#coal mining
Matak Student Union Demands Tinsukia Action
The All Assam Matak Students Union submitted a seven-point demand to Tinsukia officials targeting illegal coal mining, road repairs, and tobacco sales.
Timungpi Terang • 8 Oct 2026
Rights Group Demands Probe into Ground Cracks in Ledo’s Jharna Basti
The IHRC is calling for an urgent geological probe into ground cracks at Jharna Basti to determine if coal mining is endangering local homes.
Timungpi Terang • 7 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Presses Centre to Slash Minimum Coal Mining Lease Size
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma is pushing the central government to lower coal mining lease requirements from 100 hectares to five for local operators.
NEWire Desk • 7 Oct 2026
Meghalaya High Court Demands Answers on Illegal Coal Mining
Meghalaya judges ordered a status report on the 41st interim coal mining findings. The state must respond by the next hearing on November 2, 2026.
Walrik Marak • 6 Oct 2026
Congress Accuses Deputy CM Sniawbhalang Dhar of Voter Bribery and Intimidation
MPCC chief Vincent Pala alleges Deputy CM Sniawbhalang Dhar offered cash and threats to manipulate village elections and secure votes for the NPP.
NEWire Desk • 5 Oct 2026
Severe Ground Cracks Force Evacuations in Assam's Jharna Basti
Large ground cracks are destroying homes in Assam's Jharna Basti, leaving 100 families displaced as officials investigate possible coal dumping links.
Timungpi Terang • 2 Oct 2026
Federal Team Heads to Meghalaya to Test Coal Mining Viability
A federal team will visit Meghalaya in October to assess if scientific coal mining can work despite the state's unique land rights and difficult terrain.
Walrik Marak • 11 Sep 2026
State Commission Seeks Evidence in Deadly Thangsko Mine Probe
Seven months after a fatal coal mine disaster in East Jaintia Hills, a state commission is calling for public evidence to fuel its ongoing investigation.
Walrik Marak • 10 Sep 2026
Justice Katakey Committee Slams Inaction on Illegal Meghalaya Coal Mining
The Katakey Committee reports that police failed to act on over 190 illegal coal mining cases despite seizing dozens of vehicles and equipment.
Walrik Marak • 6 Sep 2026
Meghalaya coal seizures fail to trigger confiscation in court
The B.P. Katakey Committee slammed Meghalaya authorities for failing to file confiscation papers after seizing over 150 vehicles and machines.
NEWire Desk • 5 Sep 2026
Mukul Sangma Alleges Official Collusion in Meghalaya Illegal Coal Trade
Opposition leader Mukul Sangma claims officials shield illegal coal miners by merging cases and ignoring evidence of massive stock discrepancies.
Walrik Marak • 4 Sep 2026
Student Group Blames Nagaland Coal Mining for Assam Floods
The All Bodo Students' Union says illegal coal and sand mining caused severe flooding in Sivasagar and Charaideo, demanding state action and relief.
Timungpi Terang • 24 Aug 2026
Flash Floods Hit Assam as Illegal Coal Mining Scrutiny Mounts
Heavy rain flooded Ledo, Assam, sparking anger over illegal coal mining and environmental destruction in the Tinsukia district.
Timungpi Terang • 23 Aug 2026
Assam Chief Minister Demands Proof of Illegal Sivasagar Coal Mining
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma challenges critics to provide photographic evidence of alleged illegal coal mining in Sivasagar district.
Bibar Daimary • 19 Aug 2026
Justice Katakey Questions East Jaintia Hills Police Chief Transfer
The Katakey committee is challenging the sudden transfer of an East Jaintia Hills SP who worked to stop illegal coal mining after a fatal February accident.
Walrik Marak • 18 Aug 2026
Opposition leaders link northeast floods to illegal coal mining
Assam opposition leaders blame coal mining for regional floods, challenging state government narratives regarding the causes of the July 19 disaster.
Timungpi Terang • 14 Aug 2026
Meghalaya High Court Sets August 31 Deadline for Illegal Coal Mining Reports
Meghalaya's High Court will review state compliance with Justice BP Katakey's coal mining reports on August 31 after multiple filing delays.
Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026
Meghalaya BJP Lobbies Union Coal Ministry for Small Miners
Meghalaya BJP leaders are pressuring the Union Coal Ministry to address the ongoing struggles of small-scale miners across the state.
NEWire Desk • 9 Aug 2026
NPP Pushes Scientific Coal Mining to Win East Jaintia Hills Vote
Ten years after the coal ban hit East Jaintia Hills, the NPP promises a mining revival to secure the Shillong Lok Sabha seat for candidate Dr. DRL Nonglait.
Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026
Rights Group Targets Illegal Coal Mining Syndicate in Margherita
The IHRC alleges illegal coal mining and transport operations in Assam's Margherita belt, claiming a syndicate uses rat-hole methods to bypass authorities.
Bibar Daimary • 19 Jul 2026
