Assam Mining Accident News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Totally helpless: Wife of Lijen Magar, deceased mine labourer in Assam's Dima Hasao
Guwahati, January 12: The tragic mining accident in Assam's Dima Hasao has left families of the deceased in a state of despair. Junu Pradhan, the grieving wife of 27-year-old Lijen Magar, is struggling to come to terms with the loss of her husband, the sole breadwinner of their family.
Assam mining accident: Likely to get some more results, says Special DGP
Dima Hasao, January 12: As the rescue efforts are underway at the rat-hole coal mine at 3 Kilo, Umrangso area of Dima Hasao district, Harmeet Singh, Special DGP of Assam, on Saturday expressed hope for further progress in the operation, stating that the water level has been reduced by more than half and is expected to lower further.
Assam mining accident: Coal India to deploy pump to aid rescue efforts for trapped miners
Dima Hasao, January 11: Coal India will deploy pump to aid in the rescue efforts of the trapped miner in the 3 Kilo Umrangso area in Dima Hasao district, an official said.
Assam mining accident: Another body recovered amid rescue efforts
Dima Hasao,, January 11: A body was recovered on Saturday morning by rescue teams from the rat-hole coal mine at 3 Kilo, Umrangso area, in Dima Hasao district of Assam, an official said.
Assam mining accident: One dead, 8 trapped as rescue operation resumes
Dima Hasao, January 8: One dead body has been recovered from the collapsed coal mine at 3 Kilo, Umrangso, where nine miners were trapped on January 6.