The Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) has intensified its crackdown on industrial units in Byrnihat for failing to comply with environmental regulations.
In response to growing safety concerns, District Magistrate Abhilash Baranwal has issued a directive prohibiting public access to the area surrounding the New Umtru Hydroelectric Project (HEP) in Byrnihat.
Four Bangladeshi nationals managed to sneak into India from Bangladesh, but were nabbed by Ri-Bhoi police on Friday based on inputs provided by the BSF.
A team of Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) officials led by Principal Secretary of Forest & Environment, Sampath Kumar, on Tuesday ordered closure of 6 industrial units operating in Byrnihat area of Meghalaya for violating environmental norms set by the board.
A major fire broke out at Maithan Alloys Ltd. in the Lower Balian area of Byrnihat Industrial Estate in Ri Bhoi District on Saturday. Firefighters from Byrnihat and Nongpoh quickly responded, bringing the blaze under control.
The Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Ri Bhoi District, Arpit Uphadhyaya, informed on Monday that inquiries have been initiated to check illegal earth cutting taking...
The Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Ri Bhoi District, Arpit Uphadhyaya, informed on Monday that inquiries have been initiated to check illegal earth cutting taking place from the down site of Byrnihat to the Khanapara area.
