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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

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