown male body found in a decomposed state near Wah Khyllem river at Umsaw Mawjynrong, Dong Umladew, East Khasi Hills on September 13. The deceased, estimated to be about 5.8 ft tall and wearing black underwear, has been kept at [] The post Decomposed dead body found first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 15: The Meghalaya Chess Association, affiliated to the All India Chess Federation (AICF) and recognised by the World Chess Federation (FIDE), will conduct a trial camp for the 70th National School Games 2026-27. The trials will take place on September 28-29 at Dinam Hall in Jaiaw Langsning. The top five players from the [] The post Chess trials on Sep 28-29 first appeared on Highland Post .

Jowai, Sep 15: Kiang Nangbah Government College, Jowai celebrated its 60th Foundation Day on Tuesday at the college auditorium. Education Commissioner & Secretary Vijay Kumar Mantri attended the celebration as the chief guest in the presence of District School Education Officer Dr Waisa Sumer, government officials, teachers and students. The college was established on September [] The post Kiang Nangbah Govt College celebrates 60th foundation day first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 11: Mawsynram MLA Ollan Singh Suin publicly announced that eight United Democratic Party (UDP) MLAs have been in talks with the Bharatiya Janata Party and are prepared to move forward and join the party if the BJP implements their demands. Anything can happen if they agree to our demands. Anything can happen, I [] The post Anything can happen: rebel MLAs to join BJP if demands met, says Suin first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 11: Cracks in the United Democratic Party (UDP) came to the fore on Friday as six of its 12 MLAs stayed away from the foundation day celebration of the party. The occasion was also used to hold an emergency central executive committee (CEC) meeting amid the intense speculation of mass defection that has [] The post 6 UDP MLAs skip partys foundation day observance first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 11: The Jaintia National Council (JNC) has accused the state government of misleading people over the Shree Cement issue in East Jaintia Hills. In a statement, JNC President Sambormi Lyngdoh said despite the government announcing a fact-finding committee and status quo on public hearing at Lum Syrman, Nongkhlieh Elaka, work by Shree Cement [] The post Status quo on paper, work on ground: JNC calls Shree Cement panel a ploy first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 11: The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) has demanded transparency and corrective measures on Scheduled Tribe representation in Meghalaya Rural Bank (MRB) recruitment, especially at officer level. CoMSO Chairman Roy Kupar Synrem said data from recent MRB recruitment cycles shows ST representation in Office Assistant cadre at 41-46 per cent, but falls [] The post CoMSO questions ST representation in Meghalaya Rural Bank first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 11: People have been getting a hit from the ingestion of areca (betel) nut, known as kwai in Khasi, for much longer than previously thought, perhaps up to 25,000 years, new research has found. Research conducted by scientists from Australias Griffith University found that ancient Indonesians had tell-tale signs of betel use. If [] The post Kwai use dates back 25000 years, new research finds first appeared on Highland Post .

By Helen Soibam Introduction Agriculture has always been closely connected with nature. From the health of the soil to the quality of food on our plates, every stage of food production influences human health, environmental sustainability and the well-being of farming communities. In recent years, growing concerns about soil degradation, excessive use of chemical inputs, [] The post Nature to Nutrition: Linking Natural Farming with Post-Harvest Technology first appeared on Highland Post .

Editor, The sharp 50 per cent surge in passive smoking fatalities across India,l as recently highlighted by The Lancet Public Health signals a catastrophic yet preventable public health emergency. As a world-renowned medical journal specializing in public health equity and epidemiology The Lancet Public Health brings crucial empirical rigor to an issue that has long [] The post Prevent Fatalities From Involuntary Secondhand Smoke first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 11: Opposing the Government of Indias proposal to mandate coal mining in Meghalaya exclusively through Cooperative Societies, the Jaintia Coal Owners, Miners, Suppliers & Workers Association (JCOMSWA) has demanded that mining operations be allowed to continue as before. Leaders of the association attended a meeting convened by the East Jaintia Hills Deputy Commissioner, [] The post JCOMSWA opposes Centres cooperative-only coal mining proposal first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 11: At present 2,604 TB patients are undergoing treatment in Meghalaya while 89 Ni-kshay Mitras are supporting 328 persons with TB, Governors Secretariat informed on Friday. Since the launch of Ni-kshay Mitra initiative in 2022, a total of 452 Ni-kshay Mitras have come forward in the state, with 12,897 food baskets distributed benefiting [] The post 2,604 TB patients under treatment in Meghalaya first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 11: The Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) launched two major governance reforms GHADC Patta Management System Portal and Service Conduct Rules Book. The initiatives were launched by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma at Tikrikilla in presence of GHADC CEM Dhormonath Sangma, Tourism Minister Timothy D Shira, Deputy Speaker Limison D Sangma [] The post GHADC launches Patta Portal, Service Rules Book; CM calls it governance reform first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 11: The Hyniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) has filed a counter-FIR against officials of Riangdo Veneer Pvt Ltd for allegedly offering bribe, threatening them and filing a false case. Earlier, the company lodged a complaint that its three officialsFactor In-Charge Pralay Kumar Jana, Director Gautam Bora and Area Sales Manager Casper Tariangwere assaulted [] The post HITO files counter-FIR against Riangdo Veneer officials after assault complaint first appeared on H

