NGT imposes â¹100 cr fine on Meghalaya over illegal mining
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday imposed a â¹100 crore fine on Meghalaya government for failing to curb illegal mining in the state. A report submitted to NGT stated that most of the mines in the state are operating without license or lease. This comes after 15 miners were trapped in an illegal mine in East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya.