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Shillong, Oct 25: Former Rajya Sabha MP and ex-National Peoples Party (NPP) Meghalaya president, Wanweiroy Kharlukhi, is set to announce his support for Congress Party candidate Vincent H Pala in the upcoming Lok Sabha by-election for the Shillong constituency. The formal announcement of his support will be made during a press conference scheduled on Monday, [] The post WR Kharlukhi to back Vincent Pala for Shillong Lok Sabha by-election first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 25: Citizens groups Thma U Rangli-Juki (TUR) has written to the Meghalaya government demanding that the controversial Shillong Peak Ropeway project be scrapped due to the environmental risks that may come with it. TUR penned a letter yesterday to BM Syiem, Chief Ropeways Inspector-cum-Member Secretary Licensing Authority, who had called for suggestions and [] The post Heed the people, scrap Shillong Peak Ropeway: TUR to Govt first appeared on Highland Post .

Itanagar, Oct 25: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday held separate meetings with legislators and representatives of the Arunachal Indigenous Tribes Forum (AITF) and community-based organisations (CBOs) on the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), stressing the need to balance national security with environmental concerns and the rights of locals. Khandu, in a [] The post Siang project: Arunachal CM holds talks with MLAs, community orgs amid protests first appeared

Shillong, Oct 25: In a blow against drugs by the central government, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has launched Operation Trident, with 38 teams striking 38 locations simultaneously across Assam, Mizoram and Manipur. The crackdown is in line with the Centres policy of zero tolerance against drugs and strategic shift from a seizure-centric to a [] The post Narcotics Bureau launches Trident with 38 teams striking 38 NE locations first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 25: In a moment of pride for ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), West Garo Hills, Chekjing M Sangma, a 67-year-old smallholder from Sadolpara village under Dadenggre Block, West Garo Hills, received national recognition when Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated his efforts in millet promotion during the radio programme Mann Ki Baat. Sangma owns approximately [] The post WGH farmer recognised by Modi first appeared on Highland Post .

New Delhi, Oct 25: Hitting out at Mallikarjun Kharge for his personal remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP on Sunday said the Congress chief is using language associated with thugs and hooligans, reflecting the ideological bankruptcy of his party that appears more like a mafia gang. The ruling party also announced that it [] The post Father of all remarks: BJP slams Kharges Modi ka baap comment first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 25: New Delhis Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) in collaboration with Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU) is to open a two-day art exhibition called microSPILLS featuring new artwork and thoughts of 13 young practitioners that present their concerns on the question of land, movement, memory and relations. The artists have all been [] The post Pop-up exhibition at MLCU today featuring NE artists first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 25: The Ranikor Division Executive Engineer of the Public Works Department (Roads) has issued a general notice to the public, transporters and truck owners about restrictions on the Maweit-Nongjri stretch of the Nongstoin-Maweit-Nongjri Road due to improvement and upgrade work. RB Dkhar said that work on the stretch, which goes via Nongkulang village [] The post Restrictions imposed on Maweit-Nongjri Road first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 25: Shillong-based Polo Hotels Group has expanded into Nagaland with the opening of Polo Hotel Kohima, the states first five-star hotel. The 56-room property was inaugurated by Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav on Saturday in the presence of state Tourism and Higher Education Minister Temjen Imna Along and other dignitaries, according to a [] The post Polo Hotels Group opens Nagalands first 5-star property first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 24: An RTI investigation by Blind Lead Trust has exposed systemic failure in disability reservation in Meghalaya, with 95 out of 115 public offices reporting not a single employee with disabilities. The Trust filed 115 RTIs 106 in government departments and nine in educational institutions and received all replies as of [] The post 83% Govt offices in Meghalaya have zero PwD staff, groups threaten hunger strike first appeared on Highland Post .

