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16 labourers killed, several trapped after blast at illegal coal mine in Meghalaya

A powerful blast rocked an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district. At least sixteen labourers lost their lives in the incident. Several others remain trapped inside the mine. A large-scale rescue operation is currently underway to locate and save any survivors. The incident highlights the dangers of unregulated mining practices.

5 Feb 2026 7:11 pm