Coalmine
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At least 82 killed, several feared trapped in coal mine explosion in China, search ops underway
World | May 23, 2026, 12:41 PM ISTChinese President Xi Jinping has called for an all-out effort to rescue the missing and an investigation of the accident's cause while holding those responsible accountable, according to Xinhua.
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Chhattisgarh: Protests turn violent in Parsodi Kalan over SECL Amera coal mine extension | Video
India | Dec 03, 2025, 06:38 PM ISTVillagers from Parsodi Kalan strongly opposed the extension of SECL's Amera coal mine, alleging that expansion was proceeding without proper land acquisition procedures. They gathered to block operations, highlighting grievances over land rights despite a 2016 survey where compensation was offered.
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Jharkhand coal mine collapse: One dead, several feared trapped after portion of mine caves in
Jharkhand | Jul 05, 2025, 11:29 AM ISTThe incident occurred in the early hours at Karma area in the district. Officials said that an administrative team has been deployed for relief and rescue operations.
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Assam: Rescue operations enter 7th day for trapped labourers at flooded coal mine in Dima Hasao
Assam | Jan 12, 2025, 01:14 PM ISTRescue operations, supported by various agencies such as the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and army and navy personnel, have been enhanced through the use of drones for mapping the impacted area.
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Assam: Fourth body recovered from flooded mine in Dima Hasao, rescue operations underway
Assam | Jan 11, 2025, 04:52 PM ISTRescue operations continue in Umrangso, Assam, with four bodies recovered from a flooded coal mine, as authorities investigate the illegal operation.
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Assam: Several labourers feared trapped after water enters coal mine, rescue operations on
Assam | Jan 06, 2025, 11:24 PM ISTAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are on their way to the incident site to conduct rescue efforts.
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Pakistan: 20 miners killed in deadly terrorist attack on Balochistan's coal mine
World | Oct 11, 2024, 10:10 AM ISTAt least 20 miners were killed and seven injured in a deadly armed attack on a coal mine in Balochistan’s Duki area. Local authorities report heavy weaponry was used in the early morning assault, leading to significant casualties and widespread damage. Security forces are investigating the incident.
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Seven dead in coal mine blast in West Bengal's Birbhum district
West Bengal | Oct 07, 2024, 01:54 PM ISTThe incident happened on Monday morning in a coal mine in Bhadulia block.
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Coal Blast In Iran: Explosion at Iran coal mine kills at least 51 people
News | Sep 22, 2024, 06:50 PM ISTA gas explosion in a coal mine in Iran's South Khorasan Province killed at least 28 people and injured 17, state television said, with 24 people still missing. Watch to know more!
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Iran: 51 killed, over 20 injured after methane gas leak causes massive explosion at coal mine
World | Sep 22, 2024, 02:28 PM ISTA methane leak sparked an explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran, killing at least 51 people and injuring 20 others, Iranian state media reported Sunday. The rescue operation in block B has been completed.
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Gujarat: Three die of asphyxiation at illegal coal mine in Surendranagar district
Gujarat | Jul 14, 2024, 05:19 PM ISTBodies of the deceased labourers have been sent for post-mortem. Earlier in February, three workers died after inhaling toxic gas that emanated after a blast triggered by gelatin sticks for an illegal mining operation in the district.
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Pakistan: 11 workers suffocated to death after coal mine filled with deadly methane gas in Quetta
World | Jun 03, 2024, 10:40 PM ISTAn explosion inside a coal mine in southwest Pakistan killed 11 miners while several were rescued on Monday. Investigators were still working to determine the cause of the blast.
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Chhattisgarh: Three dead after portion of abandoned coal mine caves in at Korba district
chhattisgarh | Feb 23, 2024, 04:49 PM ISTChhattisgarh news: As per preliminary information, five people were engaged in illegal excavation of coal from the mine when suddenly a portion of it collapsed and they got trapped under the debris.
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Jharkhand coal mine attack case: NIA carries out raids in Bihar, one held with Rs 1.3 crore
India | Feb 08, 2024, 10:18 PM ISTThe case, which was originally registered at the Balumath police station in Jharkhand in December 2020, involved an attack at the coal mine by "terror gang" operatives Sujit Sinha, Aman Sahu and others.
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32 workers killed after fire erupts at coal mine in Kazakhstan, several missing
World | Oct 28, 2023, 08:27 PM ISTThis incident marks the latest in a series of workplace mishaps at sites operated by ArcelorMittal. Kazakhstan's Prosecutor General has announced an investigation into potential safety violations in the coal mine.
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Jharkhand: 3 dead, many feared trapped after illegal coal mine collapses in Dhanbad | VIDEO
India | Jun 09, 2023, 04:37 PM ISTDhanbad coal mine collapse: A portion of BCCL (Bharat Coking Coal Limited) open mine collapsed on Friday.
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Turkey coal mine explosion: Death toll rises to 28; rescue operation underway
World | Oct 15, 2022, 11:13 AM ISTTurkish coal mine blast: Energy Minister Fatih Durmaz said rescue efforts continued for 15 people with a majority of them in the mine’s gallery where a fire still burned.
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Ministry of Coal launches auction process of 40 new coal mines
India | Oct 13, 2021, 06:26 AM ISTThe step has been taken following the successful auction of 28 coal mines in the first two tranches and there shall be a total of 88 coal mines on offer at present.
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First body retrieved from flooded Meghalaya coal mine
India | Jun 16, 2021, 07:05 PM ISTThe Navy on Tuesday detected two objects, which they suspected to be as bodies of the miners. The operation to retrieve the second "suspicious object" was called off as the visibility in the water was affected during the retrieval of the first body, the official said.
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Meghalaya: Six dead in illegal coal mine disaster
India | Jan 23, 2021, 11:19 AM ISTA mechanical structure collapsed at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district, killing six miners, an official said on Friday.