Illegal coal transportation: Meghalaya govt cracks whip on district administration
First Published: 6th February, 2020 21:18 IST
Amidst the row surrounding illegal mining and transportation of coal in Meghalaya, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong on Thursday sent out a strong message saying that the government would fix
Amidst the row surrounding illegal mining and transportation of coal in Meghalaya, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong on Thursday sent out a strong message saying that the government would fix responsibilities on Deputy Commissioners and Superintendent of Police if they fail to act tough against the menace.
Tynsong added that the government has already issued stern directives to all the concerned authorities to deal with cases of illegal mining and transportation of coal.
The deputy chief minister’s reaction comes a day after Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Mukul Sangma came out all guns blazing and alleged that the state government was facilitating illegal coal trade.
RELATED VIDEO:
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Bernard Arnault replaces Jeff Bezos as world’s richest person, Musk slips to No. 3. Here’s list of 10 richest people in the world
08th March 2024
Live Manipur: 5-day film festival- NEIFF 2024, concludes
07th March 2024
Live Rakul Preet-Jackky Bhagnani keen to sign Assamese films
07th March 2024
Live Meghalaya: Helen Giri bestowed presitigious Sangeet Natak Akademi award
07th March 2024
WE RECOMMEND
Meghalaya: Helen Giri bestowed presitigious Sangeet Natak Akademi award
Born on 7 February 1944, Giri has been instrumental in the exponential growth of Khasi traditional music.
07th March 2024
Boost to Meghalaya Healthcare system: 425 new medical professionals inducted
CM Sangma said, "The budget for the health department is the highest in the country, as we aim to strengthen and overhaul the health sector."
07th March 2024
Drugs worth Rs 300 cr seized in Meghalaya in last 2 years, 610 arrested: DGP LR Bishnoi
Of the total 610 arrests, 234 persons were arrested in 2022, 355 in 2023 and 25 in 2024
05th March 2024
UDP confident of RDA candidate Robertjune Kharjahrin’s victory in Shillong seat in Lok Sabha polls
Robertjune Kharjahrin has been fielded against NPP leader and cabinet minister Ampareen Lyngdoh for the Shillong seat
05th March 2024
Meghalaya: Crackdown on extortion, HNLC cadre arrested
Police further confirmed the allegations that Storgy Lyngdoh was invovled in activities such as extortion, regrouping, and mobilizing support of symphathizers for anti-national and violent causes.
02nd March 2024