North East Pulse | Meghalaya Illegal Coal Mine Blast: 18 Claimed, Others Trapped

Name: North East Pulse | Meghalaya Illegal Coal Mine Blast: 18 Claimed, Others Trapped
Uploaded: 2026-02-06T14:34:07+05:30
Duration: 13 min 23 s
Channel: Asianet Newsable English
Description: At least 18 labourers' life were claimed and several others feared trapped after a powerful explosion rocked an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills on Thursday, February 5. Rescue teams are digging through debris as Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and Prime Minister Narendra Modi announce relief packages and strict action against illegal mining.

Asianet Newsable English

Published : Feb 06, 2026, 02:34 PM IST

At least 18 labourers' life were claimed and several others feared trapped after a powerful explosion rocked an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills on Thursday, February 5. Rescue teams are digging through debris as Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and Prime Minister Narendra Modi announce relief packages and strict action against illegal mining.

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