#Environment
Chumoukedima Bans Single-Use Plastics Starting August 1
Chumoukedima officials are banning single-use plastics and small water bottles starting August 1 to combat ecological damage in the district.
Kiyeto Swu • 1 Aug 2026
Zoological Survey of India Leads Bumblebee Protection Drive in Sohra
The ZSI hosted an awareness event at Sohra Government College to highlight the critical role of Himalayan bumblebees in local biodiversity.
Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026
Minister Lyngdoh Defends Shillong Ropeway Amid Protests
Cabinet Minister Paul Lyngdoh defends the Shillong Ropeway Project, claiming all environmental checks passed before work started on the state venture.
Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026
Police and Protesters Clash at Meghalaya Mining Hearing
Tear gas and road blockades marred a Shree Cement project hearing in Meghalaya as officials and local groups spar over the project's legitimacy.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
Gauhati High Court Halts Encroachment in Manas National Park
The Gauhati High Court has ordered an immediate stop to all new land encroachment within the protected Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve.
Timungpi Terang • 31 Jul 2026
Nagaland Governor Pushes for Unified Planning as State Departments Target Plastic Waste
Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav reviews state development goals while Chief Secretary Imchen mandates a shift toward plastic-free government offices.
Kiyeto Swu • 31 Jul 2026
Nagaland Pushes for State Policy to Protect Community-Led Conservation Areas
Officials and local leaders met in Tuensang and Mokokchung to draft a new policy protecting community-led conservation areas across Nagaland.
Naro Jamir • 31 Jul 2026
Assam Cabinet Approves New Biogas Policy and Environmental Protections
Assam officials greenlit the CBG Policy 2026, designated two new reserve forests in Goalpara, and updated state rules for metrology and veterinary services.
Timungpi Terang • 31 Jul 2026
Monkeys Invade Shillong Neighborhood in Search of Food
Monkeys are raiding homes in Shillong's Lawsohtun Block 6, sparking safety fears and concerns over habitat loss in nearby Lum Shillong forests.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
Shillong Ropeway Costs Hit 151 Crore Amid Ecological Outcry
The Shillong Ropeway project faces backlash over rising costs, ecological risks to water sources, and missing tribal trading licenses.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
Chümoukedima Imposes Strict Ban on Single-Use Plastics
Chümoukedima will enforce a total ban on single-use plastics and bottles starting August 1 to combat ecological damage and reduce waste across the district.
Kiyeto Swu • 30 Jul 2026
Nagaland Government Mandates Staff Attendance for Independence Day
Nagaland officials push for mandatory Independence Day attendance and a total ban on single-use plastics across all government departments.
Naro Jamir • 30 Jul 2026
Lions Club Dimapur Plants Trees at Green Park
Lions Club Dimapur members planted trees at Green Park on July 27 to boost local greenery and gave free saplings to residents.
Kiyeto Swu • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Taps Solar Tech to Clear Byrnihat Smog
Meghalaya is launching a solar-powered air purifier pilot project in Byrnihat to combat persistent industrial pollution and monitor air quality.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Tourism Group Demands Ban on Roadside Cooking
The Meghalaya Rural Tourism Forum wants a state-wide ban on roadside cooking to stop littering and protect local ecosystems from tourist waste.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Opposition Mounts Against Shillong Ropeway Project
Officials and residents clash over environmental damage, tree removal, and licensing issues surrounding the controversial Shillong Ropeway project.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Tourism Group Demands Roadside Cooking Ban
The Meghalaya Rural Tourism Forum wants the government to ban roadside cooking by tourists to curb littering and protect the state's natural environment.
Walrik Marak • 29 Jul 2026
Khasi Students Union Rallies Against Shree Cement Mining Project
The KSU is fighting a proposed limestone mining project in Daistong village, citing environmental destruction and threats to local livelihoods.
Walrik Marak • 29 Jul 2026
Hima Mylliem blocks Shillong Peak ropeway over clan consent
Traditional authorities demand clan consent for a Rs 151-crore ropeway project in Shillong, citing water catchment threats and missing environmental permits.
Walrik Marak • 29 Jul 2026
Tripura Governor Demands Public Action for Nature Conservation
Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu urges residents to take individual action to protect the state's forests and adapt to climate change.
Nihar Jamatia • 28 Jul 2026
