meghalaya coal mine tragedy

Meghalaya: SC directs Centre, Assam govt to continue efforts to trace coal mine victims

The order was passed by the top court bench headed by Justice AK Sikri, which posted the matter for next hearing on February 4. 

Jan 28, 2019, 13:19 PM IST

Meghalaya rescue operation: Navy divers, high-pressure pumps to reach site today

As the search operations for the 15 miners trapped in the rat-hole mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills enters the third week, a heavy transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force carrying 10 high-power pumps landed at the Assam's Guwahati airport on Friday.

Dec 29, 2018, 11:22 AM IST

Morning Breaking; 21 NDRF personnel, 10 high-power pumps deployed for rescue operation in Meghalaya

Indian Air force has airlifted 21 personnel of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) with 10 high power pumps from Bhubaneswar to rescue 15 miners trapped in a flooded rat-hole coal mine in Meghalaya since December 13 last

Dec 29, 2018, 08:24 AM IST

Meghalaya: Rescue operation may resume today for miners trapped for 2 weeks

Time is running out for 15 miners trapped in an illegal quarry in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district since December 13, as rescue operations were suspended by the state government this week for want of high-powered pumps to remove water from the pit.

Dec 26, 2018, 13:30 PM IST