Shillong, Sep 11: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday launched the Maternal & Child Care Kit initiative under Mission 1000 Days at Rongara in South Garo Hills. The initiative is part of the governments commitment to ensure holistic development of children from conception through the first three years of life. Under it, kits will [] The post CM launches Maternal & Child Care Kit at Rongara under Mission 1000 Days first appeared on Highland Post .

Nongpoh, Sep 11: One person was injured after a clinker-laden truck rammed into two parked cars along Shillong Bypass at Umroi Madan on Friday. The incident occurred near Tyndai resort after the truck travelling from Lumshnong towards Sonapur allegedly lost control. The truck first hit a Renault Duster (ML05 AA 1799) before crashing into a [] The post Drunk truck driver rams 2 cars at Umroi, 1 injured first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 11: The Dr DD Lapang Foundation in association with University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) organised the first Dr D D Lapang memorial lecture and essay competition prize distribution at USTM to commemorate the first death anniversary of former Chief Minister Dr DD Lapang. Nongpoh MLA Mayralborn Syiem, who graced the occasion [] The post Father of Ri-Bhoi Dr DD Lapang remembered on first death anniversary at USTM first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 11: BSF Director General Praveen Kumar called on Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar at Lok Bhavan on Friday. During the meeting, the DG briefed the Governor on measures taken by BSF for protection and security of India-Bangladesh border shared by Meghalaya and Assam, including role in maintaining effective border security and addressing challenges along [] The post BSF DG meets Guv, briefs on India-Bangla border measures first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 11: Welcoming swimmers of all ages and experience levels, True North Leisure Centre inaugurated its 1st Open Swimming Competition and Masters Meet at its feature-packed facility in Lapalang here today. This leisure centre was opened last year and hosted a school-level championship in 2025. This year, True North, which pioneered year-round swimming with [] The post True North Open Swimming Competition held first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 11: The Meghalaya Football Association today revealed the names of its 20-member squad that will take part in the Dr Talimeren Ao National Football Championship for Junior Girls (Tier 2) 2026-27. The team was given a warm send-off at the MFA Ground here today, with senior MFA officials, led by Vice-President Cliff Nongrum, [] The post MFA names team for Junior Girls National Football Cship 2026-27 first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 11: Nongkseh showed just how devastating they can be with a 7-1 demolition of Meghalaya Police in the Shillong Premier League at the SSA Stadium here today. Hardy Cliff Nongbri (5, 12, 55, 87) delivered a captains performance with four goals the first hat-trick of SPL 2026. This was also the biggest [] The post SPL 2026: Hardy strikes 4 as Nongkseh wallop Meghalaya Police first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 10: Amid reports that eight to nine its MLAs are preparing to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the United Democratic Party (UDP) will hold an emergency meeting of its central executive committee (CEC) here on Friday. UDP general secretary and Sohra MDC Titosstarwell Chyne informed reporters today that all MLAs, MDCs and [] The post UDP to hold emergency meeting with defection on its mind first appeared on Highland Post .

By Augusten Blah Before Meghalaya expands its surveillance network, the public deserves to know how well the existing one is working. There is an uncomfortable question at the heart of Meghalayas growing reliance on technology for public safety: Are we building a larger surveillance system or are we first making sure that the system we [] The post CCTV Cameras or Cameras of Accountability? first appeared on Highland Post .

The hills of the Northeast have always been governed by community, not by files and signatures in distant offices. For tribal communities in Meghalaya, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur and Assam, land is not just property. It is identity, livelihood, culture and memory. Any attempt to weaken the role of village institutions in deciding what [] The post Consent Diluted first appeared on Highland Post .

