Shillong: The Meghalaya High Court ordered authorities to ramp up pollution monitoring in Byrnihat. Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere and Justice Wanlura Diengdoh want immediate action on road dust and factory emissions. The court expects the Central Pollution Control Board to file an affidavit on Assam-side measures before the November 10 hearing. "The court appreciated these efforts," the bench noted regarding the board's setup of a temporary regional office and new monitoring stations.
Maintenance of the 61.80 km NH-06 stretch between Jorabat and Barapani moved to the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited on August 7. Contractors are now cleaning drains and planting trees. Meanwhile, the PWD reported that repair work is underway on three damaged spots along the 3.6 km road leading to the Export Promotion Industrial Park. The Meghalaya Industrial Development Corporation also awarded a Rs 39.52 lakh contract for an internal industrial road, setting a six-month deadline for completion.
The Ri Bhoi Deputy Commissioner ordered strict waste disposal policies following a September 28 inspection. Shopkeepers must stop dumping trash in the Umtrew river, and crews are installing mesh nets on bridges to stop illegal dumping. The state government must also clarify the status of pending Environmental Bank Guarantee Guidelines. Amicus curiae Philemon Nongbri will review all submitted reports before the case returns to court.
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