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Shillong, Aug 26: The Meghalaya Assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution opposing uranium mining in the state. The resolution, moved by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, was backed cutting across party lines. The Chief Minister said tribal areas are under Sixth Schedule where land is held under community, clan and customary tenure, and allotment [] The post Meghalaya Assembly unanimously opposes uranium mining; CM moves resolution first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 25:The opposition Trinamool Congress (TMC) today raised its concerns regarding child nutrition and severe anaemia among mothers in the state on the second day of the Autumn session of the Meghalaya Assembly here today. Rajabala MLA Dr Mizanur Kazi submitted three questions on the total number of Anganwadi centres operating from temporary or [] The post TMC raises concerns over child nutrition, anaemia in mothers first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 25:VPP MLA Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit on Tuesday raised a Zero Hour notice on Rs 850 crore New Shillong Water Supply Scheme Phase-II, questioning tender structure and transparency. Basaiawmoit said the tender for Phase-II Part-A valued at Rs 850.58 crore was floated on July 31 with bids closing August 28, 2026 and the House [] The post VPP questions Rs 850 cr water scheme single-package tender, Govt defends EPC mode first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 25:Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday said he would personally review the States social audit system after opposition questioned its effectiveness. The issue was raised during the question hour by VPP MLA Heavingstone Kharpran seeking details on audits under C&RD Department schemes. C&RD Minister Sosthenes Sohtun said four schemes fall under social [] The post CM to personally review social audit system after Oppn flags gaps first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 25:The Khasi Students Union (KSU) on Tuesday accepted the governments invite for talks on its five-point charter, but warned of intensifying agitation if the outcome is not fruitful. The meeting is scheduled on Wednesday at the Secretariat, to be chaired by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma. The KSU delegation will be led by Assistant [] The post KSU accepts Govt talks invite, warns of bigger stir if fails first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 25:Tourist taxi services between Tura and Guwahati were suspended for two days after two motorcycle-borne miscreants allegedly hurled stones at a taxi at Bijoynagar in Assam on Sunday. The Garo Hills Tourist Taxi Association (GHTTA) said the suspension, which began today, is a precautionary measure in view of safety of drivers and passengers [] The post Tura-Guwahati tourist taxis off road for 2 days after stone-pelting in Assam first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 25: The Hyniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organization (HITO), East Khasi Hills, has demanded priority recruitment of qualified local youth in Jio Telecom. In a statement, HITO said it met Jio representatives and sought greater employment for Meghalaya youth in human resources, supervisory, managerial and other posts as per eligibility, citing scarcity of jobs for [] The post HITO seeks priority for local youth in Jio Telecom jobs first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 25: The Jaintia Students Union (JSU) has demanded immediate postponement of the District Selection Committee Grade-IV written exam, citing non-declaration of previous results and alleged irregularities. In memorandum to West Jaintia Hills Deputy Commissioner, the JSU said candidates who qualified the 2021 Grade-IV written exam appeared for interviews in June 2026, but final [] The post JSU seeks postponement of DSC Grade-IV exam, flags transparency lapses first appeared on Highland

Shillong, Aug 25: The office of the Meghalaya Chief Electoral Officer today held an online review of the notice phase, hearings and claims and objections under Special Intensive Revision (SIR). According to CEO BDR Tiwari 6,43,439 notices were generated, of which 4,78,217 delivered and 1,65,222 pending deliveries. He directed priority service of remaining notices with [] The post SIR: 6.43 lakh notices out, over 62,000 hearings done first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 25: The Meghalaya government has launched Early Salary Advance (ESA) Scheme for regular employees. The scheme was launched on August 19 by Finance Commissioner & Secretary Vijay Kumar D, in presence of senior Finance and NIC officials. Under ESA, employees can instantly access portion of salary before payday to meet urgent needs. InstaPe [] The post Govt launches Early Salary Advance scheme for employees first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 25:East Zone defeated North East Zone by a whopping innings and 210 runs on the third day of their Duleep Trophy match in Bengaluru today. There were three Meghalayans in the playing XI Kishan Lyngdoh, Akash K Choudhary and Arpit Bhatewara. Playing against an East Zone team with the likes of the [] The post Kishan, Akash & Arpit feature for NE Zone in Duleep Trophy first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 25: Nangkiew Irat scored twice in the second half to beat Laitkor 2-0 in their Shillong Premier League 2026 match at the SSA Stadium here today. Ronaldkydon L Nonglait (67) and Jefferson Pakyntein (90+4) scored the two goals for Nangkiew Irat in what was their first win of the season. Laitkor won their [] The post SPL 2026: Nangkiew Irat register first win by blanking Laitkor first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24:The Jaintia Students Union (JSU) has filed a PIL in Meghalaya High Court challenging the environmental public hearing held on July 31 for Shree Cements proposed mining project at Lum Syrman, Elaka Nongkhlieh. A delegation led by education secretary Bocheru Mi Pohsnem and general secretary Neilkee Mukhim filed the PIL on Monday. The [] The post JSU files PIL against Shree Cement public hearing, warns of stir first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24:Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma today strongly backed Advocate General Amit Kumar days after the Shillong Bar Association and High Court of Meghalaya Bar Association urged the state government to suspend or remove him over remarks allegedly made during a court hearing. Responding to questions on Monday, Sangma said he was aware of [] The post Govt backs under-fire Advocate General first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24:The statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at R.R. Colony, Shillong, which was desecrated by unidentified masked men during the KSU rally violence, will be restored and re-installed. The decision was taken at a meeting held recently at the office chamber of the Director, Arts & Culture, to discuss repairs of statues of [] The post Netaji statue desecrated during Aug 19 violence to be restored first appeared on Highland Post .

