#Mining
Protests Rock Meghalaya as Shree Cement Holds Mining Hearing
Tensions flared in Meghalaya during a Shree Cement mining hearing as clashes, road blockades, and police tear gas interventions marked the event.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
Police and Protesters Clash at Meghalaya Mining Hearing
Tear gas and road blockades marred a Shree Cement project hearing in Meghalaya as officials and local groups spar over the project's legitimacy.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
Police Fire Tear Gas During East Jaintia Hills Cement Plant Protest
Tear gas and arrests marked a protest against a Shree Cement project in East Jaintia Hills as officials insist the mandatory public hearing must proceed.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Khasi Students Union Rallies Against Shree Cement Mining Project
The KSU is fighting a proposed limestone mining project in Daistong village, citing environmental destruction and threats to local livelihoods.
Walrik Marak • 29 Jul 2026
Pressure Groups Demand Land Rights Before Cement Plant Hearing
Pressure groups demand the Meghalaya government resolve landowner grievances before the July 31 public hearing for a new limestone mining project.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026
Nagaon Officials Seize Overloaded Trucks in Anti-Mining Drive
Assam transport officials seized two stone-laden dumpers in Nagaon. The crackdown targets illegal transport and rogue three-wheelers to improve safety.
Bibar Daimary • 23 Jul 2026
BJP Denies Federal Approval for Uranium Mining in Meghalaya
Meghalaya's BJP and the state government reject uranium mining, pledging a formal resolution to block any extraction efforts in the region.
Walrik Marak • 20 Jul 2026
KSU Demands Legal Muscle Behind Meghalaya Uranium Mining Ban
Meghalaya leaders back an anti-uranium resolution, but the KSU warns a formal statement is not enough to stop the Centre from future mining efforts.
Walrik Marak • 19 Jul 2026
KSU Demands Harder Laws to Block Meghalaya Uranium Mining
KSU rejects a proposed state assembly resolution as insufficient, demanding stricter land laws to prevent back-door uranium mining in Meghalaya.
Walrik Marak • 18 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Government Moves to Block Uranium Mining Amid Public Pressure
Meghalaya plans an Assembly resolution against uranium mining, but the KSU demands stronger safeguards against land acquisition and foreign interests.
NEWire Desk • 18 Jul 2026
Meghalaya to Ban Uranium Mining Amid Land Deal Scandal
Meghalaya plans an assembly resolution to ban uranium mining as the KSU probes former MLAs for land deals in Domiasiat linked to project revival.
Walrik Marak • 17 Jul 2026
KSU Targets Ex-MLAs Over Uranium Land Deals as Meghalaya Moves to Ban Mining
The KSU is tracking alleged land grabs by former MLAs in Domiasiat, while the Meghalaya government prepares a formal resolution to ban uranium mining.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jul 2026
KSU Plans to Expose Former MLAs Linked to Uranium Land Deals
The KSU is gathering evidence to name former MLAs allegedly buying land in Domiasiat to push for controversial uranium mining against local wishes.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jul 2026
KSU Targets Ex-MLAs Over Secret Uranium Land Deals
The KSU is gathering evidence to expose former MLAs allegedly buying land in Domiasiat to push forward controversial uranium mining projects.
NEWire Desk • 16 Jul 2026
KSU Demands Removal of AMD Office Over Uranium Mining Fears
The Khasi Students’ Union is pressing the Meghalaya government to remove the AMD office in Shillong and pass a formal resolution against uranium mining.
NEWire Desk • 15 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Uranium Mining Remains Deadlocked as Centre Keeps Options Open
Union Minister Jitendra Singh avoids confirming uranium mining in Meghalaya while CM Conrad Sangma shuts down any project proposals in the state.
NEWire Desk • 14 Jul 2026
