Coal Mining Explosions

India, coal mine and Meghalaya

Explosion in illegal coal mine kills at least 18 workers in India’s Meghalaya state

An explosion ripped through an illegal coal mine in India’s northeastern state of Meghalaya on Thursday, killing at least 18 workers and injuring another, authorities said.

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Explosion at illegal mine in India kills 18

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18 bodies recovered after illegal coal mine explosion in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills

Asian News International · 22h

"Sought report from Meghalaya govt...": Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on coal mine tragedy

"An accident has occurred in illegal coal mines in Meghalaya. Several people died. There is no Govt of India coal mine in Meghalaya. Not even one block of coal mine has been auctioned to date. Neither...

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Meghalaya Mine Blast: Death toll rises to 18; two arrested

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Seven more bodies recovered, death toll in Meghalaya coal mine blast mounts to 25

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18 killed in Meghalaya illegal coal mine blast, rescue operations underway

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh would be provided to the next of kin of each deceased, while the injured would be given Rs 50,000.

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Meghalaya CM announces ex-gratia for 18 miners killed in coal mine mishap

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18 Labourers Killed, 1 Injured After Blast In Illegal Meghalaya Coal Mine

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Meghalaya coal mine explosion updates: Police arrest two persons; CM Sangma warns of strict action

At least 18 labourers died in a Meghalaya illegal coal mine explosion, with several others feared trapped and rescue efforts underway

Khaleej Times

Death toll in illegal Indian 'rat-hole' coal mine blast climbs to 23: Official

India's federal environment court banned rat-hole mining in Meghalaya in 2014 after local communities complained it was polluting water sources and endangering lives