#Environment

Jaintia Hills Groups Demand Cancellation of Shree Cement Project Hearing

Youth groups and councils demand the state void a chaotic Shree Cement project hearing, citing violence, environmental neglect, and farmer rights.

Walrik Marak • 17 Aug 2026

Sarma Defends Kaziranga Buffer Zone Reduction Against Congress Criticism

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma defends reducing the Kaziranga eco-sensitive zone to protect local residents from displacement and ruin.

Bibar Daimary • 17 Aug 2026

Assam Congress Targets Illegal Syndicates and Government Policy

Assam Congress plans a statewide campaign against resource syndicates, blaming them for floods while challenging new land and education policies.

Timungpi Terang • 17 Aug 2026

Nagaland Plastic Ban Hits Snag Over Costs and Enforcement

Vendors in Nagaland are struggling with the single-use plastic ban as high costs and poor-quality alternatives strain small business operations.

Naro Jamir • 16 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Bamboo Project Eyes Carbon Credit Cash

A green project in Meghalaya targets 100,000 hectares for bamboo planting to boost local livelihoods and generate carbon credit revenue for communities.

NEWire Desk • 14 Aug 2026

Mizoram authorities arrest man for poaching state animal

Officials in Mizoram arrested a 41-year-old man for poaching a serow, the state's protected animal, after finding meat and a trophy in his possession.

Ethan Ralte • 13 Aug 2026

Assam Overhauls State Wildlife Board Leadership

Assam has reconstituted its State Board for Wildlife, naming Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as its head to oversee forest and animal protection.

Bibar Daimary • 13 Aug 2026

Assam Government Clarifies Kaziranga Eco-Sensitive Zone Rules

Assam officials confirm a 10-km buffer remains for Kaziranga until the state government submits a formal notification for a smaller zone.

Bibar Daimary • 13 Aug 2026

Zunheboto Government College Launches Community Green Initiative

Zunheboto Government College kicked off a new green initiative on August 12 to promote sustainability through community-led environmental responsibility.

Naro Jamir • 12 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Tests Filterless Air Purifiers to Clean Up Byrnihat

Byrnihat will pilot filterless outdoor air purifiers following a successful trial that cut particulate pollution by nearly 45 percent.

NEWire Desk • 12 Aug 2026

Itanagar Municipal Corporation Launches Strict Crackdown on Single-Use Plastic

Itanagar officials are enforcing a total ban on single-use plastics and carry bags under 120 microns following new directives to curb urban waste.

Rinchen K • 11 Aug 2026

Resident Challenges Illegal Sand Mining Near Kaziranga National Park

A Karbi Anglong resident has petitioned the NGT to stop mechanised sand mining in the Deihori River, citing severe ecological damage near Kaziranga.

Timungpi Terang • 11 Aug 2026

Sikkim Scientists Map High-Risk Glacial Lakes to Prevent Floods

Experts finished a field study in North Sikkim to map dangerous glacial lakes and prepare for potential Glacial Lake Outburst Floods.

Aiden Bhutia • 11 Aug 2026

Bir Lachit Sena Demands Halt to Mining at Sonaikuchi

Activists are demanding an immediate end to illegal hill blasting in Jagiroad, warning of health risks and environmental damage in the Nagaon forest area.

Bibar Daimary • 11 Aug 2026