On January 6, 205, a rat-hole mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district was flooded, trapping nine men. More than 10 days after the incident, only four bodies have been retrieved. Though banned, rat-hole mining, which is dangerous but lucrative, continues unabated in Assam and Meghalaya. Rahul Karmakar reports on the incident and the prevalent practice that provides livelihoods while claiming lives

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Assam rat-hole mine tragedy: Dying for black gold

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The Assam government on Thursday announced a judicial enquiry and a police Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the Umrangso coal mine incident, in which nine workers were trapped with bodies of four victims recovered so far. It also declared an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh each to the families of the victims, even as officials said that suspected seepage of fresh water from underground streams has slowed down the dewatering process. A coal mi…

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Judicial Enquiry Ordered Into Assam Mine Accident, Special Probe Team Set Up

Assam government has announced a judicial inquiry into the Tin Kilo coal mine tragedy to establish accountability. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) will be formed to investigate further. Rescue operations continue with assistance from the Army, NDRF, and SDRF, while ex gratia compensation has been announced for the victims’ families.

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Assam government announces judicial inquiry into Tin Kilo coal mine tragedy

Guwahati: In the wake of the tragic mine collapse in Umrangso in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, the state cabinet has announced a series of measures to address the incident. A judicial enquiry commission headed by Justice Anima Hazarika, former Judge of Gauhati High Court, will be constituted to investigate the matter and determine responsibility for […] The post Assam govt orders judicial probe into Umrangso mine collapse appeared first on NorthE…

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Assam govt orders judicial probe into Umrangso mine collapse

Guwahati, Jan 16 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Thursday to constitute a judicial enquiry commission into the Umrangso coal mine tragedy in which four labourers died… Continue reading Judicial probe ordered into Umrangso coal mine tragedy: Assam CM The post Judicial probe ordered into Umrangso coal mine tragedy: Assam CM first appeared on Australia India News.

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Judicial probe ordered into Umrangso coal mine tragedy: Assam CM

MORIGAON/GUWAHATI, 16 Jan: The Assam government on Thursday announced a judicial inquiry and a police Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the Umrangso coal mine incident, in which nine workers were trapped with bodies of four victims recovered so far. It also declared an ex gratia of Rs 10 lakhs each to the families of […]

Assam rat-hole mine tragedy: Dying for black gold

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