#Pollution
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
High Court Slams State Pollution Report on Byrnihat
Meghalaya High Court judges blasted a state report on Byrnihat's pollution as sketchy, demanding better data by July 23 to address health crisis reports.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jul 2026
Wangkhei MLA Urges Waste Management to Fight Climate Change
Wangkhei MLA Thangjam Arunkumar Singh led a mass tree planting event in Hatta Golapati to combat local climate change through household waste action.
Diana Moirangthem • 19 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Minister Demands Formal Complaints Over Byrnihat Pollution
Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla demands written complaints regarding Byrnihat industrial pollution as an official inquiry into health impacts continues.
NEWire Desk • 15 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
NGT Orders Fresh Probe into Myntdu River Pollution
The National Green Tribunal ordered a third inspection of the Myntdu river and fined the Meghalaya PWD Rs 31.25 lakh for illegal dumping of road debris.
NEWire Desk • 14 Jul 2026
