#waste management

Dimapur Workshop Targets Organic Waste Using Insect Technology

The ANMA Integrated Development Association hosted a workshop in Dimapur to promote Black Soldier Fly technology for managing regional organic waste.

Naro Jamir • 15 Oct 2026

Kohima Mandates Waste Segregation at Source

Kohima officials are enforcing strict waste segregation rules to cut landfill reliance, requiring fixed collection times and accurate digital reporting.

Kiyeto Swu • 13 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

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

Meghalaya Launches Massive Cleanup Campaign

Meghalaya officials and residents launched a 100-km cleanup drive across the state to boost hygiene and infrastructure under the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign.

NEWire Desk • 3 Oct 2026

Advisor Yhome Urges Kohima to Tackle Rising Waste Levels

Advisor Kekhrielhoulie Yhome pushed for better waste management in Kohima during the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 event at the Lerie processing plant.

Kiyeto Swu • 2 Oct 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

Nagaland waste plants stall due to power debt and flood damage

Nagaland's sewage and sludge plants in Kohima and Dimapur are failing, leaving critical waste infrastructure idle due to unpaid bills and flood damage.

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

Chumoukedima Town Council Stages Flash Mobs to Push Waste Sorting

Chumoukedima Town Council students performed flash mobs on September 26 to teach residents about proper four-way waste segregation rules.

Naro Jamir • 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

Kohima Board Tackles Road Repairs and Waste Management

Kohima officials met to address road maintenance, waste management, and TB patient support, while honoring a local teacher for a national award.

Naro Jamir • 23 Sep 2026

Aizawl Launches Four-Stream Waste Sorting System

Aizawl has introduced a four-stream waste collection system in seven wards to boost recycling and improve solid waste management across the city.

Chawngthu Fanai • 18 Sep 2026

Sikkim Kicks Off State-Wide Cleanup Drive

Sikkim launched a sanitation campaign on PM Modi's birthday, featuring a fleet of new vehicles and community service pledges in Gangtok.

Riya Lepcha • 17 Sep 2026

Manipur Launches Dual Cleanliness Drive to Tackle Waste

Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh kicked off new waste management programs to boost sanitation in hill regions and improve urban infrastructure.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 17 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

Chumoukedima officials push for development and waste reform

Chumoukedima leaders met September 10 to review new district infrastructure, waste management plans, and official government scheme outreach efforts.

Kiyeto Swu • 11 Sep 2026

Lower Chandmari Leaders Demand Cleanup of Abandoned Cars and Trash

Ward 13 in Kohima is demanding immediate action to remove abandoned vehicles and clear roadside waste to improve public safety and traffic flow.

Naro Jamir • 9 Sep 2026

Chumoukedima Officials Demand Strict Compliance with Waste Management Rules

Chumoukedima officials are mandating that bulk waste generators manage refuse on-site to meet new environmental standards or face utility cutoffs.

Kiyeto Swu • 8 Sep 2026

Nagaland Assembly Pushes to Restart Stalled Kohima Waste Plant

A legislative committee demands the revival of Kohima’s non-functional waste plant and calls for better sanitation infrastructure after a 2019 shutdown.

Naro Jamir • 8 Sep 2026