In response to reports of rampant illegal fishing, the District Magistrate of East Khasi Hills has issued an order prohibiting the use of toxic chemicals and explosive substances for fishing in the Umiam River within the Umlyngka village boundary — stretching from Sdad Wah Umkhrah to Sdad Jlu.
The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on Saturday recovered the body of a minor boy who was reported missing and drowned in the Umiam River at Nonglum Mawiong Village, Ri Bhoi District.
Shillong, Feb 15: The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) Umden Circle lodged a complaint on Thursday against illegal sand mining allegedly by the Karbi people...