By Augusten Blah The long queues at petrol stations in Shillong and the growing anxiety among citizens over the possible disruption of petrol, diesel and LPG supplies from Assam should concern us, not merely because people fear running out of fuel, but because it exposes a deeper and more fundamental question about Meghalayas energy security. [] The post Fuel Panic in Shillong: Is Meghalayas Fuel Security Too Dependent on Assam? first appeared on Highland Post .

Editor, Recent statements from the Chief Ministers Office and the Deputy Chief Minister for Home Department reveal an unwillingness to acknowledge intelligence failures, even as systemic flaws become increasingly evident. It seems our political leaders are more focused on preparing a salvo of missiles for Assembly debates than addressing the everyday realities and struggles of [] The post Intelligence Gathering Does Matter first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24: A 14-year-old boy was allegedly assaulted in Laitumkhrah, with his father lodging a complaint at Laitumkhrah Police Station. The victim has been identified as Vedrinhio Salgado R. Marak, resident of Government Quarter, Member Hostel, who was reportedly heading out to buy clothes when the incident occurred. According to the FIR filed by [] The post 14-year-old assaulted in Laitumkhrah; father files complaint first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24:The District Magistrate of East Jaintia Hills has banned protests of five or more people in and around the Deputy Commissioners office in Khliehriat. The DM, Manish Kumar, in an order passed issued today, said that information has been received regarding planned protests/demonstrations of the Khasi Students Union (KSU) near the DCs office [] The post EJH bans protests around DCs office first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24: Meghalayas tourism stakeholders have appealed for peace and unity, expressing confidence that the state will soon welcome visitors back with its famed hospitality. Meghalaya Rural Tourism Forum president Alan West Kharkongor said while over 80 per cent bookings were cancelled following the recent violence in Shillong, the situation has now improved and [] The post Tourism picking up again, stakeholders appeal for peace first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24: The Hyniewtrep Youths Council (HYC) has filed an RTI application seeking details of legal proceedings concerning Lum Survey in Shillong. The application was filed by Enlang Sawian, education secretary, HYC-CEC, to the PIO, Office of the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills. Sawian has sought details of all pending and disposed cases relating [] The post HYC files RTI on Lum Survey legal proceedings first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24: The Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH) Shillong, in collaboration with AIIMS Guwahati and the HTAIn Secretariat, Department of Health Research (DHR), organised a sensitisation meeting on Health Technology Assessment (HTA) for the Northeast at AIIMS Guwahati. The meeting aimed to strengthen awareness and understanding of HTA and promote the use of [] The post IIPH, AIIMS hold HTA sensitisation meet for Northeast first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24: The Shillong General Post Office (GPO) was among 14 renovated post offices across the country virtually inaugurated on Monday by Union Minister for Communications and DoNER Jyotiraditya M. Scindia. The inauguration was held at Rang Bhavan, New Delhi, where Scindia also launched the Dak Seva and Dak MITRA Apps in the presence [] The post Shillong GPO among 14 renovated post offices in country first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24: Alaya Cafe & Bar at Fire Brigade Road has denied allegations of playing loud music late into the night, clarifying that it had closed by 9:30 pm on August 21 due to unrest in the city. The clarification came after Lower Nongthymmai resident Susan Marbaniang complained to the Governor, Chief Minister, DC [] The post Alaya Cafe denies noise violation, says closed early on Aug 21 due to unrest first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24: A Special POCSO Court in West Jaintia Hills has sentenced a man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a 13-year-old minor in 2022. Special Judge (POCSO) P. Syngkon on August 18 convicted Salwi Shadap of Ionglwit village and also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 The case was lodged at Nartiang [] The post Man gets 20 years jail for raping minor in WJH first appeared on Highland Post .