Coal mining
Fire and explosion of methane gas led to the coal mine tragedy in Nagaland
The tragic explosion in an illegal rat-hole mine in Nagaland’s Wokha district on January 25, which killed 6 labourers and injured 4 others, was caused by the fire and explosion of methane gas, said the Directorate of Geology and Mining. The department said that the fire and explosion might have occurred due to a frictional […]
3 months ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Nagaland coal mine tragedy: NPF MLA Achumbemo Kikon blames rampant illegal mining for incident
The NPF MLA said this after 6 miners lost their lives, while 4 others suffered grievous injuries while working inside a rat hole mine at the Risayan village yesterday
3 months ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Meghalaya HC: Deploy 10 Companies of CAPF to Check Illegal Coal Transport
Rampant illegal mining of coal has continued in the state and such illegally mined coal has been allowed to be freely transported, even to the extent of being regularly exported to Bangladesh, the Court said hearing a PIL
1 year ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Meghalaya: Committee on Coal mining yet to submit preliminary report: Ampareen Lyngdoh
Meghalaya Congress leader Ampareen Lyngdoh today said that there are too many indicators that illegal mining and transportation of coal is going on in the state. Also Read: Arunachal Pradesh: “India’s frontier secure along Chinese frontier”, says Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Lyngdoh said that the judicial inquiry committee, which was set up by the state […]
2 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Conrad Sangma speaks on coal mining, Shillong violence during R-day address
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma on Repulic Day informed that his government inaugurated as many as 300 projects this year. CM Sangma also spoke on the burning issue of illegal coal mining and the recent communal violence in Shillong. At a time when reports of violence in Shillong are drawing sharp reactions, CM Sangma urged people […]
2 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Coal Mining In Meghalaya: NPP hits back at TMC leader Mukul Sangma’s allegations
The Meghalaya State Government has dismissed all charges of TMC leader and former Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on rampant illegal coal mining. Briefing media persons, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said the government can’t be held responsible for all crimes in the state. Tynsong added that instructions have been given to all Deputy Commissioners and […]
2 years ago