Assam, Coal Mine

Rescue ops resume in flooded Assam mine, supervisor held
In Guwahati, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the mine was earlier run by the state’s mines and minerals department but was abandoned 12 years ago, calling Monday’s mining operation “illegal”.
Dewatering Operations Persist in Assam's Abandoned Coal Mine Amid Ongoing Rescue Efforts
Dewatering continues in Assam's abandoned coal mine to aid rescue efforts for trapped miners. Chief Minister clarifies mine's legal status.
Assam coal mine rescue: Coal India brings in 500 GPM pump to dewater mine
Coal India has brought in a pump of 500 GPM (gallons per minute) to dewater the mine. The installation of this pump is now underway.
Body of one miner recovered in Assam coal mine rescue operation
The body of one of the nine workers trapped inside a coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district was recovered by army divers on Wednesday on the third day of the rescue operations, officials said.
Divers recover body of one of 9 trapped workers from flooded coal mine in Assam
The body of one of the nine workers trapped inside a coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district was recovered by army divers on Wednesday, the third day of the rescue operations, officials said
One body recovered from Assam coal mine inundated with water, 8 others still trapped
One lifeless body has been recovered from the coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao two days after it was flooded with water, media reports said.
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Assam mine collapse: Special team reaches site to rescue trapped workers, to proceed after dewatering
A 12-member special rescue team of Coal India reaches the site of the coal mine of 3 Kilo Umrangso area in Dima Hasao ...
At least 9 miners are trapped in a coal mine in India's northeastern Assam state
At least nine workers are trapped inside a flooded coal mine in India’s northeastern Assam state and authorities have ...
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Assam cabinet nod for classification of oil palms as cash crop
The Assam cabinet on Friday approved the classification of oil palms as a cash crop, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The cabinet also approved guidelines for the declaration of industrial ...
Water recedes at Assam rat-hole coal mine as rescue efforts continue
GUWAHATI: Water levels have receded at the ill-fated rat-hole coal mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, where eight miners ...
Three miners feared dead in India's Assam state, six others trapped
By Tora Agarwala GUWAHATI (Reuters) -Three miners were feared dead inside a flooded coal mine in a remote district of India's ...
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Dewatering continues in ‘legal but abandoned’ Assam coal mine: Himanta
Dewatering continued for the second consecutive day on Friday in the coal mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, where eight miners remained trapped since January 6, to facilitate the resumption of ...
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8 workers remain trapped in Assam's flooded mine for fifth day
Dewatering continued for the second consecutive day on Friday in a flooded coal mine in Assam, where eight workers have been trapped since Monday.
‘I felt a body with my right hand’: In depths of darkness, divers have little luck rescuing men trapped in Assam rat hole mine
Nine men were trapped on Monday after the mine was suddenly flooded. Since then, the rescue operation has seen a series of ...
Assam features on New York Times' list to visit in 2025; here are 5 must-visit places
If you’re planning a trip to Assam, here are some wonderful places you shouldn’t miss!