Indian Navy, Army recalled from Meghalaya mine rescue ops

The Indian Navy wrapped their rescue operations at the coal mine site at Ksan in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills. The Navy left the site on Friday and is set to leave the state today after having received orders from their high command. The District Authority congratulated the Navy team’s efforts, dedication and tremendous contribution in […]

Second body of miner retrieved at tragedy-hit coal mine in Meghalaya

After days of relentless efforts by the Indian Navy and the NDRF, the second body of a miner was successfully retrieved from the rat hole coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills. Five persons including 4 NDRF and 1 Navy personnel went down into the main shaft to retrieve the body. The body was recovered […]

SC asks Centre, Meghalaya govt to continue rescue ops at tragedy hit coal mine

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre and Meghalaya government to continue their efforts to rescue miners whose whereabouts remain unknown after they were trapped inside a rat-hole coal mine in the state since December 13, 2018. The two-judge bench comprising Justices AK Sikri and S Abdul Nazeer scheduled the next hearing for February 4. […]

Indian Navy detects another body inside Meghalaya’s flooded coal mine

44 days after tragedy struck the ill-fated coal mine at Ksan in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills, the multi-agency rescue operation led by the Indian Navy has managed to detect another body inside the coal mine. The body was traced in the wee hours of Saturday at a depth of 280 feet from the surface of […]

Meghalaya coal mine tragedy: Body of one miner retrieved

After days of relentless struggle, the multi-agency rescue operation led by the Indian Navy finally managed to pull the body of a miner out from the ill-fated coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills on Thursday. As per official sources, the body recovered from the coal mine could be that of another miner and not […]

Meghalaya Govt reveals startling facts in report to SC; bodies of other trapped miners may be behind detected body

Meghalaya Government reveals startling facts in status report to Supreme Court on Monday; says, bodies of other trapped miners may be behind the one detected by the Navy on January 16. In the status report submitted to the apex court, the Meghalaya government has stated, “Presumably, and as per latest reports, the bodies of the […]

14-member rescue team from Chennai, Hyderabad to reach Meghalaya mine disaster site

A 14-member rescue team from Chennai and Hyderabad have reached Guwahati and are headed to the disaster site where 15 miners are trapped inside a flooded coal mine in East Jaintia Hills. The teams from Planys Technology, Chennai and National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad can play a crucial role in the rescue operations. The team […]

Coal miners hold rally in East Jaintia Hills; rescue efforts continue on Day 27

Coal mine owners, coal dealers and transporters in East Jaintia Hills held a rally in the district to protest against the failure of the current and previous state governments to lift the ban on coal mining in Meghalaya. Hundreds of coal dealers and transporters from the area attended the rally. All business activities had been […]

SC directs Centre, Meghalaya govt to take strict action against mine owners

The Supreme Court has ordered the Centre and the Meghalaya government to take action against the mine owners of the disaster hit site. The apex court has also asked the Centre and the Meghalaya government to file a status report before it by January 7 on steps and progress of the rescue operation of 15 […]