Shillong, Feb 5 (IANS) In the wake of the tragic coal mine incident in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday announced an ex-gratia assistance of Rs 3 lakh from the state government to the next of kin of each deceased labourer.The Chief Minister said the decision was taken as an immediate relief measure for the affected families, even as rescue and investigation efforts continue at the accident site.He reiterated that the state government stands f…
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Shillong, Feb 5 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday confirmed that at least 18 bodies of labourers have been recovered so far from a collapsed illegal coal mine at Thangsko in the coal-rich East Jaintia Hills district, even as search and rescue operations continue. Speaking to reporters here, Sangma said the incident occurred earlier in the day when a powerful dynamite blast triggered the collapse of the illegal mine, trapping several workers inside. The explosion report…