Sonakshi Sarkar

The tragic incident at an illegal coal mine in Umrangso, Dima Hasao district, has sparked a political storm, with opposition parties blaming the Assam government for "utter negligence" and demanding a high-level judicial probe. The mine, which was operating in defiance of a ban on rat-hole mining, flooded on Monday, trapping several workers. Rescue operations, involving state and central agencies, entered their fourth day on Thursday, with the body of one miner recovered and eight others still missing. The mishap occurred at the 3-Kilo Coal Quarry, approximately 250 km from Guwahati, when a sudden water surge inundated the site. Assam…

A tragic development unfolded in the Dima Hasao district as a body was recovered from the flooded coal mine in Umrangso, marking a somber turn in the ongoing rescue operation. The body was retrieved by Army divers from the 21 Para Special Forces after nearly 48 hours of relentless search efforts for the nine miners trapped underground since January 6. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the grim news via social media, offering his condolences to the family of the deceased. “21 Para divers have just recovered a lifeless body from the bottom of the well. Our thoughts and prayers…

15 workers remain trapped in a coal mine in the 3 Kilo area of Umrangso, Dima Hasao district, after sudden flooding engulfed the site on Monday. The Assam Coal Quarry, the epicenter of the disaster, is now the focus of an intense rescue operation as authorities race against time to save lives. The flooding, which occurred without warning, has been attributed to a possible breach of an underground water source. Eyewitness accounts reveal a scene of panic as water surged into the mine, cutting off escape routes and leaving workers stranded deep below the surface. Mayank Kumar Jha, Superintendent of…

Assam Governor Lakshman Acharya lauded the state’s ongoing developmental initiatives during his recent visit to Tinsukia. The Governor’s itinerary included a high-level review meeting and interactions with key stakeholders to evaluate the district’s progress on various government programs. The review meeting, held at the conference hall of the Tinsukia Deputy Commissioner's office, focused on assessing the implementation of state and central schemes in the district. Governor Acharya urged officials to address existing challenges and expedite developmental projects to benefit the local populace. During a press briefing following the meeting, Governor Acharya commended the Assam government’s commitment to fostering growth and…

Flight operations at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA) in Guwahati were severely impacted on January 3 due to dense fog, resulting in 14 flight cancellations and delays for over 30 others. The airport faced reduced visibility throughout the day, causing significant inconvenience to passengers. Airport officials confirmed that operations were disrupted, and efforts were made to assist affected travelers."The total operation was disrupted. Due to this, 14 flights were cancelled, and more than 30 were delayed," airport authorities said in a statement. To address the situation, additional airport personnel were deployed to assist passengers. Provisions such as extra seating…

In a move to support cultural engagement, the Assam government has announced special casual leave for state employees participating as delegates in the Assam Sahitya Sabha's upcoming session. The event is scheduled to take place in Patshala, Bajali district, from January 31 to February 4, 2025. A notification issued by the General Administration Department on January 2 confirmed the decision. The leave will be granted to ensure delegates can attend the prestigious literary gathering while ensuring the continuity of their official duties. However, the notification specified that employees engaged in critical responsibilities, such as Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) elections and…