Mokokchung Times
A fresh complaint has revealed how Nagaland’s name is being exploited in an ongoing illegal coal mining operation involving Goreng, West Khasi Hills, and South Garo Hills. According to a…
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 “Impacts…
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…
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…
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…
In an assessment conducted by the Nagaland government’s Directorate of Geology and Mining, it was discovered that coal extracted by private miners in the state is being sold to “nearby…
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 state’s border with Assam. Ayaskant Das…
The rat-hole coal mine accident in Ruchan village under Bhandari sub-division in Wokha district, which killed 6 miners and injured 4 others on 25 January was caused by “fire and…
The recent tragedy in Nagaland, where six migrant workers lost their lives in an illegal “rat-hole” coal mine, throws a harsh spotlight on a deeply troubling practice. While this method…
Wokha, 27 January (MTNews): Six people lost their lives and four others sustained injuries in a fire outbreak within a rathole coal mine on 25 January in Wokha district. Rathole…