#Air Pollution
Students Complete First Phase of Ri-Bhoi Air Pollution Study
Students from three institutions wrapped up initial fieldwork on air quality in Nongpoh and Byrnihat to gauge health risks in the industrial zone.
NEWire Desk • 28 Sep 2026
Dimapur Officials Push Industries to Cut Pollution
Dimapur officials met with industrial leaders on August 24 to demand stricter environmental compliance and better air quality management for the city.
Naro Jamir • 24 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Tests Filterless Air Purifiers to Clean Up Byrnihat
Byrnihat will pilot filterless outdoor air purifiers following a successful trial that cut particulate pollution by nearly 45 percent.
NEWire Desk • 12 Aug 2026
Jirang MLA Claims Byrnihat Is No Longer India's Most Polluted Town
Jirang MLA Sosthenes Sohtun says Byrnihat has improved, citing government regulations and cross-border cooperation with Assam to fix air quality.
NEWire Desk • 6 Aug 2026