Editor, After six decades of celebrating Teachers Day many questions have become vital today . And the most important of all is that in this contemporary world, has the role of teachers changed? The answer is a definite yes. Decades ago the picture of a teacher was imagined as someone holding a stick, giving [] The post Has the burden of teachers increased first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 10: Thousands of pigs have died across Meghalaya due to African Swine Fever, prompting pig farmers to take to the streets on Thursday demanding screening of pigs entering the state and compensation. The Hills Farmers Union (HFU) took out a peaceful rally from Civil Hospital junction to Malki, alleging infected pigs brought from [] The post African Swine Fever kills thousands of pigs, farmers protest in Shillong first appeared on Highland Post .

Khliehriat, Sep 10: MDCs from East Jaintia Hills on Thursday directed all coke plant owners in the district to install pollution control measures and plant trees around their factories to check black smoke. The directive was issued at a meeting held at East Side Inn Hotel, Khliehriat. Speaking to reporters, Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council [] The post East Jaintia MDCs pull up coke plants over pollution first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 10: The Garoland State Movement Committee (GSMC), Pedaldoba Regional Unit, has petitioned the Deputy Commissioner of West Garo Hills, alleging coercive enrolment of Meghalaya residents in Assam census in border villages. Chairman Rimjen Ch. Sangma, in a letter today, alleged that census officials from Goalpara entered villages like Kurung and Saltopgre under Raksamgre [] The post GSMC alleges Assam census staff coercing Meghalaya residents in border villages first appeared on Highl

Shillong, Sep 10: A family at Murikhati village in South West Garo Hills was affected after wild elephants damaged their houses in the early hours of Wednesday. The incident occurred around 12:30 am when an elephant damaged residential structures of Khetish Hajong and Obharani Hajong. The kitchen and storehouse of Khetish Hajong were severely damaged, [] The post Elephant damages houses in SWGH, relief given first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 10: A book documenting the life, political contributions and legislative interventions of former Chief Minister B.B. Lyngdoh was released at the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly on Thursday. Assembly Speaker Thomas A. Sangma released the book and described Lyngdoh as a towering leader who played a crucial role in the states political development. This is [] The post Book on former CM B.B. Lyngdoh released first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 10: The Departments of Psychiatry and Community Medicine, NEIGRIHMS, organised a public awareness programme on World Suicide Prevention Day on Thursday at the Rural Health and Training Centre, Bhoirymbong, Ri-Bhoi. Held on the theme Changing the Narrative on Suicide, the programme aimed to raise awareness on prevention, reduce stigma around mental health, and [] The post NEIGRIHMS holds awareness programme on World Suicide Prevention Day first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 9: Voice of the people Party (VPP) chief and Nongkrem MLA, Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit, today called out what he says is the hypocrisy of the state government on the issue of teachers. The opposition party, Basaiawmoit said, prioritises education, both from the point of view of the teachers as well as the welfare [] The post Ardent chastises Govt for teacher pay hypocrisy; voices concern over State debt first appeared on Highland Post .

Nongpoh, Sep 9: The Deputy Commissioner of Ri-Bhoi today convened a meeting with representatives of the Meghalaya Commercial Truck Owners and Drivers Association (MCTODA) to discuss the growing difficulties faced by truck owners and drivers due to the lack of designated parking and layby facilities along National Highway 6 in Ri-Bhoi. The issue has become [] The post DC calls MCTODA meeting over urgent need for truck laybys in Ri-Bhoi first appeared on Highland Post .

By Shobha Shukla With just 52 months left to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals, the world is already falling dramatically short on goals related to gender equality and health rights. Decades of progress secured through legally binding treaties and other international agreements and commitments, are being threatened by a growing anti-rights backlash. Well-coordinated anti-rights [] The post Beyond disguise: Defending womens rights against the anti-rights backlash first appeared on High

Residents of over 40 villages marching against the relocation of the Ri Muliang C&RD Block office from Nonglang to Tynghor is not just a local grievance. It is a textbook case of how administrative units in Meghalaya are treated as political trophies to be given before elections and taken away after them. At first [] The post Trophy Block? first appeared on Highland Post .

Editor, Through the columns of your respected newspaper, I wish to draw attention to a serious concern arising from the growing use of anti-conversion laws in India. No reasonable person supports conversion through force, fraud, coercion or improper inducement. Such acts should certainly be prevented and punished. However, laws intended to stop forced conversions must [] The post Anti-conversion laws should not criminalise voluntary prayer & worship first appeared on Highland Post .