Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News Item titled "CAG faults city’s waste processing" appearing in the Shillong Times dated 16.09.2024 dated 24/03/2025. Reply affidavit dated March 21, 2025 has been filed by the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills district, Shillong. The affidavit stated that two …
Mining is an unregulated activity in Meghalaya. Forests are felled and coal and limestone are excavated without any concern for the environment. The existence of a State Pollution Control Board has not added to the quality of the environment or reduced pollution in any way. On the contrary, "No objection …
SHILLONG: Meghalaya Tourism Development Forum (MTDF), a critical mass of socially and environmentally conscious intelligentsia engaged in promoting responsible tourism, has called for people's participation to this year's autumn festival beginning with the carnival scheduled for November 1 next. MTDF's drum beating festival followed by the guitar ensemble has won …
SHILLONG: An eight-member delegation of the MPA Government, led by Deputy Chief Minister Timothy D Shira, will visit High Wall Mining Technology Mission, USA from October 19 to 26 to get the hang of the technology used by the Mission for coal mining. The delegation will submit a report on …
Shillong: Meghalaya loses approximately 10 million metric tones of top soil annually through practice of shifting cultivation, deforestation and other methods of soil degradation activities, said the Director of Soil and Water Conservation, KC Momin at the annual general meeting of Meghalaya Soil and Water Conservation held at the Conservation …
By Our Reporter SHILLONG: Expressing grave concern over environmental degradation, various NGOs from South Garo Hills have come together under the banner of Chitmang Hills Anti-Mining Forum (CHAMF) to intensify the campaign against unscientific mining in the district and push for early announcement and implementation of the State Mining Policy. …
Wanton coal mining in Meghalaya is not only harming the environment but also affecting food grain production of the State by degrading the cultivable land and polluting the irrigable water supply. "In particular, paddy cultivation has been adversely affected in the coal mining areas," a State Government report said. The …
SHILLONG, Sept 30: The urgent need for environment sustainability will form the core strategy for businesses to thrive in the State. By giving a green touch to operations, service industries will be able to attract more clients as well as cut down on costs. This was the main theme discussed …
A detailed report on the proposed Uranium mining, opinions of NGOs and other stakeholders of Meghalaya would be placed before Prime Minister Manmohan Singh after he returns from his visit to United States and France. Principal Adviser of Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), VP Raja before his departure from here …
Uranium mining SHILLONG: Principal Advisor of Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) V P Raja would soon place a report on the progress of the open-cast uranium mining in Meghalaya in the Prime Minister's Office. "I will submit a detailed report to the PMO on the progress of the project, besides …
Shillong: The KSU, which has been spearheading the movement against the proposed uranium mining, reiterated its total opposition to the mining project and the proposal to set up a nuclear plant in the State. In a memorandum submitted to Principal Adviser, Department of Atomic Energy's (DAE) VP Raja, who was …
SHILLONG: Uranium mining in the State still appears to be a distant reality with prominent NGOs either not favouring or undecided over the project even as the visiting Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) officials claimed "fruitful and productive talks" with the State Government and anti-mining bodies. After a meeting with …
SHILLONG, Sept 22: Contradictory views within the constituents of the Meghalaya Progressive Alliance (MPA) Government would stall any decision on the proposed uranium mining in the State. The Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM) and Hill State People
SHILLONG, Sept 22: The principal advisor to the Government of India (attached with the Atomic Mineral Division) VP Raja today held a series of talks with the Chief Minister Dr Donkupar Roy, the leader of the opposition DD Lapang and the Deputy Chief Minister HS Lyngdoh. According to an inside …
SHILLONG: Despite prolonged opposition from NGOs and political leaders, the Centre has continued its all-out campaign over the touchy issue of uranium mining in the State, offering hefty development package and strongly maintaining that the uranium project would be carried out in an environment-friendly manner. The Central Government has already …
JOWAI: People of Narpuh Elaka have welcomed the setting up of a Rs 360-crore cement plant - the Hills Cements Co Limited (HCCL) -- at Mynkre village in Jaintia Hills, under Khliehriat Sub-Division, overriding protests from few organisations. Participating at a public hearing, organised by Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board …
