#Sustainability

NEHU Hosts Massive Climate Festival in Shillong

More than 3,000 visitors gathered at North-Eastern Hill University for a five-day festival exploring the intersection of nature, culture, and sustainability.

Walrik Marak • 11 Oct 2026

Sikkim Mandates Four-Way Waste Sorting Under New Federal Rules

Sikkim has launched a four-way waste segregation mandate for all residents and businesses to ensure scientific disposal and better environmental health.

Aiden Bhutia • 3 Oct 2026

CRPF Soldiers Plant Trees in Dimapur to Honor Mothers

The 173 Battalion CRPF held a tree-planting drive in Dimapur and Chümoukedima on October 2 to support environmental sustainability and honor motherhood.

Naro Jamir • 2 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Shifts Tourism Strategy to Prioritize Local Jobs and Conservation

Meghalaya moves from mass tourism to community-led growth, aiming to boost local livelihoods, protect ecosystems, and improve sustainability by 2027.

Walrik Marak • 29 Sep 2026

Guwahati Airport Showcases Bamboo as Future Building Material

Guwahati airport hosted the 17th World Bamboo Day, highlighting the material's shift from traditional crafts into modern, sustainable infrastructure.

Timungpi Terang • 28 Sep 2026

B. Borooah College to Host International Sustainable Science Summit

Guwahati hosts a two-day global science summit in November to bridge the gap between laboratory research and practical sustainable technologies.

Bibar Daimary • 27 Sep 2026

North Tripura Touts Water Conservation Success at Global Forum

District Magistrate Chandni Chandran presented three water projects at the 9th India International Water Week in New Delhi to showcase local sustainability.

Nihar Jamatia • 24 Sep 2026

Natural Farming Resource Centre Opens in Longleng

ICAR-KVK Longleng launched a new natural farming hub in Pongching Village to train local farmers on sustainable, eco-friendly agricultural practices.

Naro Jamir • 22 Sep 2026

Nagaland University Study Pushes for Bespoke Pineapple Farming Tactics

Researchers at Nagaland University argue that farmers need location-specific support to adopt sustainable practices for the state's pineapple crop.

Kiyeto Swu • 21 Sep 2026

Nagaland Farmer Sees Big Returns After Switching to Natural Methods

Mantuk Phom transformed his 12-acre Nagaland farm into a high-earning, sustainable enterprise using natural inputs and smart crop diversification.

Naro Jamir • 20 Sep 2026

Peren Officials and SELCO Foundation Target Poverty with Solar Energy

Peren district leaders and the SELCO Foundation hosted a workshop to boost local livelihoods through sustainable energy and improved produce processing.

Kiyeto Swu • 19 Sep 2026

Assam Launches New Plan to Tackle Surging Cooling Demands

Assam has launched a state-wide cooling action plan to curb rising energy demands and implement eco-friendly climate solutions through 2040.

Bibar Daimary • 16 Sep 2026

Small Grants Programme Boosts Sustainability Across Assam and Meghalaya

The GEF-Small Grants Programme has reached 11,000 people and improved 17,000 hectares of land in Assam and Meghalaya over the past two years.

Bibar Daimary • 14 Sep 2026

Meghalaya Opens Plant to Turn Banana Waste Into Profit

A new facility in Umsiang, Meghalaya, turns discarded banana stems into paper and fiber to boost rural income and promote sustainable local industry.

NEWire Desk • 6 Sep 2026

Kailashahar Volunteers Plant 20,000 Trees Across Tripura

Go Green Volunteers hit a 20,000 tree milestone in Tripura. The NGO faces vandalism and site selection hurdles while working to restore biodiversity.

Nihar Jamatia • 3 Sep 2026

Arunachal MLA Pitches Long-Term Development Plan at Global Food Summit

Arunachal MLA Toko Tatung unveiled the Keyi Panyor Mission Plan 2040 at a global summit in Bhutan, focusing on indigenous knowledge and sustainability.

Rinchen K • 1 Sep 2026

St Anthony’s College Partners with GIZ India to Localize Sustainability Goals

St Anthony’s College and GIZ India recently trained students from 11 colleges to integrate global sustainability goals into local community action.

Walrik Marak • 31 Aug 2026

Chingthur Foundation Graduates First Interns in Dimapur

Two NECU students completed a three-month sustainable agriculture internship at the Chingthur Foundation’s Agroforestry Training Centre in Karagaon.

Kiyeto Swu • 31 Aug 2026

Peren DC Challenges Students to Use Science for Local Innovation

Peren DC Hiazu Meru pushed students to leverage science for sustainability during the Zeme Baptist Church Council exhibition in Jalukie on Friday.

Kiyeto Swu • 30 Aug 2026

Eco-friendly Rakhi Innovations Clash With Sluggish Sales in Tripura

Innovative cow dung rakhis gain traction in Khowai, while traditional sellers in Agartala report record-low sales due to shifting consumer habits.

Ayan Debbarma • 27 Aug 2026