A driver of a vehicle carrying newspapers for the Meghalaya Guardian, an English daily based in Guwahati, was attacked at Umling today. The incident occurred at around 5 am. A group of four persons assaulted the driver identified as Biren Boro and fled away with his mobile phone and cash. The vehicle bearing registration number [] The post Driver distributing newspapers attacked first appeared on Highland Post .

Work to repair and extend the life of the Umiam Dam bridge has been ongoing since the end of last year, with commuters having to bear the brunt of delays as the road is only opened on one lane. Periodically, the authorities at the bridge will open the lane to traffic either coming down from [] The post Umiam bridge work: Headache for commuters, opportunity for hawkers first appeared on Highland Post .

The Power Department has not instituted any load shedding this year and is hopeful of not having to introduce any, so long as the monsoon rains arrive on time. However, Shillongites have been facing random and lengthy power cuts over the last few days, sometimes going for hours on end at any time of day, [] The post Random power cuts make mockery of no load shedding pledge first appeared on Highland Post .

The Hyniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) has demanded relocation of only 194 out of 342 residents of Them ew Mawlong here to an alternative site. According to the HYC, as per replies obtained through the Right to Information (RTI) out of 342 families, there are 148 families who are not employees of the Shillong Municipal Board [] The post Sweeper Colony: Relocate only 194 residents, HYC asks Govt first appeared on Highland Post .

The Jaintia National Council (JNC) has demanded the immediate removal of the Border Security Force (BSF) check post at Sonapyrdi (Sonapur) in East Jaintia Hills and a strengthening of the anti-infiltration check gate. A delegation of the JNC today met Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong. The pressure group alleged harassment of the public by the [] The post Remove BSF, strengthen anti-infiltration: JNC first appeared on Highland Post .

The state government should not cave in to any pressure but should deal with law and order disturbances with an iron fist, South Shillong MLA Sanbor Shullai said today. The press statement was issued to condemn the incident where a petrol bomb was thrown at the residence of Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar last week. [] The post Govt should not cave to pressure, must fight with iron fist: Sanbor first appeared on Highland Post .

Editor, Today, we write this Open Letter to say enough is enough; we cannot and will not tolerate the routine violence and misogyny against women in our communities any longer. We write as Khasi and Jaintia women in rage and sadness as we confront yet another incident of gang rape in our hills, and as [] The post An Open Letter in Support of a Rape Survivor first appeared on Highland Post .

In Khasi theology, Ka Mei Hukum, or Mother Decree, and U Thaw-kur, or Creator, are perceived as the binary divine entity responsible for the origin of creation in the universe. According to this belief, the earth is the original compound crucial for creation and reproduction, existing everywhere in the universe, not just limited to soil [] The post Khasi Heritage: A Promising Disaster first appeared on Highland Post .

Sparking a debate in India, Meta-owned popular messaging platform WhatsApp has said it will exit the domestic market if asked to break message encryption. During a recent hearing of WhatsApp and Metas petitions challenging a rule of Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 in the Delhi High Court, the company [] The post The issue is privacy first appeared on Highland Post .

Two fire incidents were reported from different areas of the state today. In the first incident, a power transformer ignited into flames, causing concern among residents and passersby in Lumshatsngi locality in Shillong. The incident happened around noon. Timely intervention by the fire and emergency service prevented the fire from spreading to nearby residents. Witness [] The post Two fire incidents reported in State, 1 injured first appeared on Highland Post .

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rain in isolated places of the State this week. According to the IMD, a cyclonic circulation lies over northeast Assam and neighbourhoods between 1.5 km and 3.1 km above mean sea-level. A trough runs from north Bihar to Manipur across Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and [] The post Heavy rain predicted this week first appeared on Highland Post .

People of the State and tourists will now be able to sink into the seasons fresh and luscious strawberries as Shillong Strawberry Market began today at Khyndai Lad. The strawberry market which will run till May 3 from 12 noon to 8 pm promises a delightful combination of local produce, artistic expression, and community spirit. [] The post Strawberries from Nohron, Syntung on sale at city strawberry market first appeared on Highland Post .

The West Garo Hills district magistrate has imposed an order under section 144 CrPC that restricts entry of heavy vehicles transporting goods more than 9 metric tonnes within Tura municipal area. The order was passed yesterday following two serious accidents involving heavy vehicles and several others that took place on the AMPT highway road, leading [] The post Entry of heavy goods vehicles banned in Tura first appeared on Highland Post .

The Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya, in joint operations with state police, seized more than 42 tonnes of sugar along the international border in South Garo Hills. The sugar was intercepted before it could be smuggled over into Bangladesh on April 28. Acting on specific information, BSF personnel from the 200 Battalion in collaboration with [] The post Sugar haul continues on Meghalaya-Bangladesh border in SGH first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong Traffic Police (STP) logged 684 cases of traffic violations in a week and collected a fine of Rs 6.78 lakh. The detection was made during a special checking drive conducted from April 22 till yesterday, to ensure safety on the roads and to deter violators, East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police, Rituraj Ravi said. [] The post STP collects Rs 6.78 lakh fine from traffic violators first appeared on Highland Post .

A 6-0 victory enabled Langsning FC to book the last slot in the semifinals of the Shillong Premier League 2023 at the SSA Stadium at First Ground, Polo, here today. Nelson Rymbai (57P, 79, 90+2P) scored twice from the penalty spot for a hat-trick and there were individual goals for Kitboklang Pale (45), Overkindness Lyngdoh [] The post SPL: Langsning bulldoze Rangdajied to reach semis first appeared on Highland Post .

The Meghalaya Power Policy 2024 which was notified recently has recommended among others the need to set up thermal power stations in the State to meet the immediate shortage of base power. To meet the immediate shortage of base power and to protect the State from probable crisis of power supply due to failure of [] The post Thermal plants needed to meet energy shortage, says State power policy first appeared on Highland Post .

The Meghalaya government and representatives of the Harijan Panchayat Committee (HPC) will hold a final meeting here on May 7 to take a final decision on the modalities for shifting of the residents of Them Iew Mawlong here to an alternative site. According to sources, the State government will be represented at the meeting by [] The post Govt-HPC talks on May 7 to take final call on relocation first appeared on Highland Post .

South West Garo Hills district police made the ninth arrest from Hatsingimari, Assam today in connection with the Chenga Benga Mela rape incident involving minors. It may be noted that yesterday, the main accused in the case was also arrested by police from Teporpara Bazaar, Assam. Both were produced in court today which remanded them [] The post Ninth arrest made in SWGH rape case, probe on first appeared on Highland Post .

Tura MDC Bernard N Marak has written to the Chief Minister to ask why a company by the name of ARSS Infrastructure Projects, which was removed from the Shillong-Dawki road project, has been allotted work in Garo Hills. The question, posed on Sunday, came on the day a dumper truck belonging to the firm struck [] The post Why has tainted firm been given work in Garo Hills, Bernard asks first appeared on Highland Post .

Butchers in the State have questioned the legality of the recent statement by Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister Alexander L. Hek regarding the cattle markets located at Khanapara, Ri-Bhoi district. It may be mentioned that Hek had recently said that it would not be easy to move the cattle market at Khanapara further inside the [] The post Butchers body questions Heks claim first appeared on Highland Post .

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expressed concerns about recent incidents of criminal activity, particularly the hurling of petrol bombs at specific targets, including government officials. State BJP spokesperson Mariahom Kharkrang, also a former senior police official, has appealed to the state and district police to utilise all available resources to put an end to [] The post Petrol bomb incidents adding to States negative perception: BJP first appeared on Highland Post .

In the landscape of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Artificial Intelligence emerged as a transformative force, reshaping conventional campaign methodologies. The traditional practice of candidates physically canvassing door-to-door, exchanging pleasantries over tea, despite a prolonged absence, now yields to a paradigm shift driven by cutting-edge technology. The 2014 election witnessed the significant influence of social [] The post The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Lok Sabha Elections fir

The Congress wealth distribution plan has kicked up a storm in this Lok Sabha election. In 1953, then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehrus government brought the inheritance tax under the Estate Duty Act as it found that there were inequalities in wealth. The Act, also known as Death Tax was imposed on the principal value of [] The post An about-turn by Congress first appeared on Highland Post .

The Meghalaya High Court has directed the Meghalaya government to take steps with regard to the proposed pay scale of Court Officers of the High Court as recommended by the Registrar General of the High Court. The order was passed by Justice Hamarsan Singh Thangkhiew on April 26 on the writ petition filed by Ronald [] The post Govt told to act on pay scale hike for court officers first appeared on Highland Post .

Meghalaya has shown an encouraging growth in tele-density even as there are a total of 2.63 million wire-line and wireless subscribers of which 1.65 million are from the rural areas and 0.98 million are in urban areas of the State. This was revealed in the Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report of Telecom Regulatory Authority [] The post TRAI report shows Meghalayas growth in tele-density first appeared on Highland Post .