Imphal, Oct 24 (PTI): For the first time since ethnic violence erupted in Manipur in May 2023, security forces have taken control of a camp meant to house Kuki-Zo militants under a nearly two-decade-old truce and plan to audit all 14 such camps across the state, top security officials said on Saturday. This rare takeover [] The post Manipur forces take over Kuki-Zo militant camp, plan statewide audit first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 24: Former Meghalaya Minister Ismail R. Marak on Saturday joined the BJP in a bid to boost the partys base in Garo Hills. Marak was inducted in Tura in presence of BJP Meghalaya in-charge and MP Kanad Purkayastha, state co-in-charge Numal Momin and state president Rikman G. Momin. A veteran from Rongram, Marak [] The post Ex- Minister Ismail Marak joins BJP first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 24: The Achik State Peoples Front (ASPF) has extended support to the joint complaint filed by VEC Presidents and Secretaries of Songsak C&RD Block, East Garo Hills, over irregular functioning of the Block office. In a representation to the C&RD Commissioner & Secretary, ASPF General Secretary Bernita Marak stated that the present BDO, [] The post ASPF seeks regular BDO at Songsak first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 24: NEC Secretary Satinder Kumar Bhalla on Thursday reviewed the progress of the Integrated Lakadong Turmeric Value Chain Enhancement Project in West Jaintia Hills. Bhalla inspected the proposed site for the Centralised Processing Unit and Curcumin Extraction Plant at Thadmuthlong C Phramer village, where officials said tendering will begin after finalisation of plans [] The post NEC Secretary reviews Lakadong turmeric project in WJH first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 24: A team from ICAR visited Umsarang village in Bhoirymbong Block, Ri-Bhoi as part of the Khet Bachao Abhiyan Rabi Campaign to promote better farming practices and soil health management. Altogether 20 farmers were sensitised on soil testing, nutrient management and liming to correct soil acidity. The team stressed on farm mechanisation for [] The post ICAR scientist visits Ri-Bhoi village to promote better farming practices first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 24: The ten-day Gandhi Shilp Bazaar 2026 showcasing the rich handloom, handicraft and cultural heritage of Northeast began today at Mopin Solung Ground, Itanagar. Organised by the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Ltd in association with the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, the bazaar will continue till [] The post Gandhi Shilp Bazaar showcases Northeast craft traditions first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 24: The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) will hold its 12th Convocation on October 31 A total of 1,469 students and scholars will receive degrees, including 42 PhDs, 584 postgraduates, 798 undergraduates and 45 diplomas. Supreme Court Judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan will be the chief guest and confer degrees, while Association [] The post 1,469 students to graduate at USTMs 12th Convocation first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 24: Meghalaya made a strong start at the Asia Oceania Kettlebell Sport Championship 2026 in Goa, winning seven medals including three gold, two silver and two bronze on the opening day. The championship is being held from October 23 to 25. Meghalaya fielded an eight-member contingent led by coach Sandeep Sharma, comprising Iaphilaihun [] The post Meghalaya wins 7 medals on day one of Asia Oceania Kettlebell Championship first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 23: Khasi Students Union (KSU) leaders Raymond Kharjana and Reuben Najiar were released from jail on bail today more than two months after their arrest in connection with the August 19 violence perpetrated during a KSU rally. KSU president Kharjana and general secretary Najiar were welcomed by several of union members as they [] The post 2 KSU leaders arrested over Aug 19 violence let out on bail first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 23: A committee constituted by the Union Ministry of Coal had made positive noises to a proposal to reduce the size of land required for so-called scientific coal mines from the present 100 hectares. The committee has been tasked with examining small-scale coal mining in Meghalaya. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma today met [] The post Coal committee looks favourably on reduced land requirement for mines first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 23: Not a single student from Meghalaya has made it to the 48-member provisional admission list for B.Sc Nursing 2026-27 at NEIGRIHMS, notified on September 7. The Hyniewtrep Youths Council (HYC) on Friday submitted a representation to the NEIGRIHMS Director seeking a dedicated state quota for Meghalaya students. HYC said while it respects [] The post Zero Meghalaya students in NEIGRIHMS nursing list, HYC demands state quota first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 23: The Meghalaya Pradesh Youth Congress (MPYC) has urged NEIGRIHMS to adopt an 80:20 female-male ratio in nursing recruitment, citing patient comfort, dignity and the need for adequate female nursing staff in sensitive departments. Addressing a press conference today, MPYC members said the institute should reconsider its recruitment approach, particularly in departments such [] The post State Youth Congress backs NEIGRIHMS hiring reforms first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 23: The Meghalaya Congress Party has called for the proposed Shillong Ropeway project to be put on hold, questioning the adequacy of the environmental studies, public consultation and safety assessments carried out for the Rs 151 crore project. State Congress secretary Manuel Badwar said the government must address concerns over forest clearance, water [] The post Congress appeals for pause on Ropeway first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 23: Following the threat of a hunger strike by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) comprising various associations in the quarrying business, from stone crushers to quarry owners and truckers, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong called the JAC leaders for a meeting at his office today. In its previous meeting, the JAC had decided [] The post Quarry stakeholders call off hunger strike as Govt to study demands first appeared on Highland Post .

