Dimapur bans heavy machinery for riverbed mining
The Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur, Dr Tinojongshi Chang, NCS, has prohibited the use of heavy machinery for extracting sand, gravel, boulders and other riverbed materials in the district without the…
Assam CM links Upper Assam floods to Nagaland hills, calls for scientific study
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said concerns over mining activities in Nagaland and their possible role in triggering floods in Upper Assam need to be examined through…
Medziphema enforcement committee reviews riverbed mining and community concerns
Medziphema Sub-division level enforcement committee held a meeting to discuss issues pertaining to the monitoring, regulation, and enforcement of riverbed mining activities in the Chathe River and its tributaries at…
Committees formed to curb illegal sand mining in Chümoukedima
To ensure sustainable management of riverbed resources and curb illegal mining, the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Chümoukedima, has issued an order on November 3, 2025, constituting the District Level…
CPO reiterates total ban on riverbed mining across Chakhroma jurisdiction
The Chakhroma Public Organisation (CPO) has issued a reminder to all villages under its jurisdiction to strictly enforce the earlier resolution banning all forms of riverbed mining activities, citing urgent…
Geology & Mining issues mandatory registration notice for drilling agencies, groundwater users
The Director of Directorate of Geology & Mining, Nagaland, Dr Kenyelo Rengma, has issued a public notice directing all drilling agencies and firms, including manual hand-boring parties operating within Nagaland,…
CPO bans river mining under its jurisdiction
The Chakhroma Public Organisation (CPO) has officially imposed a ban on all forms of mining activities in rivers falling under its jurisdiction. The decision was adopted during the Executive Members’…
Study explains coal mining’s 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 “Impacts…
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…