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Chief Minister Sangma Skirts Questions on 13 Lakh Tonnes of Missing Coal
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma remains silent on missing coal reports and the failure to secure abandoned rat-hole mines in the state.
Walrik Marak • 14 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Closer to Restarting Small-Scale Coal Mining
Union officials inspected coal sites in East Jaintia Hills and Khasi Hills, marking progress toward lifting the ban on small-scale mining in Meghalaya.
NEWire Desk • 11 Oct 2026
Missing Meghalaya Coal Spurs High Court Inquiry
Over 1.3 million tonnes of coal vanished in Meghalaya. A High Court committee is now demanding accountability for the massive stockpile disappearance.
NEWire Desk • 7 Oct 2026
Congress Accuses Meghalaya Deputy CM of Bribery Ahead of By-election
Meghalaya Congress leader Vincent Pala alleges Deputy CM Sniawbhalang Dhar paid villagers 20 lakh rupees to secure votes for the NPP in upcoming polls.
Walrik Marak • 6 Oct 2026
BJP Pushes for Small-Scale Mining Reform in Meghalaya
BJP leader A.L. Hek is lobbying national party heads to create a specific scientific mining model for small-scale coal miners in Meghalaya.
NEWire Desk • 4 Oct 2026
IHRC Alleges Massive Illegal Coal Operation in Assam
The International Human Rights Council claims 67 dumpers illegally moved coal from Tinsukia mines, prompting calls for a high-level central investigation.
Timungpi Terang • 4 Oct 2026
Tax Officials Seize Coal Trucks in Assam Crackdown
CGST officials seized 150 coal trucks in Dibrugarh, collecting 40.42 lakh in penalties for missing paperwork as states halt coal transport until October 10.
Timungpi Terang • 2 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Tightens Coal Shipping With Digital Tracking
Meghalaya is enforcing strict digital tracking for scientifically mined coal, requiring GPS, QR-coded passes, and specialized stickers for all shipments.
Walrik Marak • 2 Oct 2026
Activist Demands CBI and ED Probe Into Illegal Meghalaya Coal Trade
Activist Manbhalang Phankon demands a federal probe into Meghalaya's illegal coal industry, citing suspicious supply chains for local factories.
NEWire Desk • 8 Sep 2026
Probe Ordered Into Coal Truck Accident Near Mawiong
A committee demands a probe into an August 24 truck crash near Mawiong, suspecting illegal coal transport after no valid permits were produced by the driver.
NEWire Desk • 4 Sep 2026
Coal Truck Overturns in Jaiaw Langsning, Driver Vanishes
A truck hauling coal flipped over in Jaiaw Langsning early Friday. The driver fled the scene, and authorities are now tracking down the vehicle owner.
NEWire Desk • 30 Aug 2026
Activist Demands Probe Into Ri-Bhoi Coal Smuggling Syndicate
Activist John Franky Rymbai wants a police probe into illegal coal trucking in Ri-Bhoi, citing falsified weighment records and department corruption.
NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026
Coal Contractors Urge Calm Amid Assam-Nagaland Flood Blame Game
Tuli coal contractors call for unity following severe floods in Assam and Nagaland, dismissing claims that mining activities caused the natural disaster.
Kiyeto Swu • 13 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Coke Plants Face Scrutiny Over Illegal Coal Sourcing
Auditors are investigating coke plants in Meghalaya for using illegal coal, prompting fresh inspections and strict compliance checks across the state.
Walrik Marak • 12 Aug 2026
Road Between Mendipathar and Songsak Deteriorates Into Dangerous Pothole Nightmare
The 40 km road connecting Mendipathar and Songsak is in ruins due to heavy coal trucks and lack of maintenance. A Rs 150 crore overhaul is currently planned.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jul 2026
State BJP Vice President Demands Pay for GHADC Employees
Tura MDC Bernard N. Marak slams the NPP-led government for delayed GHADC salaries and broken promises regarding institutional reforms in Meghalaya.
Walrik Marak • 19 Jul 2026
