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Shillong, Aug 21:The blockade imposed by certain groups in Assam on vehicular movement from and to Meghalaya worsened today, with transporters deciding to stop goods trucks from entering this state. Meghalaya is almost wholly dependent on trucks passing through Assam for supplies of food, fuel, daily needs and other goods. The blockade began after violence [] The post Assam blockade expands despite Himanta-Conrad moves to restore calm first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 21:Petrol stations in Shillong and other parts of the state saw a rush of demand today after the news emerged that theNorth East Petroleum Mazdoor Union had decided on an indefinite cessation of loading and unloading of products for Meghalaya until peace is restored. Long queues were seen at different petrol stations in [] The post Panicked buyers drain petrol stations dry first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 21:A failure to listen to the concerns of the public was a direct cause of the violence that descended on Shillong on Wednesday, Leader of the Opposition and former Chief Minister Dr Mukul Sangma said today. Addressing a press conference, Dr Sangma blamed the state government for the law and order breakdown during [] The post Govt failure to listen to public complaints led to violence: Mukul first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 21:The youth wing of the United Democratic Party (UDP) has accused police of not providing sufficient security to the rally conducted by the Khasi Students Union (KSU) on Wednesday, which then turned violent, resulting in damage to property and injuries to several innocent passersby. The UDP youth wing also criticised the state government [] The post UDP youth wing accuses cops of not providing security to KSU rally first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 21:Leader of Opposition Dr Mukul Sangma on Friday said the state government must reflect public sentiment on the uranium mining issue and remain consistent, regardless of who is in power. Reacting to the centres recent MMDR Act amendment passed in Parliament, Dr Sangma said while laws may change, Meghalayas stand cannot ignore history. [] The post Match uranium stand with peoples sentiment: Mukul first appeared on Highland Post .

By Augusten Blah Before We Take Sides, Let Us First Understand the Truth. Shillong needs facts, restraint and leadership, not another battle of narratives. Shillong is going through a deeply concerning moment. Associations and pressure groups are taking to the streets, speaking about their rights, their concerns and their demands. On the other side, communities [] The post Shillong at a Crossroads: Facts Before Blame, Dialogue Before Division first appeared on Highland Post .

On August 19, Shillong bled. A rally that was meant to be a statement became a scene of smashed cars, torched vehicles and 16 injured people. The Khasi Students Unions black flag bike ride, meant to press a 5-point charter, ended with masked men turning anger into violence. That should have been the end of [] The post The Road Wars first appeared on Highland Post .