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Coal extraction in Meghalaya is done by primitive mining method commonly known as ''rathole'' mining. Mining operation, undoubtedly has brought wealth and employment opportunity in the area, but ...
Jan 01, 2019· The ban was ordered on complaints that Meghalaya''s preferred mode of mineral extraction, rathole mining, was polluting rivers and water sources. Much of Meghalaya''s million metric tonnes of coal reserve (of which million metric tonnes is proven) is in thin seams located deep below with a large overburden.
Aug 15, 2019· Coaldependent industries in neighbouring Bangladesh have been badly affected in view of the ongoing ban imposed by a green tribunal on unscientific rathole coal mining in Meghalaya.
Jul 04, 2019· A Correspondent. SHILLONG: The Supreme Court on Wednesday has allowed coal mining operations in Meghalaya, on the privately and community owned land subject to the permissions from the concerned authorities. The Supreme Court said, "We clarify that in event mining operations are undertaken in privately owned/community owned land in Hills Districts of Meghalaya in accordance with mining .
The Supreme Court Wednesday directed the Meghalaya government to deposit the Rs 100 crore fine imposed on it by the NGT for failing to curb illegal coal mining with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). A bench of justices Ashok Bhushan and K M Joseph directed the state administration to hand ...
Jul 16, 2019· Shillong: The Supreme Court judgment on July 3, 2019, by Justices Ashok Bhushan and K M Joseph, on Meghalaya rathole coal mining is an unparalleled indictment of the claim of the tribes of Meghalaya as represented by the Autonomous District Councils (ADC) that they have unrestrained rights to exploit their lands, including for mining coal.
Four miners die of suffocation in Megalaya coal mine. Four miners have died of suffocation inside hazardous rathole coal pits in a remote mining area near the IndoBangladesh border in Meghalaya''s South West Khasi Hills district and another was crushed in a quarry, officials said on Saturday. Oct 12, 2013, 13:35 PM IST
Read more about Illegal coal mines in Meghalaya: How miners are exploited, lives threatened on Business Standard. The most recent incident vindicates the stand of activists that illegal coal mining occurs in the East Jaintia Hills. It not only exploits natural resources, but puts lives at risk
East Jaintia Hills/Shillong, Meghalaya: It''s an open the imposition of a blanket ban on unscientific methods of coal mining in Meghalaya in 2014, illegal rathole mining continues to take place in the state and right under the nose of the government machinery, putting lives at risk every day.
The Meghalaya mining accident happened on 13 December 2018, when 15 miners were trapped in a mine in Ksan, in the Indian state of five miners managed to escape, rescue efforts for the remaining 15 continued till 2 March 2019. The miners were trapped inside the coal mine at a depth of around 370 feet (112 meters) in Jaintia Hills district.
A learned advocate from Delhi called up on July 4 morning to ask (a) Why the coal mining lobby of Meghalaya is celebrating (b) what are they actually celebrating? The answers are (a) the coal lobby has not read the finer details of the SC Order which has lifted the ban on coal mining but put in place stringent regulations.
The Meghalaya government has founded itself in hot water after a threemember probe panel formed by the National Green Tribunal found that coal mining has been going on in the state despite a ban ...
Coal mining was a key poll issue for the opposition which used it to turn the table on Congress. The BJP, which is also a coalition partner of the Meghalaya Government led by Conrad Sangma, also promised it would solve the problem of illegal mining within 180 days. According to the report submitted to the Supreme Court, though the Meghalaya CM ...
Aug 15, 2019· SHILLONG: Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday hailed as "people''s victory" the Supreme Court directive to lift the NGT ban on coal mining .
Aug 16, 2019· Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday hailed as "people''s victory" the Supreme Court directive to lift the NGT ban on coal mining and said the verdict has upheld the rights of indigenous people on land and mineral deposits. Addressing the 73rd Independence Day function at Polo Grounds here, Sangma said the judgment will have a positive impact on the economy .
Environmental degradation by illegal and unregulated coal mining has taken place in Meghalaya, the Supreme Court held July 3 and directed the state to deposit Rs 100 crore with the Central ...
Sep 12, 2019· The Meghalaya Assembly witnessed heated arguments between the ruling party NPP and the opposition party Congress over the resumption of coal mining in the state The Meghalaya Assembly witnessed heated arguments on Wednesday, as the ruling party NPP (National People''s Party) and the opposition ...
Staff Correspondent. SHILLONG: The Ministry of Coal has started the process of auction of 27 coal mines and allotment of 15 coal mines in Meghalaya to Central PSUs and State PSUs. The government is auctioning 21 coal mines for ''EndUse NonRegulated Sector'' and 6 coking coal mines for ''End Use Iron Steel''. In case of allotment, 5 coal mines are for the power sector, 9 for sale of ...
Dec 20, 2018· Caught Between Coal Mafia and Flooding Dangers, Meghalaya Mine Was Disaster From Day One The coal mine in Meghalaya''s East Jaintia Hills, where 14 workers are trapped since a week, has put the spotlight on rampant illegal coal mining in the state, despite a ban by National Green Tribunal in 2014.
SHILLONG: Meghalaya government has asked two expert agencies to come up with ''best options'' to restart coal mining in the state. The two expert agencies Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI) and Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL) are on the job, deputy chief minister Prestone Tynsong said on Sunday.
Jul 04, 2019· Illegal Coal Mining in Meghalaya: SC directs State Govt to deposit fine. July 4, 2019 No comments. Supreme Court of India has directed Meghalaya state government to deposit crore fine imposed on it by National Green Tribunal (NGT) for failing to curb illegal coal mining with Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
May 17, 2015· Myths about Coal mining in Meghalaya Sixth Schedule: Meghalaya is a Sixth Schedule State hence its autonomy gives freedom to the people to mine as they wish. Land Tenure System of the state: The unique land tenure system of the state gives rights over minerals too. Exempted from Nationalisation: Coal in Meghalaya was never nationalised or have ...
Feb 10, 2018· Indian coal mining in meghalaya | fully manual processing mining #sujit mondal. ... Rathole coal mining in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya Duration: ... 27:55. Night Schools in Coal Mines ...
May 15, 2014· Coal Mining Claims Another Region. Like the incredible ecological ruin that is occurring in many of the world''s other fossil energy development regions — West ia''s mountaintop removal strip mines, the tar sands of Alberta, Canada, and Nigeria''s polluted coastal oil drilling region — coal mines are laying waste to Meghalaya.
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