#Pollution
Meghalaya High Court Demands Strict Action Against Byrnihat Polluters
The Meghalaya High Court ordered officials to produce detailed pollution control reports for the industrial hub of Byrnihat by August 10.
NEWire Desk • 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
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
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
