Govt to probe polluting industries in Umiam
SHILLONG: The government will find out whether there are any polluting industries in Umiam, an industrial estate that is also a popular tourist destination. During the question hour in the Assembly on
View ArticleActivist likely to visit UN again over uranium mining
SHILLONG: Activist and writer Morning Star Sumer is planning to meet representatives of the United Nations again, possibly at its headquarters in New York City, soon. Sumer, who recently raised the issue
View ArticleSC asks Centre to finalise M’laya mining policy
SHILLONG: The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to finalise the mineral policy and draft guidelines on coal mining in Meghalaya, which were submitted by the state government, within July 30. State
View ArticleE-waste collection drive launched in Meghalaya
SHILLONG: An e-waste Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO), KaroSambhav launched an e-waste collection drive in Meghalaya along with awareness initiative among schools, bulk consumers, repair shops,
View ArticleNGT lists case related to coal mining ban in Meghalaya
SHILLONG: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently listed the case relating to ban on coal mining in Meghalaya. Taiphur Wardkhar from Meghalaya Commercial Truck Owners and Operators Association said
View ArticleWGH DC’s intervention sought on noise pollution
TURA: The Lower Hawakhana Development Committee in Tura has submitted a complaint to the West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner alleging noise pollution being created by certain residents and religious...
View ArticleExperts to help tackle man-elephant conflict near border
“Need to clear encroachments inside Goalpara forest division” GUWAHATI: The Assam forest department will take the help of experts in mitigating human-elephant conflict along the Meghalaya border even
View ArticleMeghalaya fares better than Bhutan in carbon emission
SHILLONG: The report of the carbon footprint of Meghalaya has revealed that in terms of carbon emissions, Meghalaya is doing better than Bhutan which is famous for its low carbon footprint. This presents
View ArticleNE states witness significant drop in rainfall due to climate change
Despite heavy periodic downpour, North Eastern states including Meghalaya have received inadequate rainfall this season all because of climate change. According to the Indian Meteorological Department
View ArticleMeghalaya: Conrad inaugurates cottages by scenic Umiam Lake
SHILLONG: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday inaugurated the Lake View Cottages and Orchid Lake Cottages near the scenic Umiam Lake constructed under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme of the Ministry of
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