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Coal mine blast: Meghalaya govt announces ex-gratia of Rs 3 lakh each for
Updated : 5 days, 18 hours 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 : 5 days, 18 hours 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 : 5 days, 18 hours 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 : 5 days, 18 hours 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 : 5 days, 18 hours 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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Himachal: Rescued Sambar from River Tirthan dies during treatment
Updated : 5 days, 18 hours ago IST
The injured Sambar died around 11:15 PM during treatment at the Banjar veterinary hospital, after which the forest department cremated it on Wednesday afternoon. The post-mortem report also revealed that the animal was injured.
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Assam: 3 students missing after boat capsizes in Gangadhar River
Updated : 1 month, 2 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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MP: Tikamgarh Police registers case against cow owner for beheading calf,
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Police have registered a case and rescued the cow. Vikram Singh Kushwaha, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Tikamgarh, said, "We have registered a case under animal cruelty laws against the accused, Satyendra Yadav. The cow has been moved to a shelter, and the perpetrator will fa
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Uttarakhand: Bus carrying 30 passengers falls in deep gorge, SDRF launches
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
A Himachal Roadways bus met with an accident on Tuesday in the remote area of Kwanu-Meenus Road in Kalsi in Uttarakhand's Dehradun district and fell into a deep gorge, the State Disaster Response Force said.
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J-K: Fresh snowfall hits Bhaderwah; authorities issue advisory
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Addressing the situation, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Bhaderwah Sunil Kumar Butyal said, "An advisory has been issued by the authorities. We request that all Bhaderwah residents stay in their homes unless it's an emergency and avoid driving unless necessary, as roads are slippery due
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IAF airlifts paralysed woman, after snowfall blocks Himachal roads
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
An Indian Air Force (IAF) Cheetah helicopter on Sunday carried out an emergency medical evacuation of an 85-year-old paralysed woman from the remote village of Dhanderwari in Himachal Pradesh to Chandigarh after heavy snowfall blocked all road access.
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Lifeline in snow: Indian Army rescues 29 stranded tourists in North Sikkim
Updated : 1 month, 2 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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