Assam, coal mine and Dima Hasao

Tragedy in Assam: Desperate Rescue Efforts for Trapped Coal Miners
In Assam's Dima Hasao district, rescue operations are being conducted to recover workers trapped inside a flooded coal mine. One body has been found; hopes for others are diminishing. Additional support from the navy and army intensifies efforts,
Dima Hasao coal mine in Assam 'illegal', one held, says CM as workers still trapped
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday that a person has been arrested after nine workers were trapped inside a coal mine in Dima Hasao district, which "appears to be illegal". He also said a case was registered in connection with the incident that occurred on Monday in Umrangso area.
Assam coal mine mishap Updates: CM Himanta Sarma says Dima Hasao coal mine ‘illegal’, one held
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday (January 7, 2025) that a person has been arrested after nine workers were trapped inside a coal mine in Dima Hasao district, which “appears to be illegal”. He also said a case was registered in connection with the incident that occurred on Monday (January 6, 2025) in the Umrangso area.
Body recovered from ’flooded’ coal mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao, 8 others still trapped
Body of one of the nine workers trapped inside a coal mine in the Dima Hasao district of Assam was recovered by army divers on Wednesday. It was the third day of the rescue operations, officials said.
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, officials said Tuesday, as authorities summoned the army to help in the rescue operation. The miners became trapped on Monday morning in the Umrangso area in Dima Hasao district,
Several Workers Feared Trapped In Assam's Dima Hasao Coal Mine, Rescue Ops Underway
Several labourers are feared trapped inside a coal mine in the Umrangso area of Assam's Dima Hasao district on Monday. Superintendent of Police (SP) Mayank Kumar Jha, speaking to news agency ANI , stated that the exact number of those involved remains uncertain.
Assam: Nine labourers trapped in flooded coal mine in Dima Hasao district
Disaster response personnel were on their way to the site, and the government had also sought the assistance of the Army.
Assam: CM says 9 workers trapped in inundated coal mine
The workers went down the mine at around 9am on Monday; and officials are yet to ascertain the cause of the flooding despite the absence of any rain in the region.
Assam: Indian Army deploys team to rescue trapped workers in Umrangso coal mine
In response to an urgent call for assistance by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Indian Army on January 6, mobilized a specialized Relief Task Force to rescue miners trapped in Umrangso,
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Desperate Rescue Efforts in Dima Hasao: A Community's Silent Hope
Efforts continue in Assam's Dima Hasao district to rescue workers trapped in a flooded coal mine. One worker's body has been ...
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Assam Coal Mine Tragedy: A Life-Or-Death Rescue Mission? The Deadly Struggle to Save Trapped Miners
Assam Tragedy At least 8 miners are trapped, three confirmed dead at the time of producing this bulletin, as rescue teams ...
He was sole breadwinner: Wife of Nepali worker killed in Assam coal mine mishap
Sushila Rai Sonuaru, wife of the Nepali mine worker killed in the coal mine mishap in Dima Hasao, has arrived at the mine site to receive her husband, Ganga Bahadur Shreth's body. 38-year-old Shreth, ...
Alipurduar miner stuck in pit in Assam's Dima Hasao district, rescue operations in full swing
Sanjit has been stuck in a 300-foot-deep pit in the mine, where around 100 feet is full of water, since Sunday with seven ...
3 Days, 8 Lives At Stake: What’s Delaying The Rescue Efforts At Assam Coal Mine
The labourers were on Monday trapped inside the Assam Coal Quarry situated in the 3 Kilo area of Umrangso, after a sudden gush of water flooded the site. The chances of the survival of the eight ...
Will never do mining work: Assam mine tragedy survivor
While the 39-year-old survived, his roommate Sanjit Sarkar (24) from West Bengal was not as lucky. Sarkar is one of at least ...