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Shillong, Nov 14: The Shillong Peak Ropeway is not just a ropeway, Green Tech Foundation Chairman H. Bansiewdor Nonglang said, pointing to the projects own document to show that what is planned at Lum Shyllong is a network of multi-storey commercial buildings, parking blocks, restaurants, food courts and shops in a sensitive forest and catchment [] The post Ropeway project tagged with several big buildings first appeared on Highland Post .

Imphal, Nov 14:Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on Saturday chaired a high-level security review meeting to assess the law and order situation in the state after fresh violence claimed five more lives, a statement said. A woman was killed at Taphou Kuki village in Kangpokpi district, and four people were shot dead at New [] The post Manipur CM chairs security review meet after five deaths in fresh violence first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Nov 14: The Golden Jubilee celebration of the 50th Hundred Drums Wangala Festival concluded on Saturday at Garo Heritage Village, Wangala Adam, Chibragre, with the Hundred Drums Wangala Festival Committee earning a Guinness World Records title for the largest Wangala Dance. Over 1,000 dama players performed together in the rhythm of thousand drums, alongside [] The post Wangala enters Guinness World Records with 1,000 drums first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Nov 14: Speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, Thomas A Sangma, along with a delegation of Meghalaya legislators and officials, visited Dr B R Ambedkar House at King Henry Road, London, on November 11, as part of the ongoing State Legislators Executive Leadership Programme in London and Cambridge. The delegation comprised MLA and former [] The post Speaker, legislators visit Dr B R Ambedkar House in London first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Nov 14: The office of the Controller of Communication Accounts (CCA), North East-I Telecom Circle, Shillong, organised a programme under the Nationwide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign 5.0 on November 12 at CTO Building, Shillong. The programme aimed at helping BSNL and DoT pensioners submit their digital life certificates through the Jeevan Pramaan application. [] The post Digital life certificate camp held for BSNL, DoT pensioners first appeared on Highland Post .

By Dr. R Eugene Lamare Introduction Niangphlang are seasonal wild larvae found in the grassland areas of Meghalaya. They are the caterpillars of moths belonging to the Eupterotidae family. Their local name is derived from the Khasi words Niang (meaning insect) and Phlang (meaning grass). These larvae are edible and are considered an occasional delicacy [] The post Niangphlang From the wild, to the plate to an Emerging Festival Named After It first appeared on Highland Post .

By Pukhram Bhumita, Dwipendra Thakuria & Anupam Mishra Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth, serving as natural reservoirs of water, biodiversity, nutrients and food. They regulate floods, recharge groundwater, store carbon, support fisheries and provide habitats for numerous plant and animal species. Their contribution to agriculture extends beyond water availability: wetlands sustain [] The post The Contribution of Wetlands towards Sustainable Agriculture first appeared o

Shillong, Nov 9: A team of journalists from Shillong, as part of a press tour organised by the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), visited North Garo Hills on Monday, including Mendipathar Railway Station, the first railway station in Meghalaya. During the visit, Deputy Commissioner of North Garo Hills, MSN Marak, highlighted the significant [] The post Govt trumpets railways as boon for Garo Hills first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Nov 9: Despite facing difficulties themselves, members of the Shallang Area Traders Association (SATA) pooled their own resources to buy an ambulance for public service in the area. The vehicle was formally launched by Mawshynrut MLA and cabinet minister Methodius Dkhar in the presence of other guests and SATA president Shiningstar Riangshiang. Fr Markus [] The post Shallang Traders fund ambulance for local community first appeared on Highland Post .

Nongpoh, Nov 9: Children from Thad and Kyrdemkulai 6 Kilo villages in Ri-Bhoi stepped forward for the first time to meet the Deputy Commissioner of Ri-Bhoi and raise concerns affecting the safety and well-being of their communities. Representing their respective Childrens Clubs, the young representatives brought forward important issues concerning public safety and basic infrastructure, [] The post Young changemakers take village concerns directly to Ri-Bhoi DC first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Nov 9: Farmers in Eastern West Khasi Hills are in need of government help after a hailstorm on Sunday destroyed their paddy. The storm affected fields in Maroid, Nongthymmai, Rikhen, Thangmaw, Mawkohmit, Mawsium, Langiuh and other nearby areas. Paddy, which was ready for harvesting, bore the brunt. Squash and vegetables were also extensively damaged, [] The post EWKH villagers desperate for relief after damaging hailstorm first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Nov 9: The Bajengdoba Circle of the Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP) held a meeting with the District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO) of North Garo Hills regarding public issues at Bajengdoba Primary Health Centre, including delays in issuing birth and death certificates, poor internet connectivity and shortage of ministerial staff.j [] The post FKJGP raises health concerns in NGH first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Nov 9: November 12 will be a bank holiday for all banks and financial institutions operating in the five districts of Garo Hills, it was announced today. The order was made by the Meghalaya Governor under the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 on account of the Hundred Drums Wangala Festival. The four-day celebration begins on [] The post Garo Hills get bank holiday for Wangala Festival first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Nov 9: The Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) organised Rajya Jal Utsav 2026 at the State Convention Centre here, bringing together students, educators, government officials, experts, artists and community members in a celebration of water conservation, environmental stewardship and sustainable development. The event was attended by Vivekanand Singh Rathore, Deputy Inspector General, BSF Shillong, [] The post Meghalaya celebrate water conservation, culture & community spirit f

Shillong, Nov 9:Mawpat were two goals down but responded with a couple of their own to draw 2-2 with Mawpdang in their Group A match of the SSA Champions Cup 2026 at theSSA Stadium here today. A thrilling contest from start tofinish saw Donlad Diengdoh (1, 13) give Mawpdang a start they could have only [] The post SSA Champions Cup: Mawpdang & Mawpat split points in sensational draw first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Nov 9: Bransley D. Nongkynrih of Iron House Gym, Shillong, has won a Gold Medal in the Classic Physique A Category at the NPC Worldwide Kazakhstan Pro Qualifier 2026 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The event was held on November 7. The win marks another major milestone for the Meghalaya bodybuilder, who had earlier won [] The post Bransley Nongkynrih wins gold at Kazakhstan bodybuilding event first appeared on Highland Post .