Meghalaya: TMC targets govt over illegal coal mining

Meghalaya TMC leader Mukul Sangma has called upon the Centre to take steps to stop the alleged illegal coal mining in the state. Sangma said that since coal is a subject under the Government of India, it is incumbent upon the government to take cognizance of what is happening and take recourse to all the […]

Six miners from Assam killed in Meghalaya coal mine accident

In a major tragedy, six coal mine workers hailing from Assam were killed in the East Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya on Thursday. As per official sources, five miners died inside the mine and one succumbed to injuries later. Officials said all the deceased hail from Assam. The incident happened at an old abandoned mine […]

Meghalaya: Congress launches attack on MDA over illegal coal trade

After the BJP in Meghalaya demanded for an arrest of the State’s Power Minister James Sangma over his alleged involvement in the illegal coal trade, leader of the Opposition Mukul Sangma on Saturday alleged that a cartel is operating illegal coal mining in the State. He further alleged that the existing land laws are being […]

Illegal coal transportation: Meghalaya govt cracks whip on district administration

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 […]

Supreme Court bans transportation of coal in Meghalaya

The Supreme Court on Tuesday banned the transportation of coal in Meghalaya. The apex court’s directive comes following a petition by a group of social activists in this regard. The transportation was a subject of intense scrutiny as coal from Meghalaya was still being transported although the National Green Tribunal had banned mining in the […]

Meghalaya coal mine tragedy: Rescue operations called off; mine owner absconding

The rescue operation carried out by NDRF team was called off at 5 pm due to diminishing visibility. According to official sources, more water needs to be pumped out of the coal mine before any efforts can be made to rescue the coal miners. Altogether 65 NDRF personnel and 12 SDRF personnel were involved in […]