#Pollution
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
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
Meghalaya Escalates Health Response as Byrnihat Pollution Spike Triggers Respiratory Crisis
Meghalaya officials await a health report as respiratory infection cases surge in the polluted industrial hub of Byrnihat, prompting a clinic upgrade.
Walrik Marak • 6 Oct 2026
Communities Launch Massive Clean-up of Trash-Filled Umiam Reservoir
Local groups and government agencies cleaned up Umiam Reservoir after social media videos exposed significant garbage accumulation in the water.
NEWire Desk • 3 Oct 2026
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
Assam targets big waste generators with utility cut threats
Assam officials warn hotels and hospitals that non-compliance with new waste rules could lead to immediate water and electricity disconnections.
Timungpi Terang • 29 Sep 2026
High Court Slams Meghalaya Pollution Board Over Byrnihat Industry Violations
Meghalaya High Court threatens contempt against pollution board officials for failing to shut down illegal, toxic industries in Byrnihat.
NEWire Desk • 29 Sep 2026
Nagaland Plastic Handlers Must Register on EPR Portal
Nagaland pollution authorities are giving plastic producers and processors 30 days to sign up for the mandatory federal waste tracking portal.
Naro Jamir • 27 Sep 2026
Nagaland Struggles to Meet National Green Tribunal Waste Standards
Nagaland reports slow progress in waste management to the NGT, citing gaps in collection and processing despite new institutional funds and remediation.
Kiyeto Swu • 27 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Enforces Four-Stream Waste Sorting Rules
Meghalaya must adopt four-stream waste segregation by 2026 under new federal rules aimed at improving scientific processing and environmental oversight.
Walrik Marak • 26 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Weighs Air Purifiers for Byrnihat Industrial Zone
Meghalaya officials are testing solar air purifiers in Byrnihat but remain undecided on a full project pending further results on their true effectiveness.
Walrik Marak • 23 Sep 2026
Northeast India Dominates List of Cleanest Air Locations
Meghalaya and Mizoram recorded India's lowest PM2.5 levels in WHO's latest database, dominated by data from 2021 across five key towns.
Ethan Ralte • 22 Sep 2026
East Khasi Hills Officials Target Shillong River Pollution and Illegal Building
Shillong authorities are cracking down on illegal construction and pollution threatening the Wahumkrah and Umkaliar rivers to ensure public health.
Walrik Marak • 21 Sep 2026
Dimapur Air Pollution Surges by 25 Percent
Dimapur's air quality has plummeted, with pollutant levels jumping 25% since 2022. Officials cite dust, waste burning, and traffic as the primary drivers.
Kiyeto Swu • 19 Sep 2026
Sikkim Bans Plaster of Paris Idols Ahead of Festive Season
Sikkim authorities have banned Plaster of Paris idols and capped their height at 10 feet to curb water pollution during the upcoming festive season.
Riya Lepcha • 16 Sep 2026
IIT Researchers Use Bacteria to Clean Toxic Textile Wastewater
IIT Guwahati and IIT BHU scientists found a bacterium that cleans 98.5 percent of textile dyes, offering a safe way to treat industrial water pollution.
Bibar Daimary • 16 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Planning Board Targets River Cleanup and Waste Crisis
The Meghalaya State Planning Board is holding meetings to resolve the state's urgent garbage crisis and restore its polluted rivers.
NEWire Desk • 14 Sep 2026
Meghalaya High Court Demands Water Tests in Byrnihat Pollution Probe
Meghalaya judges ordered river water testing and confirmed 19 cancer cases as the court probes industrial pollution plaguing the Byrnihat region.
Walrik Marak • 11 Sep 2026
Guwahati Leads Northeast in Latest Air Quality Rankings
Guwahati ranks 15th in Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026, while other Northeast cities struggle with dust, waste, and seasonal air pollution challenges.
Timungpi Terang • 10 Sep 2026
Byrnihat Ranks Last Again in National Clean-Air Survey
Byrnihat ranked last among 130 cities in the latest Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan, marking a repeat failure for the industrial town despite slight improvement.
NEWire Desk • 8 Sep 2026
