The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Shillong Pollution Control Board (SPCB) to submit a detailed action taken report along with status report within four weeks on actual ground initiativ
The Chief Executive Officer, Shillong Municipal Board has imposed a ban on burning of garbage as per provisions of the Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000. A press release stated.
After a protracted debate the Centre has finally decided not to go ahead with the proposed mining of uranium in Meghalaya following stiff opposition from the local people.
Some months ago Prime Minister, Narendra Modi launched the air quality index at a two-day conference that included the environment and forest ministers from all Indian states.
SHILLONG: The High Court of Meghalaya, while issuing a notice to the Secretary, Telecommunication, to file his personal affidavit, has asked the State Government through the Department of Health to
SHILLONG: The officials of Central Mine Planning and Design Institute, Coal India Limited and Director General of Mine Safety based in Guwahati held a meeting with the Meghalaya Chief Secretary, of
SHILLONG: The State Government will decide its future course of action on removal of illegal structures along the Wah Umkhrah River only after disposal of a case filed pertaining to this issue.
If statistics are to be believed, people suffering from cancer in Meghalaya is showing a steady increase. According to authorities, there are an estimated 10,000 cancer patients in the State.