Alleging serious environmental degradation in East Jaintia Hills, the Khasi Students’ Union South West Border Circle has petitioned the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board to act against suspected pollution in the Wah Prang River.
Office bearers of the Village Defence Party (VDP) of Quinine Nongladaw on Wednesday issued a strong warning to members of the public who are in the habit of littering, discarding liquor bottles, and killing fish by using poisonous substances in the Umran River located within the village jurisdiction.
Shillong, Oct 31: Deputy Chief Minister in-charge PWD (Roads) Prestone Tynsong has assured that steps are being taken to prevent pollution of the Umngot...
In a costly bid to tackle river pollution, the Meghalaya government is spending nearly ₹8 crore to fence off vulnerable sections of the Wah Umkhrah and Wah Umshyrpi rivers. The unusual step, aimed at physically stopping people from dumping waste, raises a pointed question: why must taxpayers foot the bill for something as basic as civic sense?
