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Shillong, Aug 31: The Hajong Students Youth Voice (HSYV) Federation Council has launched an online appeal calling for a fair, transparent and independent investigation, including a CBI inquiry, into the deaths of two young Hajong youths. Semanto Hajong (21) and Pronome Hajong (22) were found dead under suspicious circumstances inside a roadside shop at Lumsohphoh, [] The post Hajong body seeks CBI inquiry into deaths of two youths in Nongthymmai first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 31:Nangkiew Irat secured a second consecutive victory with a 1-0 result against Mylliem in the Shillong Premier League 2026 at the SSA Stadium here today. Ronaldkydon Lyngdoh Nonglait scored the only goal of the game in the 39th minute. Nangkiew Irat now have 7 points and are in the Top 4, while Mylliem [] The post SPL 2026: Nangkiew Irat inflict yet another defeat on Mylliem first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 30: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India report for Meghalaya in the year 2024-25 has noted that Rs 815.14 crore was spent by the state government without budget provision or reappropriation, i.e. without authority of the law. No money shall be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of the state except under [] The post CAG notes Rs 815 cr spent without authority of law first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 30: Meghalayas four power utilities have nearly halved their operating losses in a year and achieved 100 percent collection efficiency. Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India data shows combined loss came down to Rs 209 crore in 2022-23 from Rs 387 crore in 2021-22. Return on capital employed improved to minus 5.8 [] The post Power utilities halve operating losses first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 30:Four armed men who were allegedly planning to abduct officials of the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corp Ltd (NHIDCL) for ransom were killed in an exchange of fire with police at Songsak in East Garo Hills early on Sunday. According to a press release issued by Superintendent of Police of East Garo [] The post 4 armed men gunned down by cops in EGH first appeared on Highland Post .

Kathmandu, Aug 30: The death toll from flash floods in Nepal rose to 788 on Saturday, with bodies continuing to be recovered, as authorities warned of increased water levels in the Bhotekoshi River and urged residents and rescue personnel in flood-hit districts to remain alert. More than 2,500 people still remain missing, while nearly 9,500 [] The post Nepal toll reaches 788 fears of more floods grow; over 2,500 still missing first appeared on Highland Post .

Guwahati, Aug 30: At least eight people from Assam have been rescued in Nepal, which was struck by a devastating flash flood on August 26, and are being brought back to the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said nine more people from Assam are still missing [] The post 8 from Assam rescued in Nepal after flash flood: Himanta first appeared on Highland Post .

Ranchi, Aug 30: The Congress on Sunday alleged that the BJP and RSS were conspiring to weaken tribal representation by seeking to reduce seats reserved for them in legislatures through delimitation, and vowed to oppose any such exercise based on the 2007-08 delimitation report. Addressing the Adivasi Ekta Mahajutan Rally at Ranchis Morabadi Ground, state [] The post BJP, RSS trying to reduce tribal seats through delimitation: Congress first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 30: He was once an important figure in the Jaintia Hills unit of the Voice of the People Party (VPP), but today Snarbor Laloo is warning the public that his former party is out to mislead them. Speaking at a campaign event for the National Peoples Party (NPP) candidate DR Lyngdoh Nonglait, who [] The post VPP trying to brainwash voters: ex-member Snarbor Laloo first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 30: Five people travelling in a car were injured after their vehicle slammed into the boundary wall of Eldorado Guesthouse in the city on Saturday night. The incident near the Dhankheti roundabout resulted in the car catching fire. Passersby tried to douse the flames prior to the Fire and Emergency Service arriving at [] The post 5 injured after car slams into wall at Dhankheti first appeared on Highland Post .

By Dr Chabungbam Victoria Devi When natural and organic farming discussions were still evolving in Manipur and the rest of the North East India, it is believed that our Traditional Manipuri Yum Ingkhol were already the strongest foundation. A natural farm is a complex, self-regulating, designed ecosystem which contains a large variety of interdependent plants, [] The post Insights of Natural Farming in our Day to Day Life first appeared on Highland Post .

Raphael Warjri The legend of the mammon-serpent, Thlen, unfolds amidst the serene plains of Khasi land, where he was but the youngest of nine siblings. Yet, Thlens youth belied his mischief, and one fateful day, his actions took a grave turn when he took the life of another. The grieving parents sought justice from the [] The post A Commentary on Khasi Folklore- 32 first appeared on Highland Post .

