The Mizoram Assembly unanimously passed the Mizoram Regulation of Fireworks Bill, 2026, on Tuesday, establishing a legal framework for regulating the use of fireworks and firecrackers throughout the state. Home Minister K. Sapdanga, who introduced the Bill, stated that the legislation is designed to protect public health and the environment.
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Meghalaya requests mining rules aligned with local conditions, Centre reviewing proposal
The Centre is considering a distinct framework to support Meghalaya’s transition from traditional rat-hole coal mining to scientific mining, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma stated in the state Assembly on August 25. Addressing a short-duration discussion initiated by VPP president Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit, Sangma confirmed that the Union Coal Ministry has acknowledged the need for mining regulations tailored to Meghalaya’s specific context.
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Plain flowerpecker observed in Kamjong after almost 30 years
The plain flowerpecker (Dicaeum minullum) has been sighted in Kasom Khullen, located in Manipur’s Kamjong district, for the first time in nearly three decades. This observation, noted by local environmental activist Jojo Robertson, represents a significant addition to recent avian records in the region. The sighting highlights the biodiversity present in the forested areas of Manipur.
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Alleged illegal tree felling in Dibrugarh’s Aithan-Bogibeel raises environmental concerns
Illegal tree felling has allegedly been ongoing for several months in the Aithan-Bogibeel area of Dibrugarh. This situation has provoked concern among residents and environmentalists regarding the loss of green cover and the effectiveness of forest protection measures. Local sources have claimed that a timber network is active in the region, with trees reportedly being cut down and transported.
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Security forces recover weapons and destroy three bunkers in Senapati district
Joint security forces undertook a thorough search operation on August 25 in Manipur’s Senapati district following several days of ethnic conflict and violence between the Naga and Kuki communities. The operation focused on Taphou Kuki and Taphou Liangmai Naga villages, where security personnel conducted house-to-house searches. This followed incidents of arson and a gunfight that occurred the previous day.
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Doomdooma Students’ Union urges Assam government to address key public issues
The Doomdooma Regional Students’ Union conducted a two-hour sit-in near the Gandhi statue in Tinsukia district on Monday to demand prompt action from the Assam government. The protest aimed to highlight pressing concerns related to education, healthcare, social welfare, and road safety affecting the greater Doomdooma region and neighbouring areas.
Participants raised slogans calling for immediate intervention from both the state government and district administration. The union emphasised the need for urgent measures to improve living conditions and infrastructure in the area.
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NGT admits appeal challenging environmental clearance for Etalin project in Arunachal
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has accepted an appeal against the environmental clearance awarded to SJVN Limited for the 3,097-megawatt Etalin Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh. The tribunal allowed a 58-day delay in submitting the appeal. The case is being heard by a three-member bench of the NGT’s Eastern Zone Bench in Kolkata, which includes Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi and Dr A. Senthil.
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Assam produces three of India’s first certified tea sommeliers
Assam, recognised as India’s tea heartland, has produced three of the country’s first formally certified Tea Sommeliers, marking a significant step in developing professional expertise beyond tea cultivation. Bhargav Raj Barkakoty, Jayant Jalan and Pritam Kr Sharma are among seven participants from across India who successfully completed the certification programme.
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Vending to be banned on MS, HB roads in Guwahati’s Fancy Bazar from September 1
Authorities in Guwahati will implement a new traffic management system in Fancy Bazar starting September 1. This will include a prohibition on street vending along MS Road and HB Road, aiming to reduce congestion and improve pedestrian movement. The decision was reached during a review meeting chaired by Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Kaushik Rai at the Kamrup district administration.
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Electoral roll observer directs Pherzawl officials to ensure error-free revision
Electoral Roll Observer Mohan Lal Meena, IAS, instructed election officials in Manipur’s Pherzawl district to maintain an inclusive, transparent, and error-free electoral roll during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. On August 25, Meena, who serves as Secretary (Lok Ayukta/Commission of Inquiry), Government of Manipur, chaired a review meeting at the District Election Office (DEO), Pherzawl, to oversee the revision activities.