Assam Residents Raise Concerns Over Draft EIA for Max Cement Project
Residents of Pub Dharamtul, Bhalukaguri, and nearby areas in Assam's Morigaon district have raised concerns about the draft Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Max Cement Industries' proposed 1 million TPA cement grinding unit. Ahead of the public hearing scheduled for August 28, 2026, residents questioned the availability of the draft EIA at the local Gaon Panchayat office and highlighted potential gaps, including inconsistent inclusion of Indian elephants and absence of Gangetic river dolphins in the wildlife conservation plan. They have requested authorities to verify public access to the document before the hearing.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (35/100). Lens Score 57/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (32–38/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
northeastnow broke this story on 28 Aug, 08:40 am. Other outlets followed.