#Environment

Manipur Village Protects Ancient Forest Through Sacred Tradition

Indigenous beliefs in Phunal Maring keep a sacred forest untouched, providing a stark contrast to the widespread deforestation occurring across Manipur.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 28 Aug 2026

Invasive Parthenium Weed Threatens Crops and Health in Assam

Toxic Parthenium weed is rapidly spreading across Assam's Kaliabor, endangering local crops, livestock, and public health through skin and respiratory issues.

Timungpi Terang • 28 Aug 2026

Tripura Reports Mixed Progress in Urban Waste Management

Tripura urban centers produce 352.78 metric tonnes of daily waste, with 57.18 percent processed scientifically. Officials detailed new equipment plans.

Ayan Debbarma • 27 Aug 2026

Manipur Officials Push to Save State Wetlands

Deputy CM Losii Dikho led the 6th Manipur State Wetlands Authority meeting to advance conservation efforts and management plans for the region’s water bodies.

Ranjana Devi • 27 Aug 2026

Assam Congress plans state-wide protest over Kaziranga buffer zone cuts

The Assam Congress will march on August 29 to protest plans to shrink the Kaziranga National Park eco-sensitive zone, citing threats to local wildlife.

Timungpi Terang • 26 Aug 2026

HITO Slams Chief Minister Over Outsider Comments and Industrial Projects

HITO challenges Conrad Sangma’s outsider rhetoric and demands transparency regarding the controversial Shree Cement industrial project in Meghalaya.

NEWire Desk • 26 Aug 2026

Sikkim Activist Demands Halt to Hydropower Projects After Nepal Floods

SIBLAC leader Tseten Tashi Bhutia asks PM Modi to pause Sikkim hydropower projects and launch an independent probe following the Nepal flood disaster.

Aiden Bhutia • 26 Aug 2026

Chandel Forest Officials Lead Tree Planting Drive in Sora

DFO Dr. N. Munal Meitei led a tree planting drive in Sora, pushing for state-wide conservation efforts amid ongoing environmental challenges in Manipur.

Ranjana Devi • 26 Aug 2026

Peren District Orders Mandatory Cleanup Day

Peren district officials set a mandatory mass social work day for August 28 to boost cleanliness and maintain the ongoing Green Peren environmental effort.

Kiyeto Swu • 26 Aug 2026

National Bamboo Mission Eyes Tripura for Model Green Projects

National Bamboo Mission officials toured Tripura's Simna region, praising local bamboo projects for their climate resilience and potential for growth.

Nihar Jamatia • 26 Aug 2026

Mizoram Assembly Passes New Fireworks Regulation Law

Mizoram lawmakers passed a fireworks regulation bill Tuesday, prioritizing hefty fines over jail time to curb environmental and public health risks.

Ethan Ralte • 26 Aug 2026

Illegal Logging Plagues Dibrugarh as Environmental Fears Mount

Alleged illegal logging in Dibrugarh's Aithan-Bogibeel area has residents demanding an investigation into potential forest official involvement.

Timungpi Terang • 26 Aug 2026

Green Tribunal Greenlights Appeal Against 3,097-MW Etalin Project

The NGT has admitted a challenge against the environmental clearance for Arunachal Pradesh's Etalin Hydroelectric Project after waiving a 58-day delay.

Timungpi Terang • 25 Aug 2026

Nagaland Seeks New Waste Site at Xukiye After Dobagaon Project Collapses

Nagaland officials eye Xukiye land for a new waste center after public pushback shuttered the Dobagaon site. The NGT demands faster progress on cleanups.

Kiyeto Swu • 25 Aug 2026

Naga Institutions Launch Seed Libraries to Combat Food Heritage Loss

Experts and students launched seed libraries at three Naga colleges to preserve indigenous farming knowledge and traditional food systems.

Naro Jamir • 25 Aug 2026

Activists Demand Strict Pollution Buffer Around Tata Semiconductor Plant

Rohit Choudhury is pressuring Assam officials to maintain a 15-km pollution ban around the new Tata semiconductor site, rejecting calls to shrink the zone.

Bibar Daimary • 25 Aug 2026

Jaintia Students Union Challenges Shree Cement Hearing in High Court

The JSU has filed a PIL against an exclusionary Shree Cement public hearing in East Jaintia Hills, citing violent attacks and suppressed participation.

Walrik Marak • 25 Aug 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

Medziphema Mandates Home Composting for All Residents

Medziphema Town Council now requires residents to compost kitchen waste. Households have 30 days to comply with the new solid waste management directive.