#Air Quality
Sikkim Air Stays Clean While Delhi Smog Hits Very Poor Levels
As Delhi smog reaches Very Poor levels with an AQI of 373, data shows Sikkim maintains clean air across all eight of its state monitoring stations.
Aiden Bhutia • 4 Nov 2026
Meghalaya Weighs Air Purifiers for Byrnihat Industrial Zone
Meghalaya officials are testing solar air purifiers in Byrnihat but remain undecided on a full project pending further results on their true effectiveness.
Walrik Marak • 23 Sep 2026
Northeast India Dominates List of Cleanest Air Locations
Meghalaya and Mizoram recorded India's lowest PM2.5 levels in WHO's latest database, dominated by data from 2021 across five key towns.
Ethan Ralte • 22 Sep 2026
Dimapur Air Pollution Surges by 25 Percent
Dimapur's air quality has plummeted, with pollutant levels jumping 25% since 2022. Officials cite dust, waste burning, and traffic as the primary drivers.
Kiyeto Swu • 19 Sep 2026
Guwahati Leads Northeast in Latest Air Quality Rankings
Guwahati ranks 15th in Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026, while other Northeast cities struggle with dust, waste, and seasonal air pollution challenges.
Timungpi Terang • 10 Sep 2026
Byrnihat Ranks Last Again in National Clean-Air Survey
Byrnihat ranked last among 130 cities in the latest Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan, marking a repeat failure for the industrial town despite slight improvement.
NEWire Desk • 8 Sep 2026
Nagaland Officials Sound Alarm on Rapid Climate Shift
Nagaland experts warn of depleting groundwater and rising heat, calling for urgent public awareness and stricter waste management compliance.
Kiyeto Swu • 7 Sep 2026
Dimapur Industrial Units Urged to Follow Air Quality Standards
Dimapur officials gathered industrial operators on August 28 to push for better environmental compliance and air quality control across the district.
Kiyeto Swu • 30 Aug 2026
Solar Purifiers Cut Byrnihat Pollution by Nearly Half in Trial
Meghalaya officials report a 45 percent drop in Byrnihat air pollution after testing solar-powered air purifiers. The High Court continues oversight.
NEWire Desk • 11 Aug 2026
Experts Question Effectiveness of Byrnihat Air Purification Trial
Meghalaya is piloting solar-powered air purifiers in Byrnihat, but an expert claims the manufacturer's technical specifications are mathematically flawed.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