By Augusten Blah Introduction: The Twin Pillars of Electoral Trust In a foundational democratic discourse, Time to Revisit the Ballot Paper? Strengthening Public Trust in Indias Democracy, the central thesis argued that institutional confidence at the immediate point of franchise is the irreducible baseline of a resilient republic. The procedural mechanisms through which a [] The post The Architecture of Representation: Securing the Substantive Value of the Sovereign Vote first appeared on High

The Central government has made a new draft for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Control and Supervision of Experiment, Breeding and Trading of Laboratory Animals) Rules, 2026 to replace a 1968 and 1998 framework with a modern, graded system for animal experimentation. Science has changed a lot since then. The new draft has some [] The post Lab Animal Rules Need Fixing first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 23: Meghalayas Rajya Sabha MP James PK Sangma has welcomed the swift action taken by Delhi Police in the case involving racial slurs against a youth from Tripura, saying timely action against such incidents can help raise awareness and discourage people from taking racism lightly. Speaking to reporters, Sangma said Racism is a [] The post Racism demands prompt action: James on Delhi incident first appeared on Highland Post .

Nongpoh, Oct 23: An initiative to improve sanitation and environmental cleanliness was launched in Byrnihat today, with the Ri-Bhoi town receiving six electric-powered waste collection vehicles to serve 20 villages and three mechanical road sweepers to improve road cleanliness. The vehicles were provided through the office of the Umling Block Development Officer with the aim [] The post New electric waste vehicles, road sweepers launched in Byrnihat first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 23: Achik Society for Ownership of Native Grounds (ASONG) has reshuffled its Central Executive Council for 2026. The organisation will be led by President Greneth M. Sangma and General Secretary Shiva R. Sangma. Former GSMC leader Salniang A. Sangma joins as Chief Organising Secretary. The council said it will strengthen units across five [] The post ASONG reshuffles central council first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 23: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the government sees youth as its greatest strength and spending on youth programmes is not expenditure but investment for generations. He was addressing the SPARK Meghalaya State Summit 26 in Tura. SPARK is School Programmes in Articulation, Resilience and Kindness. Sangma said he had suggested shifting [] The post SPARK is not expenditure, its investment: Conrad first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 23: A man who attempted to slit the throat of a minor boy with a sharp weapon in 2022 has been sentenced to six years rigorous imprisonment by the District and Sessions Court, Shillong. The convict has been identified as Deepak Debnath. East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem said the case was registered [] The post Man gets 6 years jail for slitting childs throat first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 23: Jowai Polytechnic Institute marked its Silver Jubilee with Technophilia 2, a technical exhibition showcasing students innovative projects and practical skills. Commissioner and Secretary Vijay Kumar Mantri who attended the event as the chief guest called for a shift from textbook based education to skill-oriented learning through labs, workshops and real world projects [] The post Jowai Polytechnic Silver Jubilee tech fest puts skills before textbooks first appeared on Highland

Shillong, Oct 23: As part of the Golden Jubilee celebration of West Khasi Hills District, the district administration in collaboration with the Tourism Department, Haikai Travels and Mynni Mawbri Multipurpose PACCS Ltd organised Kite Flying and Traditional Horse Riding competitions at Mynni Mawbri Playground on Friday. The event brought together the local community and traditional [] The post Kites soar, hooves thunder for Golden Jubilee in WKH first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 23: The 5th KIO North East Zone Karate Championship 2026 began at the NEHU Convocation Hall here today, bringing together more than 900 karatekas and officials for the two-day regional sporting event hosted by the All Meghalaya Karate-Do Association (AMKA) with the support of Meghalayas Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs. The championship, [] The post 5th KIO North East Zone Karate Championship gets underway in Shillong first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 22: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) opposing the Shillong Peak ropeway project today walked out of a stakeholders meeting after a heated exchange with representatives of the Raid Laban Dorbar over whether residents had been informed about the public consultation for the project. The meeting, co-chaired by Meghalaya Ropeway Development Authority CEO and [] The post JAC stage walkout from Ropeway stakeholders meeting first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 22: The sole remaining United Democratic Party (UDP) MLA, Metbah Lyngdoh, who is also president of the party, today broke his silence on the twin mass defections from his party. Addressing reporters, Lyngdoh, who is a cabinet minister, said that he was surprised at the sudden turn of events in the UDP, which [] The post Last man standing: Metbah surprised by UDP defections first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 22: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) has extended full solidarity to the agitating deficit teachers of Meghalaya, accusing the state government of insensitivity and bureaucratic arrogance in handling their legitimate demands. In a statement issued on Thursday, VPP president Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit said the teachers agitation is a disturbing reminder of [] The post VPP backs deficit teachers stir, slams bureaucratic apathy first appeared on Highland Post .