Editor, The sharp rise in sugar prices, with rates reaching around Rs 70-80 per kg in Mumbai and other parts of the country is a matter of serious concern. With the festive season approaching, the increase is likely to push up the prices of sweets and other sugar-based products, placing an additional burden on household [] The post Control sugar prices first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 29:In a move that could redraw Meghalayas coalition math, nine of 12 UDP MLAs are set to join BJP after the second round of talks on August 30, a senior UDP leader claimed on condition of anonymity. Those likely to stay back are party president Metbah Lyngdoh, Nujorki Sungoh and Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar. [] The post Nine UDP MLAs set to join BJP, claims party insider first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 29: TheComptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has flagged major lapses in the Transport Department such as licences issued without tests, government vehicles running with registration certificates expired for 15 years, and stolen vehicles still shown as active on the VAHAN portal. According to the Performance Audit 2019-24, it was found that [] The post CAG: No test, no papers, no problem How Meghalaya Transport runs first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 29: The Comptroller and Auditor General has flagged serious lapses in Meghalayas budget management for 2024-25, citing weak forecasting, last-minute decisions and misuse of Contingency Fund. In its State Finances Audit Report, the CAG said advances were drawn from Contingency Fund to spend across 56 schemes. Total expenditure was Rs 2,434.89 crore, of [] The post Audit flags serious lapses in Meghalaya budget management first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 29:The Voice of the Party (VPP) President Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit said it was a loss that Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) could not be discussed in the Autumn Session of Meghalaya Assembly. I brought a discussion through a resolution so that the House could pass a resolution to show that we as a [] The post Ardent laments no discussion on FCRA in Assembly first appeared on Highland Post .

By Prof. M. Sumarjit Singh The main purpose of soybean, maize and pea seeds for small scale farmers in Manipur is to ensure household supplies and seed for planting, since agricultural production is seasonal while the demands for agricultural commodities are more evenly spread the year, proper storage of food grains is necessary to prevent [] The post Use of Rice Husk Ash in Controlling Pests first appeared on Highland Post .

Kathmandu, Aug 29:The images of a mud-covered elderly woman being carried to safety in the scoop of a digger have come to symbolise extraordinary accounts of survival in Nepals devastating flash floods. The woman, 97-year-old Guna Maya Bohara, was pulled alive from the rubble of her care home after a four-hour rescue operation. Her doctors [] The post Swept away, buried and stranded: Nepal flood survivors recall desperate escapes first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 29:The Hyniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) on Saturday lodged an FIR at Mawryngkneng Police Station, alleging illegal entry of three suspected Bangladeshi nationals facilitated by a driver. In the complaint HITO Mawryngkneng Circle Political Secretary Kynsaibor Myrboh and Organising Secretary Banjoplang Rynjah said on August 27 at 9:30 pm, its members intercepted the [] The post HITO files FIR over suspected Bangladeshi entry first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 29:Citizens gathered at the State Central Library premises on Saturday for a silent gathering for peace, unity and harmony called by Meghalaya Linguistic Minority Development Forum (MLMDF) after vandalism of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose bust and Swami Vivekananda statue at R R Colony. MLMDF president Sushit Kanti condemned the desecration as painful and [] The post Citizens gather for peace, CM hands over Rs 5 lakh for restoration of Netajis statue first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 29:TheCook-cum-Helpers (CCH) Unit of Gasuapara today decided to join the indefinite strike called by PM POSHAN Union, Meghalaya for honorarium hike. The strike will begin September 1 until Centre concedes demands, the workers said. Members said the honorarium is still Rs 2,000 per month despite rising prices, with no regularisation, making survival difficult. [] The post Gasuapara cooks to join indefinite strike from Sept 1 first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 29:Manipur High Court Chief Justice M. Sundar on Saturday asked law students to skill up for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Commercial Courts as the legal landscape changes fast. He was delivering a special talk at the University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM), organised by University School of Law [] The post Manipur CJ to law students: Gear up for ADR, AI, commercial courts first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 29:Meghalaya on Saturday celebrated National Sports Day 2026 under the theme Khelega Bharat, Jeetega Bharat with a call to build a world-class sporting ecosystem. The event was organized by the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs. Addressing the gathering, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Wailadmiki Shylla said the states sports budget has been [] The post Meghalaya celebrates National Sports Day first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 29:An awareness programme on Meghalaya Right to Public Service Act, 2020 was held at District Library Mynthong, Jowai, organised by District Administration, West Jaintia Hills. The programme was chaired by Research Officer AI Mawrie with Assistant Research Officer Iaidbha Phawa, Research Assistant Kynphammi Ryngkhlem and e-District Manager Roibok Pohrmen as resource persons. The [] The post WJH holds awareness on Right to Public Service Act first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 29:Ninety participants joined the 5 km run organised by the PHE Department, Mawkyrwat Division under Jal Jeevan Mission to mark Rajya Jal Utsav and Lok Jal Utsav 2026 in South West Khasi Hills. The run was held on the theme Celebrating Water Securing Sources and was flagged off by SDO (TC), PHE [] The post 90 join Jal Utsav run for water conservation first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 29:The District Sports Officer, East Jaintia Hills in collaboration with BDOs of Wapung, Lumshnong and Saipung will hold Block Level Chief Ministers Youth Engagement Programme (CM-YEP) 2026 under theme Young Meghalaya, Shaping Tomorrow to showcase youth talent. Open to schools, colleges, youth and cultural clubs and individuals aged 15-29 years, including dropouts with [] The post EJH to hold block-level CM Youth Engagement Programme first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 29:The Deputy Commissioner, East Jaintia Hills has invited proposals from NGOs, clubs and SHGs of the district for financial assistance under Chief Ministers Youth Development Scheme (CMYDS). Activities covered include youth programmes, adventure programmes, youth awareness, cleaning drives coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti, workshops, seminars on youth issues, counselling etc. Assistance will depend on [] The post Proposals invited for CM Youth Development scheme first appeared on Hi

