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February 11, 2026, 03:42 PM - 3 min read
The NGT has taken suo motu cognisance of the Meghalaya coal mine blast that killed 31 workers on February 5, citing suspected environmental violations and possible defiance of the ban on rat-hole mining in East Jaintia Hills.
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February 9, 2026, 04:03 PM - 2 min read
The Meghalaya government has ordered a judicial inquiry into the fatal mine blast in East Jaintia Hills, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said, as the incident once again highlighted the persistence of illegal rat-hole coal mining despite a long-standing ban.
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February 6, 2026, 03:25 PM - 3 min read
Meghalaya Police arrest two in illegal coal mine blast that killed 19 in East Jaintia Hills. CM Sangma vows strict action; rescue and relief operations continue.
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February 6, 2026, 08:11 AM - 3 min read
The district police have recovered 18 bodies from the mine so far, who died after being trapped because of the blast, which occurred at Thangsko area of Mynsngat village, around 30 km from the district headquarters at Khliehriat, officials said
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November 21, 2025, 05:40 PM - 3 min read
The Meghalaya government has confirmed reports of minors being used to sell drugs in Shillong’s Mawlai area, prompting calls for stronger policing and community action as the city’s narcotics problem spreads.
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