The expert committee to review the State reservation policy has decided to hold public hearings in the capital and all the district headquarters of the state. An official press statement informed that the decision was taken at the second physical meeting with senior officials of the Meghalaya government held today. The public hearings will also [] The post Quota policy: Expert panel to hold public hearings in all districts first appeared on Highland Post .

South West Garo Hills police announced a total of eight arrests in connection with the brutal assault and gang rape of a minor girl at Gandhipara villa during the annual Chenga Benga Mela near Garobadha on April 16. Superintendent of Police, Vikas Kumar Yadav said one person was arrested today in a joint operation with [] The post Main accused in SWGH gangrape held, child rights panel reaches Ampati first appeared on Highland Post .

The Green Tech Foundation (GTF) has demanded demolition of structures illegally erected on Wah Thangsniang, situated between Nongrimbah and Nongrim Hills locality here. GTF leader, H Bansiewdor Nonglang and members today conducted an inspection at the site and emphasised the grave consequences of erecting concrete structures, which pose a threat to residents lives and properties [] The post GTF demands demolition of illegal structures on Wah Thangsniang first appeared on Highland Post .

The silent majority will play a crucial role in deciding the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections to the Shillong seat and not the noise made on the streets during the campaign. This is the view of the United Democratic Party (UDP), who together with the Hills State Peoples Democratic Party (HSPDP), have fielded a [] The post Silent voters will make a difference not noise on the streets: UDP first appeared on Highland Post .

East Khasi Hills police today arrested another member of the Khasi Students Union (KSU) for his alleged involvement in the Ichamati killings on March 27. Osternic Marbaniang (35) was arrested from Jaiaw locality. The court granted six days for police to further question him. Earlier, three KSU activists- Shamborlang Shati and Mesadapbor Skhembil, aged 26 [] The post Ichamati killings: Police make fourth arrest first appeared on Highland Post .

Fifteen Catholic institutions celebrated Earth Day under the banner of the Catholic Religious of India (CRI) at Don Bosco square here today. Around 150 individuals, including religious sisters and brothers with their hostel students took part in the ecological awareness program with dance and song performance highlighting the importance of caring for Mother Earth and [] The post Catholic institutions mark Earth Day first appeared on Highland Post .

A suspected drug peddler on his way from Manipur to Shillong was arrested in East Jaitia Hills while transporting heroin in a vehicle with no registration number today. The accused has been identified as Nehtinmang Haokip (36) of M Songgel village, Churachandpur district in Manipur. The total weight of the contraband recovered was 900 gms [] The post Drug peddler transporting heroin worth Rs 7.2 crore arrested in EJH first appeared on Highland Post .

Residents of Nartiang has condemned the petrol bomb attack by unknown miscreants at the residence of Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar in Nongmensong. Around 70 residents comprising traditional heads, church leaders among others gathered at the Shillong Press Club to express anguish over the incident. We are saddened that a petrol bomb was hurled at [] The post Nartiang residents, JNC condemn attack on Dy CMs residence first appeared on Highland Post .

Residents of several border villages in East Jaitia Hills are reeling under darkness for the last five days, the Federation of Khasi Jaitia and Garo People (FKJGP), South Eastern Border Area circle has stated. According to the organisation, 12 villages that include Umsatai Ladwahwapung, Deinsatlang Pynurkba, Bataw, Umlyngsha Lakadong and Lama Borghat are without electricity [] The post 12 border villages reel under darkness first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong Lajong FC became the third team to qualify for the semifinals of the Shillong Premier League 2023 as they overcame Sawmer SC 4-0 at the SSA Stadium at First Ground, Polo, here today. After six rounds, Lajong now have 12 points, one behind second-placed Mawlai SC. Sawmer stay stuck on 3 points and are [] The post SPL: Lajong return to form, ease past Sawmer for SF place first appeared on Highland Post .

The North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) has announced the launch of the four-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP). The programme aims to create passionate, motivated, qualified, professionally trained and well-equipped teachers capable of designing and implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences for students of different stages of school education. It also seeks to ensure that the prospective [] The post NEHU launches four-year Integrated Teacher Education Progra

Secretary of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Rosetta Mary Kurbah has suggested the department to leverage on social media platforms to raise awareness about hygiene and veterinary-related issues among the public. Addressing a programme to mark the World Veterinary Day here, organised by the Meghalaya State Veterinary Council, she emphasised the often-overlooked role of the veterinary [] The post Kurbah calls for awareness on vet hygiene first appeared on Highland Post .

