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Shillong, Aug 26:The Meghalaya government is shifting its approach to disaster management from responding to disasters after they occur to reducing risks and strengthening preparedness in advance, Disaster Management Minister Lakhmen Rymbui said in the Assembly today. Replying to a cut motion on the Disaster Mitigation Fund (DMF) and disaster preparedness, Rymbui said the states [] The post Less reactive, more proactive: Govt shifting approach to disaster management first appeared on Highland Po

Shillong, Aug 26:The proposed Doppler Weather Radar for East Khasi Hills aimed at improving forecasting and early warning across the Khasi-Jaintia region has hit a roadblock over land ownership. Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal chaired a meeting with IMD officials recently which was also attended by District Disaster Management Authority CEO Shanborlang Warjri. Though a suitable [] The post Doppler Radar for Khasi-Jaintia hills hits land hurdle first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 26: East Khasi Hills District Magistrate has directed all individual and institutional arms licence holders whose licences have expired to renew them immediately. Licence holders must submit renewal applications in Form A-3 with required documents at Room 319, Arms Branch, DC Office, Shillong on or before September 20, 2026. Possession of firearms after [] The post Renew arms licences by Sept 20 first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 26:The West Garo Hills district administration has urged citizens to register births and deaths within 21 days as mandated under Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 and Meghalaya Rules 1999 (amended 2025). District Nodal Officer Dr. Angelice Agitok Sangma said registration within 21 days is free through CRS portal at Tura Municipal [] The post Register births, deaths within 21 days: West Garo Hills admin first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 26: The Hyniewtrep Youths Council (HYC) has filed a complaint with East Khasi Hills SP seeking FIR against two persons from Assam for allegedly making derogatory, defamatory and threatening remarks against Khasi-Jaintia communities in a viral Facebook Live. The complaint was filed by HYC Education Secretary Enlang Sawian against Facebook user Moskan Uddin [] The post HYC seeks FIR against 2 Assam men over slur on Khasi-Jaintia first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 26:The 41st Meghalaya State Badminton Championship 2026 was officially inaugurated today at Nongstoin with the Deputy Commissioner as the chief guest at the opening ceremony. The championship has brought together badminton players from across the state, with participation from 11 districts. There are 245 shuttlers who will be competing across 363 matches in [] The post Nearly 250 shuttlers sign up for State Badminton Cship in Nongstoi first appeared on Highland Post .

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 26: The long-pending Rongjeng-Mangsang-Adokgre (RMA) road is 97 per cent complete, Deputy Chief Minister in-charge PWD Prestone Tynsong told the Assembly on Wednesday. Replying to Rongjeng-Mangsang MLA Jim M Sangma, Tynsong said two contractors were engaged for 48 km and 22 km stretches under the Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR). [] The post Rongjeng-Mangsang-Adokgre road 97pc done, Assembly told first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 26: The Special Judge (POCSO), West Khasi Hills, has sentenced three persons to 20 years rigorous imprisonment each in three separate POCSO cases investigated by Eastern West Khasi Hills Police. The convicts are Wilphrest Mukhim, Rickynelson Marwein and Brojestar Lyngkhoi all cases registered at Mairang PS. Mukhim was awarded 20 years RI [] The post WKH POCSO court awards 20-year jail to 3 for child sexual assault first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 26: Mawlai were given a scare but came from a goal down to beat a feisty Mylliem 2-1 in their Shillong Premier League 2026 match at the SSA Stadium here today. Istarbor Marngar (33) sent a shockwave throughout the ground with a blistering opening goal for Mylliem but Basuklang Bina (41) equalised before [] The post SPL 2026: Mawlai scrape past Mylliem with stoppage time winner by Lovingstar first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 26: An Assam Police vehicle was gutted after it caught fire in the disputed Langpih area along the Assam-Meghalaya border early Wednesday. The vehicle, bearing registration number AS-01-DH-7347 and belonging to personnel posted at the Mawsikar Assam Police Camp, was parked by the roadside near Mawsikar village, a few metres from the camp, [] The post Assam Police vehicle gutted in fire in Langpih first appeared on Highland Post .

Jowai, Aug 26: As many as 18 villages under the Priang Substation in West Jaintia Hills have been without electricity since August 22 after 10-11 electric poles carrying the main 33 KV line collapsed near Lakadong village. The Khasi Students Union (KSU), Kupli Area Circle, has demanded immediate restoration and slammed the MePDCL for its [] The post 18 villages in darkness for 5 days after poles collapse in West Jaintia Hills first appeared on Highland Post .

Patna, Aug 26: Bihar was put on alert over the possibility of a sudden rise in the Gandak rivers water discharge following flash floods in several districts of neighbouring Nepal on Wednesday, prompting the state authorities to open all 36 gates of a barrage on the river to help control the situation, officials said. Chief [] The post Bihar on alert over possible rise in Gandak rivers water level after Nepal flash floods first appeared on Highland Post .

