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Shillong, Sep 15: West Shillong MLA Paul Lyngdoh is practically counting down the days he remains in the embattled United Democratic Party (UDP) but is still not revealing to which party he will move to. It is widely believed that Lyngdoh is one of the chief architects of the mass rebellion among legislators within the [] The post Paul blames UDP leaders for exit of senior figures; breakdown of HSPDP alliance first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 15: Chief Minister and National Peoples Party (NPP) president Conrad K Sangma has refused to comment on reports of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) planning to expand its presence in the state, saying he has not received any concrete information on the matter. Speaking to reporters, Sangma said the reports were based mainly [] The post NPP united, not concerned by UDP-BJP switch first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 15: Citizens and organisations have been invited to submit representations to the fact-finding committee probing the setting up of Shree Cement Company in East Jaintia Hills. Inputs must reach Room No. 320, Meghalaya Secretariat or megfactfindingcommittee@gmail.com by September 29. Those wanting to depose in person can do so on dates to be notified, [] The post Shree Cement project: Govt invites public inputs by Sept 29 first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 15: The Rilbong neighbourhood is poised to celebrate its centenary with a variety of programmes lined up, beginning on October 2. A Centenary Run will be held on that day, followed by a food festival on October 3. The celebration, to mark Rilbongs founding in 1925, will be formally inaugurated on October 15 [] The post Rilbong to celebrate centenary with host of programmes first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 15: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday inaugurated three Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) to strengthen primary and preventive healthcare in remote areas of the state. Supported by Altius under its CSR initiative and implemented by Apollo Foundation Total Health, the MMUs will serve Mawpat, Pynursla in East Khasi Hills and Baghmara [] The post CM flags off 3 mobile medical units for last-mile healthcare first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 11: Mawsynram MLA Ollan Singh Suin publicly announced that eight United Democratic Party (UDP) MLAs have been in talks with the Bharatiya Janata Party and are prepared to move forward and join the party if the BJP implements their demands. Anything can happen if they agree to our demands. Anything can happen, I [] The post Anything can happen: rebel MLAs to join BJP if demands met, says Suin first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 11: Cracks in the United Democratic Party (UDP) came to the fore on Friday as six of its 12 MLAs stayed away from the foundation day celebration of the party. The occasion was also used to hold an emergency central executive committee (CEC) meeting amid the intense speculation of mass defection that has [] The post 6 UDP MLAs skip partys foundation day observance first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 11: The Jaintia National Council (JNC) has accused the state government of misleading people over the Shree Cement issue in East Jaintia Hills. In a statement, JNC President Sambormi Lyngdoh said despite the government announcing a fact-finding committee and status quo on public hearing at Lum Syrman, Nongkhlieh Elaka, work by Shree Cement [] The post Status quo on paper, work on ground: JNC calls Shree Cement panel a ploy first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 11: The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) has demanded transparency and corrective measures on Scheduled Tribe representation in Meghalaya Rural Bank (MRB) recruitment, especially at officer level. CoMSO Chairman Roy Kupar Synrem said data from recent MRB recruitment cycles shows ST representation in Office Assistant cadre at 41-46 per cent, but falls [] The post CoMSO questions ST representation in Meghalaya Rural Bank first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 11: People have been getting a hit from the ingestion of areca (betel) nut, known as kwai in Khasi, for much longer than previously thought, perhaps up to 25,000 years, new research has found. Research conducted by scientists from Australias Griffith University found that ancient Indonesians had tell-tale signs of betel use. If [] The post Kwai use dates back 25000 years, new research finds first appeared on Highland Post .

By Helen Soibam Introduction Agriculture has always been closely connected with nature. From the health of the soil to the quality of food on our plates, every stage of food production influences human health, environmental sustainability and the well-being of farming communities. In recent years, growing concerns about soil degradation, excessive use of chemical inputs, [] The post Nature to Nutrition: Linking Natural Farming with Post-Harvest Technology first appeared on Highland Post .

Editor, The sharp 50 per cent surge in passive smoking fatalities across India,l as recently highlighted by The Lancet Public Health signals a catastrophic yet preventable public health emergency. As a world-renowned medical journal specializing in public health equity and epidemiology The Lancet Public Health brings crucial empirical rigor to an issue that has long [] The post Prevent Fatalities From Involuntary Secondhand Smoke first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 11: Opposing the Government of Indias proposal to mandate coal mining in Meghalaya exclusively through Cooperative Societies, the Jaintia Coal Owners, Miners, Suppliers & Workers Association (JCOMSWA) has demanded that mining operations be allowed to continue as before. Leaders of the association attended a meeting convened by the East Jaintia Hills Deputy Commissioner, [] The post JCOMSWA opposes Centres cooperative-only coal mining proposal first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 11: At present 2,604 TB patients are undergoing treatment in Meghalaya while 89 Ni-kshay Mitras are supporting 328 persons with TB, Governors Secretariat informed on Friday. Since the launch of Ni-kshay Mitra initiative in 2022, a total of 452 Ni-kshay Mitras have come forward in the state, with 12,897 food baskets distributed benefiting [] The post 2,604 TB patients under treatment in Meghalaya first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 11: The Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) launched two major governance reforms GHADC Patta Management System Portal and Service Conduct Rules Book. The initiatives were launched by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma at Tikrikilla in presence of GHADC CEM Dhormonath Sangma, Tourism Minister Timothy D Shira, Deputy Speaker Limison D Sangma [] The post GHADC launches Patta Portal, Service Rules Book; CM calls it governance reform first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 11: The Hyniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) has filed a counter-FIR against officials of Riangdo Veneer Pvt Ltd for allegedly offering bribe, threatening them and filing a false case. Earlier, the company lodged a complaint that its three officialsFactor In-Charge Pralay Kumar Jana, Director Gautam Bora and Area Sales Manager Casper Tariangwere assaulted [] The post HITO files counter-FIR against Riangdo Veneer officials after assault complaint first appeared on H

