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Eleven Assam districts among India’s 50 most polluted: CREA study
Assam

Eleven Assam districts among India’s 50 most polluted: CREA study

The Northeastern states present an unexpected pollution hotspot, with Assam and Tripura featuring in the top five in three seasons (winter, summer, and monsoon).
MLAs raise alarm over Deepor Beel dumping, stone-crusher pollution in Assembly
Assam

MLAs raise alarm over Deepor Beel dumping, stone-crusher pollution in Assembly

Deepor Beel waste, poor segregation, and Dhakuakhana crusher pollution raised on Day 2 of the Assembly Session
Meghalaya Pollution Board fines NHIDCL Rs 15 lakh for Umngot river pollution
North East

Meghalaya Pollution Board fines NHIDCL Rs 15 lakh for Umngot river pollution

MSPCB penalises JICA-funded Shillong–Dawki project for debris runoff polluting Umngot; directs corrective action
JICA road project under fire for dumping waste into Meghalaya’s Umngot river
North East

JICA road project under fire for dumping waste into Meghalaya’s Umngot river

MSPCB invoked the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, ordering the agency to adhere to standard operating procedure
Shillong MP flags Umngot river pollution, blames NHIDCL for soil dumping
North East

Shillong MP flags Umngot river pollution, blames NHIDCL for soil dumping

MP Syngkon wrote to Union Minister Gadkari over alleged dumping of soil during Shillong–Tamabil highway expansion
Rare turtle sighting draws focus to Boko river’s worsening pollution crisis
Assam

Rare turtle sighting draws focus to Boko river’s worsening pollution crisis

With the cooperation of residents, the turtle was released into the pond of the Shiv Temple at Nagopara, Boko.
Guwahati sees notable dip in Diwali pollution levels, AQI and noise down across city
Guwahati

Guwahati sees notable dip in Diwali pollution levels, AQI and noise down across...

Lower cracker use contributed to improved AQI and reduces noise in major areas, according to the Assam Pollution Control Board
Assams silent air crisis: Beyond cities, a state choking on neglect
Opinion

Assam's silent air crisis: Beyond cities, a state choking on neglect

Assam's 23 year air pollution record reveals dangerously high PM 2.5 levels, worsened by vehicular emissions and biomass burning
Guwahati among World’s most polluted: PM2.5 levels 20x higher than WHO norms: Expert
Guwahati

Guwahati among World’s most polluted: PM2.5 levels 20x higher than WHO norms:...

Experts warn that breathing Guwahati’s air is now akin to smoking over three cigarettes a day, significantly harming public health and contributing to Himalayan glacier melt.
Byrnihat records ‘moderate’ air quality after stringent pollution controls
North East

Byrnihat records ‘moderate’ air quality after stringent pollution controls

The MSPCB conducted surprise inspections and issued penalties and closure notices to non-compliant industries on the Meghalaya side during late January & early February.
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