#Air Quality

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