Shillong, February 8: The death toll from the illegal mining accident in the East Jaintia Hills has risen to 27, with two more bodies recovered from the debris. Nine individuals have been injured, and one miner succumbed to injuries during treatment on Friday. This incident has sparked growing concern and anger in Meghalaya, highlighting the … Read more
New Delhi, February 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the recent coal mine accident in East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya. He announced a special ex-gratia payment from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund for the families of the deceased. In a statement on social media platform ‘X’, Prime Minister Modi conveyed his condolences … Read more
Shillong, February 5: A devastating explosion in a suspected illegal coal mine in the Thangskhu area of Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district has resulted in the recovery of at least 16 bodies, marking one of the deadliest mining accidents in recent years. Police officials confirmed this information on Thursday. East Jaintia Hills Superintendent of Police, … Read more