Meghalaya coal mine blast: court sends two accused to three-day police custody
Feb 06, 2026Two accused in Meghalaya coal mine blast case sent to three-day police custody. Investigation is ongoing with police gathering more evidence.
Meghalaya mine blast: Two brothers from Nepal among the dead
Feb 06, 2026Two brothers from Nepal were among the 18 labourers killed in the explosion at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district, officials said on February 6.
Meghalaya coal mine blast death toll rises to 25 as rescue operations continue
Feb 06, 2026The death toll in the explosion at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district rose to 25 on February 6 after the recovery of seven more bodies, Director General of Police I. Nongrang said.
Ri-Bhoi DC launches mobile app-based coaching programme for government job aspirants
Feb 06, 2026Ri-Bhoi DC launches mobile app to aid government job aspirants with quality coaching. The initiative offers study materials and practice tests to enhance exam preparation.
Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills mine blast toll rises to 19; two arrested as rescue operations continue
Feb 06, 2026The death toll in the blast at an illegal rat-hole coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district rose to 19 on February 6 after rescue teams recovered another body in the afternoon, state minister Lahkmen Rymbui said.
Meghalaya Cabinet approves structured pay for teachers, key policy reforms
Feb 06, 2026The Meghalaya Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, approved a series of key policy decisions spanning education, sports, higher education governance, fiscal management, and administrative reforms.
Meghalaya High Court orders arrests over East Jaintia Hills coal mine blast
Feb 06, 2026The Meghalaya High Court on February 5 ordered immediate arrests in connection with an explosion at an alleged illegal coal mine in East Jaintia Hills district that killed at least 18 people, signalling a tougher judicial response to the continued operation of banned mining in the area.
‘Mafia runs illegal coal mines, innocent people work there’: Union coal minister on Meghalaya tragedy
Feb 06, 2026Union coal minister G Kishan Reddy on February 5 blamed organised criminal networks for the continued operation of illegal coal mines in Meghalaya, after a blast at an unauthorised site in the East Jaintia Hills district killed at least 18 people.
Illegal mining ‘sad part of any government’: Meghalaya Congress MP Saleng Sangma on coal mine blast
Feb 06, 2026Meghalaya MP Saleng Sangma condemns illegal coal mining after recent blast. He urges strict enforcement and awareness to safeguard lives and environment
Amit Shah reviews Meghalaya coal mine blast, assures full central support as death toll reaches 18
Feb 06, 2026Amit Shah said that one team of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) had already reached the site in the Mynsyngat, Thangsko (Thangskai) area, while two more teams were on the way.
Meghalaya CM announces Rs 3 lakh ex-gratia for victim's kin in coal mine blast
Feb 05, 2026At least 18 people lost their lives in a devastating explosion at an unauthorised coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district, prompting swift relief measures from the state and central governments and the registration of a suo motu FIR to crack down on illegal mining activities.
Meghalaya police register suo motu FIR after 18 killed in illegal coal mine blast in East Jaintia Hills
Feb 05, 2026The case, registered at Khliehriat Police Station under multiple sections including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation Act, and Explosives Substances Act, marks a significant legal step in addressing illegal mining operations in the region.
PRIME Meghalaya graduates 75 startups, adds 75 more under CMECC 6.0
Feb 05, 2026PRIME Meghalaya, on February 5, inducted 75 new startups and graduated another 75 from its incubation programme, underscoring the scale-up of the state’s entrepreneurship push and its growing employment impact.
Meghalaya mine explosion death toll rises to 16, several feared trapped
Feb 05, 2026At least 16 bodies have been recovered so far as rescue operations continue following a powerful explosion at a suspected illegal coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district on Thursday morning (February 5). Authorities fear the death toll may rise, with several workers believed to be trapped underground.
Suspected dynamite blast at illegal coal mine in Meghalaya’s Jaintia hills kills several Assam workers
Feb 05, 2026A suspected dynamite blast at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya's Jaintia Hills killed several Assam workers. Authorities are investigating the incident and urging stricter mining regulation enforcement.
Meghalaya HC panel tightens enforcement against illegal coal mining in East Jaintia Hills
Feb 04, 2026The Justice BP Katakey Committee has called for stepped-up enforcement in East Jaintia Hills, directing district authorities to map high-risk locations and intensify patrols to curb illegal coal mining.
Man sentenced to life for burning wife to death in Meghalaya's West Jaintia Hills
Feb 04, 2026A man in Meghalaya has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his wife by burning her alive. The court’s decision underscores the need to combat domestic violence effectively
East Khasi Hills among Meghalaya districts with highest cancer incidence
Feb 04, 2026Principal Secretary Sampath Kumar, Health and Family Welfare Department, said late detection remains a major contributor to the high disease burden in the district and across the state. He stressed that early diagnosis can significantly improve recovery and help prevent complications.
Residents lock industrial unit over alleged illegal operations in Meghalaya’s pollution-hit Byrnihat
Feb 04, 2026Residents of Lower Balian in Meghalaya’s pollution-hit Byrnihat area on February 4 locked the premises of an industrial unit, alleging that it has been operating illegally and worsening local air quality.
Stabwound wins Shillong Open Air metal battle, heads to Bengaluru finals
Feb 04, 2026Stabwound clinched the Shillong Open Air metal battle title, securing a place in the Bengaluru finals. Their impressive performance has set high expectations for the upcoming competition.
AI mapping flags landslide hotspots across Meghalaya
Feb 04, 2026The Department of Information Technology at North-Eastern Hill University has developed a Landslide Susceptibility Map using an ensemble machine-learning framework that combines ten different models.
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