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
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Umiam desiltation plan awaits Delhi nod
Shillong, Jan. 4: The Meghalaya government is awaiting the Centre
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MeECL to install latest equipments in Umiam project
SHILLONG: The Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) is planning to replace the 40-year-old machinery in use in Stage-II of the Umiam Hydel Power Project with the latest machinery. According to official sources here on Tuesday, a Japanese-based firm has been awarded the contract for procuring and fitting the new machineries.
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CAG frowns on Umiam pollution
Shillong, March 22: A CAG report has rapped the Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited for not initiating any steps to protect the Umiam reservoir which feeds five downstream hydropower plants of the corporation. The reservoir covers an area of 10 square km and serves as a recreational spot for tourists with amenities for boating and angling. In addition, the reservoir supplies drinking water