Environmental impact of sand mining
Sanjenbam Jugeshwor Singh25 Apr 2022
Sand mining has several impacts on the river environment. Sand mining disturbs and completely removes the habitat from the mined zones.
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How increase in unchecked illegal mining is causing Manipur’s Wangjing-Heirok river to disappear
Babie Shirin13 Feb 2022
As Wangjing- Heirok riverbed in Thoubal district has now become a hub for illegal mining of sand and pebbles, in the absence of any action against it by authorities concerned, the river has dried up and villagers fear losing the river and the disastrous impact on the ecosystem of the area.
Rescue operation of trapped miners underway, but conditions difficult: Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma
NNN/Shillong9 Jun 2021
At least five miners were trapped inside a coal mine in Sutnga Elaka after the tragic accident which took place on the night of May 30.
Efforts on to rescue labours trapped in coal mine, action will be taken against illegal mining: CM Conrad Sangma
NNN/Shillong4 Jun 2021
As five labourers are trapped inside a coal mine in East Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya chief minister said action will be taken against those who break the law.
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