From Our Correspondent
JOWAI: In a bid to check unscientific limestone mining in War-Jaintia, the Dolloi, Nongtalang Elaka on Saturday constituted a coordination committee headed by the Dolloi, Chui Pohlynjar and representatives from other villages as members of the committee.
The meeting was held at Unitarian Upper Primary School, Nongtalang and was attended by the Rangbah shnongs of five villages including New Nonglamin, Amsohmahalen, Shnong-Thmai and Nongtalang Mission besides the Tylli I Hun ka Nongtalang Organisation (TIHNO) and representatives of the War Jaintia Limestone- Boulder Stone Exporters Miners Association (WJLBEMA).
Unscientific limestone mining in War Jaintia, Amlarem Sub-Division has caused a concerned among the residents of Nongtalang village and its surrounding village due to its bad effect on rivers and streams which are main sources of water supply in the area.
A joint survey was held on Tuesday to assess the situation and to control water pollution in the area was also conducted.