#Environment
Meghalaya Officials Issue Food Safety Warning During Monsoon Season
Meghalaya health officials warn residents against eating wild forest greens or polluting water sources with pesticides during the monsoon season.
NEWire Desk • 27 Jul 2026
Lions Club of Dimapur Elite Pushes Plastic-Free Living
Lions Club of Dimapur Elite launched an environmental drive Saturday, handing out 200 saplings and cloth bags to promote sustainable living in the city.
Kiyeto Swu • 27 Jul 2026
Students Gather for Environmental Leadership Training in Niuland
Young students joined an environmental leadership event at Atoqa Tea Factory to promote ecological awareness and local conservation efforts.
Naro Jamir • 27 Jul 2026
NGT Shuts Down Nalbari Brick Kiln and Stone Crusher Over Environment Violations
The NGT has ordered a Nalbari brick kiln and stone crusher to stop operations until they secure mandatory environmental clearances and legal permits.
Timungpi Terang • 27 Jul 2026
Shillong Launches Rs 25 Crore Revamp for Ward’s Lake
Shillong’s iconic Ward’s Lake enters a Rs 25-crore makeover to fix water quality, restore heritage bridges, and upgrade visitor amenities.
Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026
Modi Spotlights Manipur Astrophysicist and Local Green Efforts
PM Modi highlighted Dr. Ronaldo Laishram’s galaxy discovery and local conservation efforts during the 136th broadcast of his Mann Ki Baat radio show.
Diana Moirangthem • 26 Jul 2026
Unregulated Hill Construction Triggers Assam Floods
IIT Guwahati experts warn that reckless development in neighboring hill states and massive deforestation are intensifying Assam’s dangerous flood cycles.
Bibar Daimary • 26 Jul 2026
Modi Highlights Manipur Astrophysicist and Green Initiatives in Mann ki Baat
PM Modi praised a Manipur astrophysicist for a space discovery and lauded grassroots green projects during his 136th Mann ki Baat radio broadcast.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 26 Jul 2026
Arunachal Pradesh Launches Dosing Village Cleanliness Initiative
Boleng officials launched the Dosing Kumku Clean & Green Village Mission to boost waste management, environmental conservation, and local sustainability.
Rinchen K • 26 Jul 2026
Bhandari Town Council Hosts Rainwater Harvesting Awareness Drive
Bhandari Town Council held a Catch the Rain awareness drive on July 24, 2026, to promote local water conservation and efficient resource management.
Naro Jamir • 26 Jul 2026
Bhandari Town Officials Push Rain Water Harvesting Campaign
Bhandari town officials held a Catch the Rain awareness event to promote water storage and conservation efforts ahead of the dry season.
Kiyeto Swu • 25 Jul 2026
Zoological Survey of India Launches Bumblebee Protection Push in Shillong
ZSI researchers visited two Shillong schools to educate students on protecting Himalayan bumblebees from climate change and habitat loss.
NEWire Desk • 25 Jul 2026
Activists Launch Sikkim March to Challenge Teesta River Hydropower Projects
The Affected Citizens of Teesta are marching across Sikkim to demand stronger river protection and a review of hydropower projects following deadly floods.
Riya Lepcha • 24 Jul 2026
Chakhroma Students Union Warns Railway Contractors Over Illegal Dumping
The Chakhroma Students’ Union ordered railway contractors to stop dumping toxic waste into local streams and public areas or face legal consequences.
Kiyeto Swu • 24 Jul 2026
Bir Lachit Sena Fights Cement Plant Plan in Assam
Bir Lachit Sena wants a cement plant blocked in Morigaon, fearing pollution and health risks to the local community and nearby agricultural lands.
Bibar Daimary • 23 Jul 2026
Sikkim Activists Launch Four-Day Protest March for Teesta River
Sikkim group ACT starts a four-day march on July 24 to demand a review of local hydropower projects and stronger protection for the Teesta River basin.
Aiden Bhutia • 23 Jul 2026
Tripura Launches Seven-Day Kharchi Festival at Historic Temple
Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurated the week-long Kharchi Puja in Tripura, emphasizing heritage preservation, communal unity, and environmental awareness.
Ayan Debbarma • 23 Jul 2026
Tripura Kicks Off Seven-Day Kharchi Festival at Historic Temple
Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurated the annual Kharchi Puja in Khayerpur, focusing on cultural unity, heritage preservation, and tree planting.
Ayan Debbarma • 22 Jul 2026
Sikkim Assembly Wraps Budget Session With Legislative Overhaul
Sikkim lawmakers passed six bills and approved multiple departmental grants during their four-day 2026 Budget session to update state regulations.
Riya Lepcha • 22 Jul 2026
Meghalaya High Court Rips Pollution Board Over Byrnihat Air Quality
The Meghalaya High Court criticized the state pollution board for ignoring a March report on Byrnihat air quality, demanding urgent action.
Walrik Marak • 22 Jul 2026
