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Amit Shah speaks to Meghalaya CM after 18 dead in coal mine blast, assures
Updated : 1 week, 4 days 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 week, 4 days 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 week, 4 days 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 week, 4 days 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 week, 4 days 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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Meghalaya: 16 killed in explosion at rat-hole coal mine in Thangskai
Updated : 1 week, 4 days 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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Assam: 3 students missing after boat capsizes in Gangadhar River
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The incident triggered panic among people present on the riverbank. With prompt action from locals, 19 of the 22 children were rescued safely. However, three children remain missing.
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Lifeline in snow: Indian Army rescues 29 stranded tourists in North Sikkim
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The tranquil, snow-laden landscapes of North Sikkim turned perilous last week when a group of 29 tourists found themselves stranded amid extreme weather conditions. What began as a breathtaking journey through the high-altitude stretch between Shivmandir and Zero Point rapidly escalated i
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CM Bhupendra Patel flags off 183 vehicles for forest personnel at Sasan Gi
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has flagged off 183 such vehicles at Sasan Gir on Thursday morning. The specially equipped vehicles have been provided to forest personnel for conservation, protection, rescue, and rehabilitation work.
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Pakistan: Rescue underway after woman, daughter fall into open sewerage li
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
A woman and her daughter fell into an open sewerage line at Bhatti Chowk in Lahore during construction work. Rescue teams are searching for them as police investigate the incident. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage, questioning family members, and examining safety lapses at the site.
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Pakistan: Karachi police form special team to arrest Gul Plaza fire suspec
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Karachi police formed a special team to probe the Gul Plaza fire that killed at least 73 people. Forensic experts joined the investigation as authorities sealed the site. Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah promised action, compensation, and stricter fire safety audits, urging collective efforts to prev
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Telangana: Five bodies recovered in Nampally fire incident
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Explaining the circumstances that led to the tragedy, the DG said the victims were workers who had been provided accommodation in the basement of the building. "They were working here and were given accommodation in the basement. So two of them were trying to rescue the others. But unfort
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