Justice (retd) BP Katakey, who is heading the committee appointed by the Meghalaya High Court, on Monday sought clarification on the report of the aerial survey conducted within one kilometer radius of the coal dumps found in four districts of East Jaintia Hills, West Khasi Hills, South West Khasi Hills and South Garo Hills. 

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has dismissed claims for additional interim compensation by families affected by the 2020 Baghjan oil well blowout, upholding the existing framework for victim categorization and payouts.

Approximately over 3 lakh metric tons out of 14 lakh metric tons of reassessed/reverified inventoried coal is yet to be auctioned in Meghalaya.

SHILLONG, MAR 20: The Single Member Committee appointed by the Meghalaya High Court has recommended the need for the state government to complete the...