Arunachal Pradesh police seize tonnes of illegally extracted coal from Rangringkan area

The illegal coal operations carried out by various gangs of coal mafias allegedly have the backing of some corrupt government officials

Meghalaya CM: Scientific coal mining to begin in state soon, 4 miners to get licences

The move is expected to impact small miners, but the state govt is likely to bring in amendments at an appropriate time

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 […]

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 […]

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. Also Read: Assam: All party meet on Meghalaya concludes, ‘Regional Committee Reports’ […]

Meghalaya : Police recovers IEDs, live grenade from West Garo Hills

10 Kilograms of Improvised Explosive Device or IED and a Hand Grenade were recovered during separate Counter Insurgency Operations conducted in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills yesterday. In the first operation conducted at Rechangre village near Dollongre, Garo Hills, two suspected IEDs hid in a green bag under a Pipe Culvert were recovered. One of the […]

Central ministries, Assam govt to meet on resuming coal mining: CM

A tripartite meeting among the Union ministries of coal and environment and the Assam government will be held next month to discuss resumption of coal mining in the state, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday. After a meeting with officials of PSU major Coal India Limited (CIL) at Margherita in Tinsukia district, Sarma […]

Tripura: Cop, 2 others arrested in connection with attempt to murder case

Three persons including Tripura Police Inspector Sukanta Biswas arrested in connection with an attempt to murder case in Agartala. The three of them including Sohab Mia and Sumit Choudhury were reportedly arrested for attempting to murder Budhhishatta Das, a bank officer. As per reports, on August 4, the three accused tried to kill Das after […]

Arunachal Pradesh to resume coal mining in state; CM Pema Khandu makes announcement after review meeting

At a time when there is a lot of controversy over coal mining in Meghalaya and alleged illegal syndicates prevailing in Assam, the state of Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday decided to resume coal mining. The decision of the Pema Khandu-led Arunachal Pradesh government was made known to the media through an official press statement issued […]