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Rescue operations are underway at an illegal rat-hole coal mine blast site to rescue the trapped mine workers, in East Jaintia Hills on Saturday.

27 die in Meghalaya: What is rat-hole mining, why it continues despite ban

February 08, 2026 12:21 pm

Rat-hole mining is a method of extracting coal from narrow, horizontal seams, with multiple safety risks for workers. Despite a ban, it remains operational across India.

Meghalaya district orders massive crackdown as death toll in rat-hole mine explosion rises to 27

27 deaths later, Meghalaya orders massive crackdown on rat-hole mines

February 08, 2026 8:03 am

It's still unclear how many workers were inside the mine when the incident occurred.

Inside Meghalaya’s rat-hole mines: 25 dead, a race against time, and a disaster long foretold

February 07, 2026 5:57 am

Challenges facing the rescuers lay bare perilous conditions in which men work in rat-hole mines, which continues to be rampant in Meghalaya despite bans by NGT and Supreme Court

18 killed, many feared trapped after blast in Meghalaya mine

18 killed, several feared trapped after explosion in Meghalaya rat-hole mine

February 06, 2026 4:10 am

Rescue operations by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the Special Rescue Team are underway at the site, but officials are unable to confirm how many more may be trapped inside the mine.

A poster threatening Garos ruffles feathers in Meghalaya

January 28, 2026 8:14 pm

Preliminary assessment indicates this may be a deliberate attempt to create anxiety and disturb the law and order situation in the district: Police.

Conrad Sangma writes: Meghalaya’s AI story is a template for inclusive tech growth

January 28, 2026 10:09 am

Leveraging data-driven governance systems, Meghalaya has reduced its maternal mortality rate by nearly 50 per cent, a metric that showcases AI's capacity to save lives when deployed thoughtfully in public health systems.

Some of the cleanest and greenest places in India

January 07, 2026 7:38 am

These Indian destinations show how sustainability can be lived, not advertised.

Osman Hadi murder: 2 accused fled to Meghalaya, say Bangladesh police

December 29, 2025 1:59 am

Nazrul Islam said that police have received informal reports suggesting that the two individuals who assisted the fugitives have since been detained by Indian authorities.

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Curious case of a black trolley bag that broke open Meghalaya honeymoon murder case

December 20, 2025 8:00 pm

Chargesheet in murder case, in which Sonam Raghuvanshi is accused, details how Raja Raghuvanshi was lured to his death during his honeymoon

Meghalaya CM releases Rs 130-crore scholarship for 70,000 students

December 01, 2025 9:34 am

Sangma reiterated that education remains a top priority for the government. He announced that reforms to address long-standing issues faced by ad hoc and SSA teachers are nearing completion and could be implemented in the next financial year.

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Cyclone Remal Leaves Trail of Destruction Across Northeastern India

Cyclone Remal aftermath: Over 25 dead as heavy rains batter Northeast India

May 28, 2024 10:30 pm

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts continued heavy rain in Assam, Meghalaya, and other northeastern regions, causing structural damage, road inundations, and traffic disruptions.

Meghalaya Pineapple Festival 2023: A fusion of culture, agri-excellence, and unity

August 21, 2023 5:10 pm

Meghalaya Pineapple Fest 2023, organised by the Government of Meghalaya, kicked off on August 18 at Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi.

Meghalaya mine collapse: Beyond the tragedy, for state’s politicians, mining their own business

Inside Meghalaya's coal mines: Lives at risk, violation of NGT ban

December 31, 2018 9:07 am

Four years after the National Green Tribunal ordered a ban on coal mining in Meghalaya, illegal practices continue unabated in the state, putting lives at risk every day

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Northeast Assembly election 2018: BJP celebrates big win in Tripura, silence in Congress HQ

March 03, 2018 8:20 pm

After the first two hours of counting, initial trends show a neck-and-neck fight between the Left Front and the BJP in Tripura. In the 60-member House, the BJP leads in 35 seats and the Left in 24. In Meghalaya, the Congress is in a comfortable lead in 23 seats. In Nagaland, the ruling NPF has taken a lead in 30 seats. The NDPP trails, leading in 29 seats.