Assam

13 Jan

Assam Mine Tragedy: Rescue efforts enters 8th day

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The chances of survival of the five coal miners trapped inside an abandoned quarry in Assam's Dima Hasao district continue to diminish as dewatering operations entered the eighth day on Monday, officials said. Nine workers were trapped inside the mine in Umrangshu, around 250 km from Guwahati, on January 6 with four bodies recovered so far. The mine is being dewatered using specialised pumping machines brought in by the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Coal India.

11 Jan

Assam: Death toll rises to 4 as 2 more bodies recovered from Umrangso coal mine

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The bodies of three workers, who were trapped inside a coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district, were recovered on Saturday from the quarry during rescue operations, an official said. Four bodies have so far been recovered with the first one taken out from the mine on Wednesday, he said. The four deceased labourers were among the nine workers trapped inside the mine in Umrangsu on Monday after a sudden gush of water flooded the quarry. "The rescue operations resumed this morning and three bodies were recovered as the search for trapped miners entered its sixth day. The body of…

11 Jan

The Dhubri district’s Chapor hosted a blood donation camp

Banasree SarkarAssamDhubri District

Under the sponsorship of the Dhubri District Health Service Committee's Chapor unit, a blood drive was held at the Community Health Service Center on Thursday in Chapor, Dhubri district. Srishti Singh, the co-district commissioner for Bilasipara, officially opened the camp. Srishti Singh declared during a brief meeting before a blood donation that giving blood is a noble deed because it has the potential to save a life. She urged everyone to step forward and support this noble effort. There were thirty-nine blood donors at the camp. DPM Arief Ahmed, DIO Dr. Murtuja Zaman, DME Moinuddin Ahmed, SDMO Dr. Abul Kalam…

09 Jan

Assam mining tragedy: WCL team joins rescue efforts armed with massive submersible pump

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An expert rescue team of Nagpur-headquartered Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) has gone to Assam to take part in the operations to rescue labourers trapped inside a quarry in Umrangso, some 250 kilometres from Guwahati in the north-eastern state, an official said here on Thursday. The labourers were trapped inside the 3-Kilo Coal Quarry on Monday after a sudden gush of water flooded the site. According to employees of the quarry, there were around 15 workers inside the illegal mine when water breached one of the walls and flooded the entire shaft and tunnels. "A five-member team was flown to the…

08 Jan

Deboraj Upadhyay is new APSC chairman

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Deboraj Upadhyay, a retired IPS officer and current member of the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC), has been appointed as the new chairman of the APSC. The announcement was made via an official notification issued on January 7. The notification stated, “In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 316 of the Constitution of India and the Assam Public Service Commission Regulation 1951 (as amended), the Governor of Assam is pleased to appoint Shri Deboraj Upadhyay, IPS (Retd.), Member, Assam Public Service Commission, as Chairman of the Assam Public Service Commission with effect from the date of taking over charge.”

07 Jan

Drugs haul worth over Rs 11 crore seized in Assam

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In three separate anti-narcotics operations carried out by units of Assam Police, drugs worth Rs 11 crore were seized from different parts of the state on Tuesday. CacharPolice conducted an anti-narcotic operation and seized 1.17 kg of suspected heroin worth Rs 5.1 crore from Dighar Fulertol. In another operation, Cachar Police recovered 73.97 kg of Ganja worth Rs 38 lakh from Dhanehari under Sonai PS. In a third operation, Karbi Anglong Police intercepted a bus coming from a neighbourung state at Dillai Tiniali and seized 1.22 kg of suspected heroin worth Rs 6 crore.

06 Jan

Assam govt to host roadshow in Mumbai on Jan 6 for investment conclave: Himanta

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The Assam government, in collaboration with FICCI as the industry partner, will host a roadshow in Mumbai on January 6 as a precursor to the 'Advantage Assam' conclave next month, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday.The chief minister is on a three-day visit to Mumbai to meet industry leaders to explore areas of collaboration for the upcoming business conclave in the northeastern state. "For the next 3 days, I'll be in Mumbai to meet the leaders of India Inc and explore areas of mutual collaboration for the upcoming #AdvantageAssam 2.0 Summit. I will also participate in the Road…

04 Jan

Rare Golden Langur killed in road accident in Assam

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A rare Golden Langur lost its life in a road accident on National Highway 117 in Bongaigaon, Assam. This tragic incident is part of a growing concern, with four Golden Langurs having died in similar accidents in December and January due to electrocution and vehicle collisions.

30 Dec

Kokrajhar Planetarium invites visitors to learn about cosmos

Banasree SarkarAssamKokrajhar Planetarium

Since August of this year, the Kokrajhar Planetarium, which is situated in Dimalgaon close to the Kokrajhar Reserve Police, has been accessible to the public. The planetarium provides an immersive experience for those who are eager to learn about the wonders of the cosmos through its captivating shows with the theme "Biography of the Universe." Daily performances in many languages provide accessibility for a wide range of guests. Shows are scheduled to begin at 11:30 AM in English, 2:30 PM in Hindi, and 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM in Assamese. For both locals and visitors, these shows offer an enthralling…

03 Dec

Assam’s Boko witnesses an alarming rise in unauthorized brick kilns

Banasree SarkarAssamAssam

Assam's Boko is witnessing an alarming rise in unauthorized brick kilns, particularly in the Haribhanga area. There are hundreds of these Bengali-style kilns that have been operating without the required permits or government supervision. Residents have criticized these establishments for the risks they represent to the environment and public health. The Assam Pollution Control Board and the Kamrup district administration have surprisingly done nothing to remedy these infractions, which raises concerns about regulatory accountability. Areas like as Hekara, Silobari, Tarabari, Damalchowch, Balizhar, Ghilibari, and Nalapara have also seen an increase in these illicit brick kilns. Concerns about air pollution and…