Kathmandu, Aug 26 (PTI) Seventeen people were killed and nearly 500 others, including 105 Indians, are missing after a massive flash flood originating in Tibet swept through central Nepal districts, causing devastation in towns and villages, washing away bridges and damaging at least a dozen hydropower projects on Wednesday. The flood surged through the Bhote [] The post 17 killed, nearly 500 missing as massive flash flood sweeps through Nepal districts first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 25:Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday defended the governments policy of attracting outside investment saying it was needed for jobs, while announcing a fact-finding committee into concerns over public hearing for proposed Shree Cement project. He was replying to a short-duration discussion on VPPs 10-point charter moved by party chief Ardent Miller [] The post Outside investment needed for jobs but must follow law: CM first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 25:Meghalaya has detected 736 foreign nationals staying illegally since 2021, of which 262 have been deported after serving sentences and securing travel permits, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma told the Assembly on Tuesday. He was replying to a short-duration discussion on VPPs 10-point charter moved by Nongkrem MLA Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit. Sangma said [] The post 736 illegal foreigners detected since 2021, 262 deported: CM first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 25:Meghalaya has demolished 72 illegal coke plants since 2023, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma told the Assembly on Tuesday. The action was taken by the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board in two phases 44 plants in July 2023 and 28 in 2025. Of the 44 demolished in 2023, 39 were in West [] The post 72 illegal coke plants demolished since 2023: CM first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 25:Voice of the People Party (VPP) MLA Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit on Tuesday moved special motion during the Autumn Session of the Assembly on the plight of border residents, saying they live at frontline of states territorial integrity but are last to get protection and basic services. Can we expect people to remain on [] The post Border residents face brunt, last to get services: Ardent first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 25:The opposition Voice of the People Party (VPP) on Tuesday mounted a broad challenge to the government on land, jobs, recruitment, influx and resources, placing its 10-point charter in the Assembly. Party chief and Nongkrem MLA Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit, moving short-duration discussion, demanded scrapping of the proposed Lumpongdeng project and white paper on [] The post VPP lays 10-point charter in Assembly, demands scrapping of Lumpongdeng, Shree Cement hearing first appeared

Shillong, Aug 25:Meghalaya will bring a common recruitment framework for all District Selection Committees (DSCs) with the aim to complete recruitment within six months of advertisement, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma told the Assembly on Tuesday. He was responding to a short-duration discussion on VPPs 10-point charter moved by Nongkrem MLA Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit. Under [] The post Common recruitment framework for DSCs in 6 months: CM first appeared on Highland Post .

By Antriksh Kar Singh A father fails to attend his daughters marriage ceremony in California, United States of America (USA). The reason for this absence is a systematic flaw cropped up in the Indian system rather than any financial or family issues. The man failed to get his passport renewed because of an adverse report [] The post Half-Truths & Lies Risking Information Sanctity: Indian Democracys New Reality 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: Five to six masked men torched a Bolero pickup (ML-11-A-8668) hired by Shree Cement Ltd with a petrol bomb at Lad Jarain, Sutnga Elaka in East Jaintia Hills on Tuesday evening. The vehicle belongs to a private individual and was hired by the company. Superintendent of Police Shailendra Bamaniya said there were [] The post Shree Cement hired pickup torched in EJH 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: Ri-Bhoi College and University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM) will host Khelo India Samvaad (Youth Connect) cum PM Dialogue programmes on August 27 as part of National Sports Day celebrations. According to My Bharat Ri-Bhoi, National Sports Day is celebrated on August 29 marking the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand. [] The post Ri-Bhoi College, USTM to host Khelo India Samvaad 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: Four suspected stolen motorcycles were intercepted in West Jaintia Hills on Monday, police said today. West Jaintia Hills Superintendent of Police Jagpal Singh Dhanoa said Amlarem PS naka team at Ladjaplem stopped two bikes AS-01FK 3482 and AS-26A 9873 ridden by Pynshngai Jyrwa (23) of Umsning, Lasharai and Rijiedstar Shylla [] The post 4 stolen bikes seized in WJH, 2 riders held 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:Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma sought to defend his government from charges that it had dropped the ball very badly when it came to the violence that accompanied the now infamous Khasi Students Union (KSU) rally in Shillong last week, which resulted in damage to 31 vehicles and injuries to 16 people. Responding [] The post KSU rally violence: Conrad admits Govt caught by surprise but werent sleeping first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24:The Meghalaya High Court has noted that apart from office bearers of the Khasi Students Union (KSU), no further arrests have been made in connection with the violence on August 19. The cases registered on vandalism and assault have been produced before the Court. It is noticed that perhaps the investigation is going [] The post HC seeks case diaries on Aug 19 violence, SIT probe underway 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 state government introduced a series of government bills on the first day of the Autumn Session of the Meghalaya Assembly, covering forest administration, money lending, public services, official languages and higher education. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma introduced the Meghalaya Official Language Bill 2026. This seeks to replace the Meghalaya Official Language [] The post Official Language Bill one of 10 tabled on first day of Assembly first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24:The Hyniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) has sought intervention of the Ministry of Home Affairs over alleged road blockades and obstruction of movement on the National Highway along the Meghalaya-Assam border. In a representation to Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, HITO president Donbok Dkhar and legal secretary Shaniah Nongrum alleged that Army personnel [] The post HITO seeks MHA intervention over highway blockades on Assam-Meghalaya border first appeared o

Shillong, Aug 24:The youth wing of the Hill State People Democratic Party (HSPDP) has strongly condemned alleged inflammatory statements made by Kutumba Surakshya Parishad (KSP) president Satya Ranjan Borah on Facebook. In a statement, HSPDP youth wing president Korbarlang Syiemlieh and secretary Pynshai Joel Dkhar said the Assam-based Borahs posts calling for a bigger economic [] The post HSPDP calls for case against Assam-based communal instigator 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:Police yesterday arrested the assistant organising secretary of the Khasi Students Union (KSU), Jeremiah Pohtmi, in connection with the violence during the pressure groups August 19 rally. Pohtmi was arrested on Sunday night by East Khasi Hills police from the Nongmensong neighbourhood. He was produced before the District and Sessions Court on Monday. [] The post KSU asst organising secy arrested over violence 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: As the situation starts returning to normal between Assam and Meghalaya following tensions that arose out of last weeks violent Khasi Students Union (KSU) rally, Meghalaya has designated certain police officers to coordinate with their counterparts in Assam for the smooth movement of vehicles and people between the two states. Deputy Superintendent [] The post Officers designated for coordination with Assam 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 .