Rescue and recovery operations are underway after an explosion at an illegal rat-hole coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills claimed 18 lives. An NDRF team reached the Thangskai area to assist local authorities. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma assured strict action against those responsible and announced Rs 3 lakh ex-gratia for the victims (Pics/PTI)
07 February,2026 01:03 PM IST | Tarun Verma
At least 18 people were killed in a massive explosion at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills, officials said, adding that the rescue efforts were underway and a probe has been launched against the illegal mining. Pics/PTI
06 February,2026 07:39 PM IST | Tarun Verma
As Richard Marx, Neeti Mohan and Julian Marley set the pace on Day 1, Blue, Yellow Claw, Prateek Kuhad and Kanika Kapoor headline Day 2
08 December,2025 04:19 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday inaugurated 72 digital libraries and laid foundation stones for multiple key infrastructure and development projects worth over Rs 1,500 crore in Meghalaya. (Pics/ PTI)
12 July,2025 01:39 AM IST | Tarun VermaADVERTISEMENT
