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: Two more workers killed in fresh coal mine tragedy; illegal mining continues unabated

Two workers died after a rat-hole coal mine caved in at Soo kilo area while they were trying to illegally extract coal at Mooknor, Jalyiah village in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district. As per sources, at least three miners have died in the incident. While bodies of two miners have been recovered, one of the […]

Illegal mining: NGT slaps Rs 100 cr fine on Meghalaya govt

The National Green Tribunal has imposed a fine of whopping Rs 100 crore on Meghalaya Government for failing to control illegal mining of coal. As per reports, the amount has to be recovered from mine owners and errant officials. The amount has to be deposited to the Central Pollution Control Board for restoring the environment. […]