Water Resources

State to sign WB pact to save catchment areas

TURA: The MDA government will soon sign an agreement with the World Bank for funding to the tune of over a hundred crores for protecting and preserving the catchment areas in the state in the face

Publication Date: 
26/03/2018
Shillong Times (Shillong)
Tags:
Meghalaya, Water Resources, Climate Impacts, Garo Hills, Global Warming
Climate Change

Agatha for Natl Green Corps to combat climate change

SHILLONG: Government chief whip and NPP legislator Agatha Sangma on Monday wanted the introduction of National Green Corps, a central scheme, to sensitise students about climate change.

Publication Date: 
20/03/2018
Shillong Times (Shillong)
Tags:
Meghalaya, Climate Change, Environment Education, Crops
Environment

Proposed revision: Govt relaxes rules on cattle market, drops reference to slaughter

The original version, dated May 23, 2017, had notified a ban on sale of cattle for slaughter in animal markets, triggering an outcry over its effect on trade across the country.

Publication Date: 
27/02/2018
Indian Express (New Delhi)
Tags:
Slaughter House, Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF), Animal Cruelty, Kerala, West Bengal, Meghalaya, High Court, Environment
Forests

Meghalaya lost over 110 sqkm of green cover

The northeast India, which also includes Meghalaya, once considered being the last vestige of hope for a green environment is losing its vital forest cover in contrast to the rest of the country, a

Publication Date: 
19/02/2018
Shillong Times (Shillong)
Tags:
Meghalaya, Forests, Ecosystems, West Khasi Hills, Trees, Deforestation
Sanitation

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding establishment of STPs in the town of Jowai, Meghalaya, 19/01/2018

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Sajay Laloo Vs State of Meghalaya & Others dated 19/01/2018 regarding establishment of STPs in the town of Jowai, Meghalaya. The affidavit filed by the Chief Secretary, Govt. of Meghalaya states that Jowai Municipal Board has set up common ETPs and STPs and the letter calling for expression of interest has been floated for engagement of a suitable and qualified consultant for preparation of the DPR.

Judgement Date: 
19/01/2018
Tags:
Sewage Treatment Plants (STP), Flush Toilets, Urban Sanitation, Jowai, Meghalaya, Municipal Corporations, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court
Mining

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding 6,44,169 metric tonnes of the declared coal lying unassessed, South Garo Hills-Bagmara, Meghalaya, 18/01/2018

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of All Dimasa Students Union Dima Hasao Dist. Committee Vs. State of Meghalaya & Others dated 18/01/2018 regarding 6,44,169 metric tonnes of the declared coal lying unassessed by the authorities at Semingkri and the areas in its proximity, South Garo Hills-Bagmara, State of Meghalaya.

Judgement Date: 
18/01/2018
Tags:
Mining, Coal, Meghalaya, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, North East, South Garo Hills
Mining

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding unregulated coal mining, Mehghalaya, 02/01/2018

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of All Dimasa Students Union Dima Hasao Dist. Committee Vs. State of Meghalaya & Others dated 02/01/2018 regarding the menace of unscientific and unregulated coal mining in Meghalaya.

Judgement Date: 
02/01/2018
Tags:
Mining, Coal, Meghalaya, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF), North East, Supreme Court
Solid Waste

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding solid waste management in the state of Meghalaya, 13/12/2017

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Environment Pollution & Health Hazards in the State Vs State of Meghalaya & Others dated 13/12/2017 regarding solid waste management in the state of Meghalaya.

Judgement Date: 
13/12/2017
Tags:
Municipal Solid Waste, Waste Management, Landfill, Meghalaya, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Municipal Corporations, Biodegradable Waste, Non-Biodegradable Waste
Environment

Meghalaya Deputy Chief minister bats for environment

Meghalaya politicians have usually been sympathetic towards the miners’ ever since mining was banned in the State, but Deputy Chief Minister RC Laloo has publicly stood for environment instead of u

Publication Date: 
11/12/2017
Raju Das
Assam Tribune (Guwahati)
Tags:
Meghalaya, Environmental Security, Mining, Jaintia Hills, COP 21 (Paris), Environmental Science, Environment
Sanitation

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding establishment of STPs in the town of Jowai, Meghalaya

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Sajay Laloo Vs State of Meghalaya & Others dated 27/11/2017 regarding establishment of STPs in the town of Jowai, Meghalaya.

Judgement Date: 
27/11/2017
Tags:
Sewage Treatment Plants (STP), Meghalaya, Urban Development, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Urban Sanitation, North East, Municipal Corporations

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