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Meghalaya: 28 of 37 Byrnihat industries found violating pollution-control norms

Guwahati, Aug. 26 -- Twenty-eight of 37 industries inspected in Meghalaya's Byrnihat industrial belt over the past two years were found to be violating pollution-control norms, the state government in... Read More


Assam Congress to hold statewide march against proposed reduction of Kaziranga's ESZ

Guwahati, Aug. 26 -- The Assam Congress will hold a statewide march on August 29 to protest the proposed reduction of the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park. State Congress gener... Read More


Meghalaya: Conrad Sangma announces fact-finding panel over Shree Cement plant hearing

Guwahati, Aug. 26 -- Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday said the state needs investment from outside to expand its economy and create jobs, while announcing a fact-finding committee ... Read More


Mizoram Assembly passes Fireworks Regulation Bill 2026, prioritises fines over jail

Aizawl, Aug. 26 -- The Mizoram Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed the Mizoram Regulation of Fireworks Bill, 2026, paving the way for a dedicated legal framework to regulate the use of fireworks an... Read More


Nagaland Police to launch online complaint portal within two weeks for grievance tracking

Guwahati, Aug. 26 -- Nagaland Police is preparing to introduce an online complaint portal within the next two weeks, aimed at making it easier for citizens to file grievances and track the progress of... Read More


Meghalaya's forest cover declines by 325 sq km between 2009 and 2023

Guwahati, Aug. 26 -- Meghalaya's forest cover declined by 325 square kilometres between 2009 and 2023, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma told the state Assembly on Wednesday. Sangma was responding to a ... Read More


Assam: Sivasagar flood damage survey identifies 42,500 affected houses

Guwahati, Aug. 26 -- The Sivasagar district administration has completed around 85% of the Rapid Damage Assessment Survey launched after the floods that hit the district on July 19, 2026, identifying ... Read More


Meghalaya seeks mining rules suited to local conditions, Centre reviewing proposal: Conrad Sangma

Guwahati, Aug. 26 -- The Centre is considering a separate framework to help Meghalaya transition from traditional rat-hole coal mining to scientific mining, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma told the sta... Read More


Meghalaya: Over 6.51 lakh records flagged during SIR, hearings suspended in 14 constituencies

Guwahati, Aug. 26 -- More than 6.51 lakh voter records have been marked for verification or notice during Meghalaya's ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. Hearings in 14 A... Read More


Meghalaya Assembly unanimously opposes uranium mining in state

Guwahati, Aug. 26 -- The Meghalaya Assembly on Wednesday unanimously opposed uranium exploration, mining and processing in the state, with all 60 MLAs backing a resolution moved by Chief Minister Conr... Read More