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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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Priyanka Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav condole deaths of labourers in Meghalaya c
Updated : 1 month 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 : 1 month, 1 week 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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US, partners take action to build secure, resilient critical mineral suppl
Updated : 1 month ago IST
A Fact Sheet from the office of State Department Spokesperson on '2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial' said that critical minerals and rare earths are essential "for our most advanced technologies and will only become more important as AI, robotics, batteries, and autonomous devices transf
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Coal mine blast: Meghalaya govt announces ex-gratia of Rs 3 lakh each for
Updated : 1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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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USISPF welcomes India's participation in the Inaugural Critical Minerals M
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
This historic engagement will create momentum for collaboration to secure the critical mineral supply chains vital to technological innovation, economic strength, and national security.
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Assam CM condoles tragic demise of 16 people in Meghalaya coal mine accide
Updated : 1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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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"Productive and positive": EAM Jaishankar concludes US visit
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Jaishankar said that historic India-US trade deal is in the final stages of detailing that will be completed very soon.
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