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HITO Demands Stiffer Fines for Meghalaya Polluters
HITO is pushing the Meghalaya Pollution Control Board to hike industrial fines, citing that current penalties fail to curb ongoing ecological damage.
Walrik Marak • 30 Sep 2026
Finance Minister Baruah Claims Assam Human Capital Drives Industrial Growth
Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah says the state's skilled workforce makes it a prime destination for new industrial investment.
Timungpi Terang • 24 Sep 2026
Nagaland Industrial Policy Stalls Months After Official Launch
Nagaland’s new industrial policy is failing. Zero businesses are registered and no incentives have been paid 15 months after its official notification.
Kiyeto Swu • 21 Sep 2026
Kaliabor Residents Fight Industrial Plant on Farmland
Residents in Kaliabor, Assam are protesting against plans to build an industrial plant on agricultural land, demanding a school or hospital instead.
Bibar Daimary • 12 Sep 2026
Assam Pushes Industrial Growth as PepsiCo Opens Nalbari Plant
Assam launched a Rs 787-crore PepsiCo plant in Nalbari. The state now plans land banks to attract investors and curb the migration of local workers.
Bibar Daimary • 10 Sep 2026
Tripura Industry Owners Form New Committee and Launch Community Outreach
The Tripura Industry Owners' Association formed a 13-member committee and held a community health camp and student awards event in Bodhjungnagar.
Ayan Debbarma • 2 Sep 2026
Nagaland Labour Department Seeks State Safety Award Nominations
Nagaland's Labour Department is calling for entries for the 2027 State Safety Awards to honor local businesses for their workplace safety standards.
Naro Jamir • 1 Sep 2026
Gaurav Gogoi Demands Reclassification of Jorhat Under UNNATI Industrial Scheme
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi wants the Centre to move Jorhat out of Zone A in the UNNATI industrial scheme to ensure fair investment and local job growth.
Bibar Daimary • 31 Aug 2026
Nagaland Unveils 2025 Industrial Policy to Boost Local Investment
Nagaland replaces its 2000 industrial policy with a new framework offering capital subsidies, soft loans, and tax incentives to drive local economic growth.
Naro Jamir • 30 Aug 2026
Dimapur Industrial Units Urged to Follow Air Quality Standards
Dimapur officials gathered industrial operators on August 28 to push for better environmental compliance and air quality control across the district.
Kiyeto Swu • 30 Aug 2026
Manipur Officials Tour Nagaland Tech Training Center
A 17-member delegation from Manipur visited the Nagaland Tool Room and Training Centre to study advanced industrial technologies and training programs.
Naro Jamir • 29 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Forms Panel to Review Shree Cement Hearing
CM Conrad Sangma launched a fact-finding committee to address public concerns regarding the proposed Shree Cement plant in Meghalaya.
NEWire Desk • 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
Digboi Refinery Stages Late-Night Emergency Fire Drill
Digboi Refinery held a large-scale mock drill late Friday to test emergency response, coordination, and medical evacuation procedures for industrial fires.
Bibar Daimary • 22 Aug 2026
Dimapur Officials Push Pollution Standards for Stone Crusher Units
Dimapur regulators held a session on August 5 to push stone crusher units to adopt environmental protections and follow legal air quality standards.
Kiyeto Swu • 6 Aug 2026
Dimapur Officials Push Pollution Standards for Stone Crusher Units
District officials and the Nagaland Pollution Control Board met with stone crusher operators to enforce environmental regulations and air quality rules.
Kiyeto Swu • 5 Aug 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
Meghalaya Halts New Industrial Growth in Byrnihat Over Pollution Risks
Meghalaya banned new red-category industries in Byrnihat after air quality levels spiked past safety limits, threatening public health in the region.
Walrik Marak • 15 Jul 2026
Assam Petrochemicals Pushes for Expansion and Bangladesh Export Deals
Assam officials are driving APL growth, targeting methanol exports to Bangladesh and cheaper gas prices to boost company competitiveness.
Bibar Daimary • 13 Jul 2026