By Aaron Robertson A thousand years ago, someone stood in front of an unfinished stone pillar and decided where to strike next. We probably wont know their name. We may never know how they learned their art or how much their wages were like. But somewhere in India, the pillar they carved might still be [] The post A Thousand Years and Beyond: Indias Architecture Carved in Stone first appeared on Highland Post .

Editor, Has the State Bank of India developed a habit of viewing its customers as cockroaches? How can it downplay the breach of 3,897 customers as a very small number when their names, genders, mobile numbers, dates of birth, email IDs, addresses, branch codes, and CIF numbers have reportedly been exposed on the dark web? [] The post SBI Downplays Breach first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 22: A petrol bomb was hurled at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office at Langkyrding Mihngi in the early hours of Thursday, triggering fresh concern over a spate of such attacks in the city during Puja festivities. No injury or damage was reported. The attack on the ED office follows similar incidents reported from [] The post ED office attacked, City hit by petrol bomb spree first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 22: Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) across Meghalaya today launched the nationwide convergence campaign Khet Bachao Abhiyan Rabi 2026 with focus on soil health, sustainable agriculture and scientific farming. The campaign under the theme Healthy Soil, Prosperous Farmers was simultaneously launched at the national level by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan from [] The post KVKs launch Khet Bachao Abhiyan across state first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 22: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma today said the government is making big investments in infrastructure while also upscaling livelihoods through targeted interventions. Speaking at CM-Elevate- Celebration of Entrepreneurship at Jengjal in West Garo Hills, he said without big investment the State cannot push growth and development. In the last eight years, the [] The post Govt pushing infra, livelihoods together: CM at Jengjal first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 22: Tourism assets near Weiia Falls, one of Meghalayas most prominent waterfalls, were vandalised on the night of October 16. The damage was discovered the next morning. The structures, constructed by the Tourism Department near the falls, were found damaged by unknown miscreants. When enquired, shopkeepers in the vicinity said they had no [] The post Tourism assets vandalised at Weiia Falls first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 22: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) has written to Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma seeking facilitation of an early meeting with the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare to resolve issues concerning recruitment practices at NEIGRIHMS. In a letter to the CM, the KSU recalled that on May 1, 2025 it had [] The post KSU seeks meeting with Union Health Min over NEIGRIHMS recruitment first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 22: The Hyniewtrep Youths Council (HYC) has accused the state government of adopting double standards in disclosing information on legal expenditure. In a statement issued today, HYC President Roy Kupar Synrem said RTI replies show contrasting responses from two government entities. While the Meghalaya Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) furnished year-wise details of legal [] The post HYC flags double standards in RTI replies on legal fees first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 22: In a major crackdown on illegal timber operations, the Forest Department seized a large quantity of Sal logs and dismantled an illegal sawmill near Bhaitbari in West Garo Hills on Wednesday. Acting on specific intelligence, a team led by Range Officer, Hollaidanga Range, under the guidance of DFO, West & South-West Garo [] The post Forest Dept cracks down on illegal sawmills in WGH, seizes timber first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 22: Kitborlang Giri Jarain, President of the National Peoples Youth Front (NPYF), North Shillong, the youth wing of the NPP, has quit the party and joined the BJP. Jarain, who had submitted his resignation on October 16 citing personal reasons, was formally inducted into the BJP by Chief Spokesman Mariahom Kharkrang on Thursday. [] The post North Shillong NPYF president joins BJP first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 22: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma today inaugurated two key infrastructure projects in Gambegre-the renovated Rimrangpara Higher Secondary School and the Integrated Block Development Complex of Gambegre, along with a digital library and SBI ATM. The Chief Minister was accompanied by Gambegre MLA Mehtab Chandee A. Sangma, Chokpot MLA Sengchim Sangma and Gambegre [] The post Meghalaya upgrades education, block infra: CM opens school, Gambegre complex first appeared on Highland Post

Shillong, Oct 22: The Meghalaya Sport Climbing and Mountaineering Association (MeSCMA) informed today that Keliostar Pdai and B Kyrmenskhem Lyngdoh have been nominated to attend the Advanced Mountaineering Course (AMC) at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) in Darjeeling from October 21 to November 17. Keliostar is a Battalion Constable of the 3rd Meghalaya Police Battalion [] The post 2 Meghalayans begin advanced mountaineering course in Darjeeling first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Oct 22: The second edition of the DREAM 33 Basketball Tournament 2026, organised by DUBAKH Sports Pvt Ltd in collaboration with the state governments anti-drugs initiative DREAM, concluded on October 20 at Pearly Dew Higher Secondary School here. The tournament, which began on October 17, brought together basketball teams competing across four categories: Mens [] The post DREAM 33 Basketball Tournament 2026 concludes in Shillong first appeared on Highland Post .