Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Meghalaya Minister Attributes Missing Coal to Heavy Rainfall
In Meghalaya, a large amount of coal has disappeared.
A minister said that heavy rain might have washed it away.
The High Court is now involved, asking the government to find out what happened.
Coal mining and transportation was banned in 2014 due to environmental concerns.
Despite the ban, some illegal mining might still be happening.
Over 4,000 tonnes of coal have gone missing in Meghalaya.
The Meghalaya High Court has raised concerns about the missing coal.
Minister Kyrmen Shylla suggested heavy rainfall as a possible cause.
The coal disappeared from depots in Rajaju and Diengngan villages.
A ban on coal mining and transportation in Meghalaya was imposed in 2014.
- Who
- Meghalaya Minister Kyrmen Shylla.
- What
- Over 4,000 tonnes of coal went missing.
- When
- The minister spoke recently.
- Where
- Rajaju and Diengngan villages, Meghalaya.
- Why
- The cause is under investigation, minister suggests rain while the court seeks accountability.
Government's Stance
Judicial Perspective
Cause of Disappearance
Government's Stance
The Minister suggests rain may have caused the coal's disappearance, with no definitive evidence of illegal activity.
Judicial Perspective
The Meghalaya High Court is investigating and demanding accountability for the missing coal.
- Missing Coal Quantity
- 4,000 tonnes
- Minister's Name
- Kyrmen Shylla
- Location of Depots
- Rajaju and Diengngan villages
- Court Involved
- Meghalaya High Court
- Mining Ban Imposed
- 2014
Sources
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'Rain might have washed it away': Meghalaya minister after 4,000 tonnes of coal go missing