A Beautiful Mind, an event with a focus on mental health wellness and artistic expression was held at the St. Xaviers College, Umoid in South West Khasi Hills district yesterday. The event was organised by the Department of Psychology and Wellbeing of Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU) in collaboration with the District Mental Health Program. [] The post St. Xaviers College holds A Beautiful Mind event on mental health first appeared on Highland Post .

The first regional conference on health in the North East at Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU) ended on April 25. The conference on Advancing Health Equity: Bridging the Gaps was organised with the Indian Institute of Public Health, Shillong. The theme of gender equity was set in the inaugural session by the chief guest, Sampath [] The post MLCUs regional conference on health equity concludes first appeared on Highland Post .

The Meghalaya College Teachers Association (MCTA) has elected Shiv K Pradhan as its new president with Longnam W Kharpuri as the general secretary. The new office bearers of the association were elected during the 35th Biennial Conference held at Shillong College on Friday. MCTA will also comprise of two vice presidents, treasurer, six joint secretaries [] The post MCTA elects new president first appeared on Highland Post .

As many as 75,000 metric tons of assessed coal in East Jaintia Hills is yet to be transported to the designated depot. This was informed by Justice (retired) B P Katakey, who heads the single member committee constituted by the Meghalaya High Court to monitor the disposal of the mined coal and curb illegal mining. [] The post 75,000 tons of assessed coal in EJH yet to be shifted to depot first appeared on Highland Post .

In response to the heinous gang rape case in South West Garo Hills, Ampati police have launched a thorough investigation resulting in significant progress. It may be recalled that four minors were assaulted, of which two were girls, at Gandhipara villa during the annual Chenga Benga Mela near Garobadha on April 16. While the incident [] The post SWGH gangrape: 7 accused held, child rights panel to arrive today first appeared on Highland Post .

Police have enough evidence to nail the culprits involved in the gangrape of a young woman in Nongthymmai. Although the crime was committed in September 2023, it only recently became public knowledge through a video filmed of the assault. There is video footage and we are confident that we will be able to charge-sheet the [] The post Case against Nongthymmai rapists solid, says Ravi first appeared on Highland Post .

East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) Rituraj Ravi said today that police are thoroughly investigating the murders committed in Ichamati and Mawlai Mawroh. Four people have been arrested so far in connection with the crimes three in the Ichamati double murder and one in the Mawlai Mawroh case. All four are members of [] The post Police diligently working on Ichamati, Mawroh murders: SP first appeared on Highland Post .

The issue of None of the Above (NOTA) button is back in the public and legal debate. The Supreme Court on April 26 agreed to examine a plea seeking directions to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to frame guidelines or rules, if in any election all the contesting candidates individually do not surpass NOTA. [] The post NOTA as a candidate? first appeared on Highland Post .

The Meghalaya government has asked educational institutions across the state not to organise any outdoor activities or sports due to the ongoing heatwave. Director of School Education & Literacy, Swapnil Tembe in an order said the advisory was issued to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff amid the heatwave, which is affecting [] The post Govt directs schools to stop outdoor activities due to heatwave first appeared on Highland Post .

The residence of Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar has become the latest target as unknown miscreants lobbed a petrol bomb today. This comes a day after a police vehicle escorting (Retd) Maj Gen RK Jha, NEEPCO Director (Personnel) was attacked at Demthring while on his way to his residence at Laitkor. East Khasi Hills Superintendent [] The post Miscreants lobbed petrol bomb at Dy CMs house first appeared on Highland Post .

Another death in police custody was recorded today when a suspected gang leader reportedly hanged himself in his cell. According to police, Rudra Rabha had been arrested on April 24 and was remanded in police custody for five days on April 25. Police said that Rabha is a leader of a gang notorious for pilfering [] The post Gang leader hangs self in Ri-Bhoi police lock-up first appeared on Highland Post .

The Khasi Students Union (KSU) supported by residents of Sonapyrdi (Sonapur) and its adjoining villages today protested against the Border Security Force (BSF) alleged assault on locals of the area. A protest rally was held near the BSF checkpoint wherein the KSU and residents reiterated their demand to remove the camp to ensure the safety [] The post KSU, residents march to get BSF removed from Sonapyrdi first appeared on Highland Post .