Guwahati, Aug 29: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday visited the Assam Regimental Centre in Shillong and lauded the discipline, dedication and courage of the personnel. Sarma paid homage to soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation by laying a wreath at the War Memorial. Salute to the bravehearts [] The post Himanta visits Assam Regiment HQ in Shillong, honours soldiers first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 29: Pankaj Naug, 50, a British national of Assam origin, has been missing since August 26 after flash flood hit Rasuwagadhi border crossing during his Kailash Mansarovar yatra. Naug, born in Shillongs Keating Road and raised in Arunachal Pradesh, son of Himanshu Ranjan Naug of Rukminigaon, Guwahati, had flown to Kathmandu on August [] The post Assam man among 10 from state missing in Nepal flood at Rasuwagadhi first appeared on Highland Post .

Kathmandu, Aug 29: People lined up outside hospitals, looking through photographs of the dead pasted on walls; families wading through mud and debris in search of their possessions; a woman carrying a child past damaged buildings; and a dead dog lying amid the wreckage. These are some of the stark images that have come to [] The post Nepal digs through mud and grief, as families search for loved ones first appeared on Highland Post .

By Raphael Warjri Ritual, music and folk instruments as markers of identity The articles discussion of the maryngod (a Khasi folk violin), its role in mourning (Jamlu), the flute, Jews harp and percussion, and especially the tale of the farmer, the vampire-creature and the red-vented bulbul interveningthis section points to how folklore, ritual performance and [] The post A Commentary of Khasi Folklore- 31 first appeared on Highland Post .

By Dr. Dipon Sharmah Before I visited Kongthong, a quaint village in Meghalaya, I had heard about its unique tradition, where people are not known by their names, but by their melodies. The mother composes this melody immediately after the birth of her child. And that melody stays with the child for the rest of [] The post The village that sings first appeared on Highland Post .

