#Environment
Former Meghalaya Official Demands Protection for Shillong Peak Springs
Barkos Warjri urges the MoEFCC to protect the historic Shillong Peak forest, citing its role as a vital, centuries-old drinking water source for the city.
Walrik Marak • 12 Oct 2026
NEHU Hosts Massive Climate Festival in Shillong
More than 3,000 visitors gathered at North-Eastern Hill University for a five-day festival exploring the intersection of nature, culture, and sustainability.
Walrik Marak • 11 Oct 2026
Zunheboto Forest Division Celebrates Wildlife Week 2026
Zunheboto forest officials held Wildlife Week activities, including nature treks, student competitions, and a documentary premiere for local communities.
Kiyeto Swu • 10 Oct 2026
Dima Hasao villagers fight Diyung River mining plan
Assam residents are demanding the immediate cancellation of a stone mining project along the Diyung River, citing serious environmental concerns.
Timungpi Terang • 10 Oct 2026
Assam Launches Hands-on Wildlife Education at Nameri Tiger Reserve
Assam Forest Department starts Nameri Wild Classroom, offering residential wildlife training to students at Nameri Tiger Reserve through immersive study.
Timungpi Terang • 10 Oct 2026
Nagaon University Presents Mercury Research at Global Conference in Hyderabad
Nagaon University showcased mercury research and Northeast Indian culture at the 17th International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant in Hyderabad.
Bibar Daimary • 9 Oct 2026
Manipur Forest Officials Target Poppy Farms and Smuggling Operations
Manipur officials have identified 307 hectares of poppy crops and suspended 12 staff members as part of a major crackdown on forest exploitation.
Ranjana Devi • 9 Oct 2026
Nagaland Officials Push New Policy for Community Conservation
State officials and conservationists met in Kohima to finalize a draft policy for protecting community-led conservation areas across Nagaland.
Kiyeto Swu • 9 Oct 2026
Nagaland Minister Demands Halt to Wildlife Hunting
Minister CL John urges Nagaland residents to stop hunting and focus on conservation efforts during the annual Wildlife Week awareness program.
Naro Jamir • 7 Oct 2026
Sikkim Bans Untreated Waste Dumping in Waterways
Sikkim's pollution board has officially banned the dumping of untreated waste into state water bodies following a recent Sikkim High Court order.
Riya Lepcha • 7 Oct 2026
Centre Tightens Rules on Elephant Transfers Following Assam-to-Tamil Nadu Controversy
The MoEFCC issued new elephant transfer rules after 53 groups demanded a probe into the movement of five young elephants from Assam to Tamil Nadu.
Timungpi Terang • 7 Oct 2026
Rights Group Demands Probe into Ground Cracks in Ledo’s Jharna Basti
The IHRC is calling for an urgent geological probe into ground cracks at Jharna Basti to determine if coal mining is endangering local homes.
Timungpi Terang • 7 Oct 2026
Assam Forms New Environmental Watchdog Panels
Assam has formed new environmental committees to manage project clearances. These boards will serve four-year terms starting from October 6.
Timungpi Terang • 7 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Presses Centre to Slash Minimum Coal Mining Lease Size
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma is pushing the central government to lower coal mining lease requirements from 100 hectares to five for local operators.
NEWire Desk • 7 Oct 2026
Medziphema Organization Bans Illegal Riverbed Mining
MCCPO warns contractors and councils to stop illegal riverbed mining in Medziphema Circle, citing environmental risks and potential legal prosecution.
Kiyeto Swu • 6 Oct 2026
Assam Villagers Demand Closure of Illegal Poultry Farm
Thousands of Assam residents are demanding the immediate removal of a shuttered poultry farm that continues to operate despite losing its license.
Timungpi Terang • 5 Oct 2026
BJP Youth Wing Demands Urgent Cleanup of Wokha Tsumang Lake
BJP Youth Wing volunteers cleared debris from Tsumang Lake on Sunday, urging the government to protect the site from waste dumping and neglect.
Naro Jamir • 5 Oct 2026
Nagaland University Study Links Plastic Waste to Social Norms
A Nagaland University study finds that community expectations, rather than awareness campaigns, dictate how residents handle plastic waste in the state.
Naro Jamir • 5 Oct 2026
Chandel Forest Division Marks World Animal and Habitat Days
Chandel officials visited St. Paul Higher Secondary School to teach 1,500 students about the vital importance of wildlife and habitat conservation.
Ratan Singh • 5 Oct 2026
NAAME Marks 20th Anniversary With Cleanup Trek to Mt Terogvu
The Nagaland Association for Adventure Mountaineering and Education celebrated 20 years by trekking and cleaning Tseminyu district’s highest peak.
Naro Jamir • 5 Oct 2026
