Exploration of critical minerals in Northeast among the main priorities: G Kishan Reddy
Arunachal Pradesh inaugurates first commercial coal mine at Namchik Namphuk, Changlang
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy reaffirms Centreâs commitment to strengthen mining in North East
Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, reaffirmed the Government of Indiaâs full support to the mineral- and coal-rich North Eastern states at the 2nd North-East Mining Ministersâ…
NSCN-K (Yung Aung) warns of âmilitary actionâ over coal eviction attempt in Tinsukia
The NSCN-K (Yung Aung) has issued a strong condemnation of what it described as a âviolent attemptâ by Coal India Limited (CIL) to forcefully evict Naga villagers and other tribal…
How Nagalandâs name is being used for illegal coal shipments from Meghalaya
A fresh complaint has revealed how Nagalandâs name is being exploited in an ongoing illegal coal mining operation involving Goreng, West Khasi Hills, and South Garo Hills. According to a…
Study explains coal miningâs impact on Nagaland
From deterioration of water quality to unusual weather patterns Nagaland is facing severe challenges due to coal mining activities. According to a recent study by Amankumar Singh (2024), titled âImpacts…
Pressure mounts to regulate coal mining in Nagaland
Kohima, 1 March (MTNews): Following the tragic death of the six migrant laborers in an explosion at a rat-hole coal mine in Wokha district in January 2024, pressure has been…
NLA discusses illegal coal mining issue in Nagaland after MLA Nuklutoshi raises question
Kohima, 27 February (MTNews): Replying to a starred question on illegal coal mining in Nagaland put up by MLA Nuklutoshi during the 4th Session of the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly…
10 coal miners abducted by suspected militants along Assam-Arunachal border: Report
At least 10 labourers working in a coal mine near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh state border have been abducted by a group of militants, according to a Hindustan Times report. As…
Audit reveals departmental negligence in Nagaland’s illegal coal mining surge
In an assessment conducted by the Nagaland governmentâs Directorate of Geology and Mining, it was discovered that coal extracted by private miners in the state is being sold to ânearby…
The perils and policies behind rat-hole mining in Nagaland
On January 25, at least six migrant laborers lost their lives in an explosion at a rat-hole coal mine in Wokha district, near the stateâs border with Assam. Ayaskant Das…