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NGT takes suo motu cognisance of Meghalaya illegal coal mine blast that ki
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report regarding a deadly explosion at an illegally operated rat-hole coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district that claimed 18 lives.
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Meghalaya coal mine blast death toll rises to 27: NDRF official
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The death toll in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills coal mine blast incident has risen to 27 as two bodies were recovered during rescue operations, a National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) official said.
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Meghalaya Coal Mine death toll rises to 25; President Murmu, PM Modi condo
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The death toll in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills coal mine incident has risen to 25 as rescue operations continue amid challenging conditions.
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Meghalaya coal mine tragedy: Death toll rises to 19, two arrested, says Mi
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Meghalaya Minister Lahkmen Rymbui on Friday confirmed that the death toll in the East Jaintia Hills coal mine incident has risen to 19, while eight others remain injured.
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"Sad part of any govt that illegal mining is happening": Congress MP Salen
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks 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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"Painful to hear about loss of lives": President Murmu expresses condolenc
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks 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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Priyanka Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav condole deaths of labourers in Meghalaya c
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of labourers in a coal mine explosion in Meghalaya. They conveyed condolences to the bereaved families and wished speedy recovery of those injured.
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Amit Shah speaks to Meghalaya CM after 18 dead in coal mine blast, assures
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks 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 : 2 months, 2 weeks 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 : 2 months, 2 weeks 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 : 2 months, 2 weeks 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 : 2 months, 2 weeks 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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