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Meghalaya not to ban sand mining but regulate it

Facing rampant mining in the state, Meghalaya government said on Wednesday said that while sand mining would not be banned, it would put in place regulations and provide alternative options for sustainable livelihood for those involved in the activity. Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma today said, “It is not necessary …

Meghalaya not to ban sand mining but regulate it

Facing rampant mining in the state, Meghalaya government said on Wednesday said that while sand mining would not be banned, it would put in place regulations and provide alternative options for sustainable livelihood for those involved in the activity. Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma today said, “It is not necessary …

Will the green tribunal’s verdict on sand mining impact State?

If the Green tribunal’s decision to ban sand mining can prevail over the peculiar land tenure system in Meghalaya, the threat to the water reservoirs in the state can be effectively safeguard. Water reservoirs in the state have come under threat from stone and sand quarrying along their sources and …

Umkhen river to be recognised as fish conservation area

SHILLONG: The Khasi-Jaintia Ri-Bhoi Border Fish Protection Committee (KJRBFPC) including the KSU Mawryngkneng Circle has decided to recognize Umkhen River as a Fish Conservation Area. The decision came after a meeting held by the KSU Mawryngkneng Circle and the KJRBFPC including the Rangbah Shnong of villages located near the river …

Tribals oppose uranium mining

RESIDENTS of Domiasiat and Wahkaliar villages near Cherrapunji in Meghalaya have formed village action committees to resist a proposed uranium mine in the region. Students, welfare organisations and opposition parties in the state have joined hands to form the Khasi Jaintia Environment Protection Council (KJEPC) to support them. KJEPC convener …

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