Guwahati, Aug 29: Ten people from Assam have been reported missing in Nepal since devastating flash floods struck the Himalayan country three days ago, an official statement said on Saturday. Among the missing, three each are from Kamrup (Metro) and Karbi Anglong, two from Nalbari, and one each from Golaghat and Hojai districts, the Assam [] The post Ten from Assam missing in Nepal flash floods first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 28:Leader of the Opposition Dr Mukul Sangma has questioned the Meghalaya governments decision not to bring a government resolution on the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026 during the recently concluded Autumn session of the Assembly. Speaking to reporters on the final day of the session, Sangma said the FCRA issue was [] The post Mukul questions Govt lack of movement on FCRA resolution first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 28:Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla on Thursday assured the Assembly that the department will conduct a study into rising Caesarean deliveries in Meghalaya. The assurance came after a 50-minute discussion on institutional deliveries raised by Leader of Opposition Dr Mukul Sangma. Most of the mothers are required to undergo normal deliveries are becoming less. [] The post Govt to study rising C-section trend: Health Minister first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 28:As militancy in Meghalaya has been all but defeated, the size of the specialised SF-10 police unit has been reduced by 50 per cent. From 1,794 personnel, the elite SF-10 now has a sanctioned strength of 901, though the state government maintains that the downsizing has not affected its operational role or training. [] The post With insurgency levels down, SF-10 force slashed by 50 pc first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 28:Meghalaya recorded more than 5,400 VIP and VVIP visits and movements within the state, many involving visitors from Delhi from the end of the previous financial year up to this month. Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong told the Assembly today that the list includes visits by the President and Vice-President, Prime Minister, Union [] The post Meghalaya bears cost of 5,400-plus VIP trips to State first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 28:A ceremony in connection with the Presidents Police Gallantry Award will cost an estimated Rs 3 crore, with questions over this expenditure raised in the Assembly today. Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, who holds the Home portfolio, faced questions from opposition member Brightstarwell Marbaniang regarding the expense. Tynsong said the selection of the [] The post Police Gallantry Award event to cost taxpayers Rs 3 cr first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, 28: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday said revenue generated by the Excise Department helps save lives and educate children, as he inaugurated its new Rs 14.55 crore office building at Lower Lachaumiere. Sangma said the department, which operated from temporary structures for over 50 years, has seen revenue grow from Rs 180 [] The post Excise revenue helps save lives, educate children: CM first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 28:Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla on Friday defended supplementary demand of Rs 2.37 crore for food safety, saying funds needed for salaries of new Food Safety Officers and lab staff. The Rs 2,37,15,000 includes Rs 1.98 crore for officers and Rs 39.15 lakh for contractual staff at State Food Testing Laboratory, Pasteur Hills. Enforcement [] The post Rs 2.37 cr needed for food safety officers, lab staff: Minister first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 28: The Soil & Water Conservation Department on Friday launched Meghalaya Mandi, an integrated digital marketplace for cash crops covering 13 major crops across all 12 districts. The app, coded by Commissioner & Secretary Dr Joram Beda himself, connects farmers, aggregators, buyers and transporters to improve price transparency and cut middlemen. The platform [] The post Meghalaya Mandi app launched to link farmers to buyers across 12 districts first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 28: Shillong College adopted Mawkasiang village under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan on National Library Day 2026, by signing an MoU with village leadership for education and community development. The college central library donated books to Mawkasiang community library, handed over to Rangbah Shnong Tishalding Kharkongor. Librarian Dr Betbhalin Lyngdoh stressed Ranganathans Five Laws of [] The post Shillong College adopts Mawkasiang village, donates books on National Library Day first appe

Shillong, Aug 28:The ICAR-KVK Ri Bhoi trained 71 farmers at Niangbari Them on managing bud rot in arecanut with Bordeaux mixture. The training programme held on Friday under the District Level Special Task Force (DLSTF) and ATMA Ri Bhoi, sensitised growers on causes, early detection, sanitation and plant-protection to curb losses. Experts demonstrated preparation and [] The post KVK trains farmers on bud rot control in Ri Bhoi first appeared on Highland Post .

Jowai, Aug 28:A district level Science seminar on Indian Energy Basket 2047: Prospect & Challenges was held today at the District Library Auditorium, Mynthong. Organised by the District School EducationOfficer, West Jaintia Hills, 10 schools participated in the programme, aimed to inculcate scientific enquiry among students. DSEO Wa-i-sa Sumer extended wishes and highlighted the vision [] The post District science seminar held in Jowai first appeared on Highland Post .

Nongpoh, Aug 28: A five-year-old boy drowned in Ri Bhoi while three of a family were injured in a landslide on the Assam-Meghalaya border amid heavy rain on Friday. The boy, Mewanshwa Mawblei, was swept away by strong currents at Nonkchigittim village in Killing area while playing near water. Following overnight showers, water level rose [] The post 5-year-old drowns in Ri Bhoi; 3 hurt in landslide first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 28: Meghalayas rising karateka Gideon Tympuin has been selected to represent India at the 24th Asian Karate Federation Cadet, Junior and U-21 Karate Championships 2026, which will be held in Amman, Jordan, next month. The announcement was made by the All Meghalaya Karate-Do Association (AMKA) today. Gideon will participate in the U-21 mens [] The post Gideon Tympuin to represent India at Asian Championships in Jordan first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 28: Meghalaya Police foiled sale of stolen bikes at Weiloi under East Khasi Hills and nabbed three thieves from Tamulpur, Assam. Acting on tip-off police laid an ambush and caught the trio while one accomplice fled into the jungle, Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem said. Three bikes were recovered two Yamaha R15 [] The post Meghalaya police nab 3 Assam bike thieves in Weiloi first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 28: Due to a heavy thunderstorm and in the interest of player safety, todays Shillong Premier League 2026 match between Laitkor and Langsning was cancelled. The game will instead be held at 1pm on 2 September, Match Commissioner Freddy Kharpran informed. The next scheduled match will take place on Monday, 31 August, between [] The post SPL 2026: Todays match called off due to thunderstorm first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24:Meghalayas Food Safety Department has carried out 3,726 inspections over the last three years in order to ensure that food sold to the public is safe to consume. The subject came up for discussion in the Assembly today, with opposition MLA Rupa Marak of Dadenggre requesting further information on why the sale of [] The post 3726 food safety inspections carried out in past 3 years first appeared on Highland Post .