Shillong, Sep 11: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday launched the Maternal & Child Care Kit initiative under Mission 1000 Days at Rongara in South Garo Hills. The initiative is part of the governments commitment to ensure holistic development of children from conception through the first three years of life. Under it, kits will [] The post CM launches Maternal & Child Care Kit at Rongara under Mission 1000 Days first appeared on Highland Post .

Nongpoh, Sep 11: One person was injured after a clinker-laden truck rammed into two parked cars along Shillong Bypass at Umroi Madan on Friday. The incident occurred near Tyndai resort after the truck travelling from Lumshnong towards Sonapur allegedly lost control. The truck first hit a Renault Duster (ML05 AA 1799) before crashing into a [] The post Drunk truck driver rams 2 cars at Umroi, 1 injured first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 11: The Dr DD Lapang Foundation in association with University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) organised the first Dr D D Lapang memorial lecture and essay competition prize distribution at USTM to commemorate the first death anniversary of former Chief Minister Dr DD Lapang. Nongpoh MLA Mayralborn Syiem, who graced the occasion [] The post Father of Ri-Bhoi Dr DD Lapang remembered on first death anniversary at USTM first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 11: BSF Director General Praveen Kumar called on Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar at Lok Bhavan on Friday. During the meeting, the DG briefed the Governor on measures taken by BSF for protection and security of India-Bangladesh border shared by Meghalaya and Assam, including role in maintaining effective border security and addressing challenges along [] The post BSF DG meets Guv, briefs on India-Bangla border measures first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 11: Welcoming swimmers of all ages and experience levels, True North Leisure Centre inaugurated its 1st Open Swimming Competition and Masters Meet at its feature-packed facility in Lapalang here today. This leisure centre was opened last year and hosted a school-level championship in 2025. This year, True North, which pioneered year-round swimming with [] The post True North Open Swimming Competition held first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 11: The Meghalaya Football Association today revealed the names of its 20-member squad that will take part in the Dr Talimeren Ao National Football Championship for Junior Girls (Tier 2) 2026-27. The team was given a warm send-off at the MFA Ground here today, with senior MFA officials, led by Vice-President Cliff Nongrum, [] The post MFA names team for Junior Girls National Football Cship 2026-27 first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 11: Nongkseh showed just how devastating they can be with a 7-1 demolition of Meghalaya Police in the Shillong Premier League at the SSA Stadium here today. Hardy Cliff Nongbri (5, 12, 55, 87) delivered a captains performance with four goals the first hat-trick of SPL 2026. This was also the biggest [] The post SPL 2026: Hardy strikes 4 as Nongkseh wallop Meghalaya Police first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 10: Amid reports that eight to nine its MLAs are preparing to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the United Democratic Party (UDP) will hold an emergency meeting of its central executive committee (CEC) here on Friday. UDP general secretary and Sohra MDC Titosstarwell Chyne informed reporters today that all MLAs, MDCs and [] The post UDP to hold emergency meeting with defection on its mind first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 10: The Meghalaya High Court today held another hearing into the number of foreign prisoners who have continued to be incarcerated in Meghalaya jails despite serving their sentences. The states position up to this point was that Meghalaya had no detention centres to hold such foreigners prior to their deportation, so they continued [] The post State to submit details on detention centres for foreigners within 1 week first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 10: Officials from the Union Ministry of Coal are likely to visit Meghalaya to get a first-hand understanding of the difficulties the state is facing when it comes to scientific coal mining. Sutnga-Saipung MLA Santa Mary Shylla held a video conference today with Rupinder Brar, Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Coal, to [] The post Central officials to visit State to understand scientific mining difficulties first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 10: The Tobacco-Free Village (TfV) Programme, has strengthened its position as a national leader in community-led tobacco control for a second consecutive year, the state government said in a press release today. The programme was initiated in 2024 in East Khasi Hills and West Jaintia Hills by the National Health Mission (NHM) Meghalaya, [] The post State boasts largest community-led tobacco control initiative again first appeared on Highland Post .

By Augusten Blah Before Meghalaya expands its surveillance network, the public deserves to know how well the existing one is working. There is an uncomfortable question at the heart of Meghalayas growing reliance on technology for public safety: Are we building a larger surveillance system or are we first making sure that the system we [] The post CCTV Cameras or Cameras of Accountability? first appeared on Highland Post .

The hills of the Northeast have always been governed by community, not by files and signatures in distant offices. For tribal communities in Meghalaya, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur and Assam, land is not just property. It is identity, livelihood, culture and memory. Any attempt to weaken the role of village institutions in deciding what [] The post Consent Diluted first appeared on Highland Post .

Editor, After six decades of celebrating Teachers Day many questions have become vital today . And the most important of all is that in this contemporary world, has the role of teachers changed? The answer is a definite yes. Decades ago the picture of a teacher was imagined as someone holding a stick, giving [] The post Has the burden of teachers increased first appeared on Highland Post .