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Meghalaya: NDRF rescue operations underway after illegal coal mine blast
Updated : 1 month ago IST
A National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team on Friday arrived at the blast site in Thangskai area of Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills to carry out rescue and recovery operations after an explosion in an illegal rat-hole coal mine that claimed 18 lives.
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"Sad part of any govt that illegal mining is happening": Congress MP Salen
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Speaking to ANI on Thursday, the Congress MP described the incident as a deeply saddening event for both the affected families and the government. He emphasised that illegal mining continues to be a serious issue in the region.
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"Sought report from Meghalaya govt...": Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on c
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Speaking to ANI on Thursday about the recent coal mine accident in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district, Reddy noted that Meghalaya has no government-operated coal mines and that no coal block has been auctioned so far. Neither the public sector nor commercial coal mining exists in the
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"Painful to hear about loss of lives": President Murmu expresses condolenc
Updated : 1 month ago IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday condoled the loss of lives in a coal mine accident in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district, calling the incident painful .
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Amit Shah speaks to Meghalaya CM after 18 dead in coal mine blast, assures
Updated : 1 month ago IST
The Chief Minister announced that the Meghalaya government will provide an ex gratia of Rs 3 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ex-gratia worth Rs 2 lakh each for the families of 18 victims who lost their lives in the tragic Meghalaya
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Coal mine blast: Meghalaya govt announces ex-gratia of Rs 3 lakh each for
Updated : 1 month ago IST
"Individuals who are involved in any illegal activities, action will be taken. Whoever is responsible for this incident will face very strict action. We will not let go of anybody who is involved in this," Sangma said while addressing a press conference.
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Death toll rises to 18 in Meghalaya coal mine blast incident
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Superintendent of Police (SP) Vikash Kumar confirmed that an explosion had taken place inside an illegal coal mine, and several persons were suspected to be trapped, with 18 bodies recovered from the incident site during the rescue operation.
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PM announces ex-gratia for victim's kin in Meghalaya coal mine blast
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Those who have been injured in the incident in the Thangskai area of East Jaintia Hills district will be given ex-gratia of Rs 50,000 each, the PMO announced.
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Meghalaya govt orders inquiry into coal mine incident that claims 16 lives
Updated : 1 month ago IST
"Profoundly saddened by the tragic coal mine incident in East Jaintia Hills. My deepest sympathies are with the families who have lost their loved ones in this unfortunate tragedy. The Government of Meghalaya has ordered a comprehensive inquiry into the incident. Accountability will be fi
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Assam CM condoles tragic demise of 16 people in Meghalaya coal mine accide
Updated : 1 month ago IST
"I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in the coal mine accident in East Jaintia Hills. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families during this moment of immense grief. We are in close coordination with the Government of Meghalaya, and the district administration of East
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Meghalaya: 16 killed in explosion at rat-hole coal mine in Thangskai
Updated : 1 month ago IST
"The incident took place in the Thangsku area on Thursday. Several labourers trapped inside the coal mine following an explosion. SDRF, police, and local administration engaged in search and rescue operations. So far, 16 bodies have been recovered. One person received burn injuries," SP K
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India-US Technology Forum sets sight on $500 billion trade target: NASSCOM
Updated : 1 month ago IST
This meeting followed the announcement of a trade deal between the two countries. The group convened on Capitol Hill to discuss innovation, AI, supply chains, and job creation.
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