Meghalaya lost over 110 sqkm of green cover
The northeast India, which also includes Meghalaya, once considered being the last vestige of hope for a green environment is losing its vital forest cover in contrast to the rest of the country, according
West Khasi Hills
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UCIL intends to set up uranium processing plant at Mawthabah
SHILLONG: The Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) is planning to set up a processing plant at Mawthabah in connection with uranium mining. As per the official website of UCIL, the Kyelleng-Pyndengsohiong,
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Flash-flood cripples normal life in Nongstoin
NONGSTOIN: Following incessant rains for almost a week, West Khasi Hills district was hit by a flash flood on Thursday, the worst of its kind in a while, with Nongstoin being the most affected. While
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Uranium mining: LYWA submits memo to Syiem
SHILLONG, The Langrin Youth Welfare Association (LYWA) on Tuesday submitted a memorandum to KHADC CEM PN Syiem opposing uranium mining in the state. The organization strongly opposed the tender notice
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UCIL can mine uranium, but at its own risk: CM
Tender floated for construction of open pit mine, processing plant in South West Khasi Hills Chief Minister Mukul Sangma has warned the Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) that if it carries
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NGT castigates Govt for ban violation
SHILLONG: The NGT has flayed the state government for not being able to control fresh mining activities in the state. During the hearing on Tuesday, the NGT came down heavily on the state government
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No intention to mine uranium in Meghalaya
Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on Monday said the State Government has no intention to carry out uranium mining in Meghalaya. There were reports about opening of new uranium mines in West Khasi Hills which
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Coal miners want their own mining policy, move NGT
The State Co-Ordination Committee of Coal Owners, Miners and Dealers Forum (SCCCMDF) has decided to seek permission of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to hire a recognized agency to formulate a mining
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NGT clears transport of 38,6545 MT coal in West Khasi Hills
The National Green Tribunal today gave its nod to transportation of 38,6545 metric tonnes coal in West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar permitted
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Govt awaits NGT clearance to begin coal transportation
SHILLONG: The State Government is awaiting the nod from the National Green Tribunal to allow the transportation of extracted coal after the assessment report of coal extracted in six districts of the States