Another mining mishap claims 2 lives in Meghalaya; rescue operation on

The National Green Tribunal has imposed a fine of Rs 100 crore on the Meghalaya government for its failure to curb illegal mining in the state

In yet another mine-related mishap, two people lost their lives after a coal mine collapsed in Meghalaya's Mooknor village on Sunday.

S Nongtnger, SP, East Jaintia Hills, said, "It is suspected that boulders hit them while they were trying to extract coal. An investigation to identify the owner of the quarry is underway."

The fresh accident at Mooknor, Jalyiah village, about 5 km from the district headquarters in East Jaintia Hills, came to the fore after one Philip Bareh filed a report that his nephew Elad Bareh (26) had been missing from his home since Friday.

"A search was conducted