#Mining
Jaintia National Council Demands Meghalaya Halt Mining Project Over Land Rights
The Jaintia National Council gave the Meghalaya government 10 days to address land rights disputes involving a proposed Shree Cement mining project.
Walrik Marak • 14 Aug 2026
Hima Langrin Blames Mining Interests for Public Meeting Chaos
Officials allege coal and limestone mining businessmen orchestrated a violent disruption at an August 7 meeting to avoid paying royalties.
Walrik Marak • 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
Resident Challenges Illegal Sand Mining Near Kaziranga National Park
A Karbi Anglong resident has petitioned the NGT to stop mechanised sand mining in the Deihori River, citing severe ecological damage near Kaziranga.
Timungpi Terang • 11 Aug 2026
Bir Lachit Sena Demands Halt to Mining at Sonaikuchi
Activists are demanding an immediate end to illegal hill blasting in Jagiroad, warning of health risks and environmental damage in the Nagaon forest area.
Bibar Daimary • 11 Aug 2026
KSU Issues 15-Day Deadline to Meghalaya Government
The KSU gave the government 15 days to address five core demands or face escalating protests after a violent public hearing in Lum Syrman.
NEWire Desk • 11 Aug 2026
Arunachal Minister Pushes for Faster Mineral and Geothermal Projects
Science and Technology Minister Dasanglu Pul calls for rapid development of geothermal energy and critical mineral blocks in Arunachal Pradesh.
Tani M • 10 Aug 2026
Nagaland Mining Official Backs Article 371A Protections
Geology Advisor W. Chingang Konyak demands that mineral development in Nagaland respects local land rights and constitutional safeguards under Article 371A.
Naro Jamir • 8 Aug 2026
Nagaland Pushes for Responsible Mineral Development
Nagaland officials are demanding a shift from raw mineral extraction toward scientific processing and geotechnical safety at the 46th SGPB conclave.
Kiyeto Swu • 7 Aug 2026
Dimapur Bans Unauthorized Heavy Machinery for Riverbed Mining
Dimapur Deputy Commissioner Tinojongshi Chang banned heavy machinery for riverbed mining to protect infrastructure and the local environment.
Kiyeto Swu • 6 Aug 2026
Dimapur Bans Unauthorized Heavy Machinery for Riverbed Mining
Dimapur officials banned heavy machinery for unpermitted riverbed mining to prevent environmental damage and protect vital public infrastructure.
Kiyeto Swu • 6 Aug 2026
Dimapur Officials Ban Unpermitted Heavy Machinery Mining
Dimapur Deputy Commissioner Tinojongshi Chang banned unpermitted heavy machinery riverbed mining to protect infrastructure and the environment.
Naro Jamir • 5 Aug 2026
Unregulated Mining and Deforestation Fuel Deadly Assam Floods
Floods in Upper Assam have killed over 80 people and displaced 700,000 as experts link the catastrophe to upstream mining and forest destruction.
Timungpi Terang • 5 Aug 2026
Illegal Mining and Deforestation Fuel Record Assam Floods
Assam floods displaced 700,000 across 11 districts. Experts blame illegal mining and reckless infrastructure projects for the environmental disaster.
Timungpi Terang • 5 Aug 2026
Erosion and Unchecked Mining Threaten Assam as Historic Defenses Fail
Historic flood defenses in Dibrugarh are failing while illegal mining and deforestation in the Naga Hills worsen flooding across Assam.
Timungpi Terang • 5 Aug 2026
Masked assailants target Meghalaya Pollution Control Board office with petrol bombs
Masked suspects threw petrol bombs at the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board office in Shillong. No injuries were reported, and police are investigating.
Walrik Marak • 4 Aug 2026
Assam Opposition and Activists Demand Probe into Man-Made Floods
Assam Congress and KMSS demand a high-level probe into floods, blaming illegal coal mining syndicates and government fund mismanagement for the disaster.
Bibar Daimary • 3 Aug 2026
Masked Men Firebomb Meghalaya Pollution Control Office
Masked attackers hurled petrol bombs at the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board office in Shillong on Monday. No injuries were reported.
NEWire Desk • 3 Aug 2026
Masked attackers target Shillong pollution office with petrol bombs
Police are hunting two suspects who threw petrol bombs at the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board office in Shillong following a mining hearing.
NEWire Desk • 3 Aug 2026
CoMSO Slams Police Arrests Over East Jaintia Hills Mining Project
The CoMSO is protesting the arrest of activists opposing a limestone mining project by Shree Cement in East Jaintia Hills, citing heavy-handed policing.
NEWire Desk • 3 Aug 2026
