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Rescue teams at the flooded rat-hole coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district, where the bodies of all nine trapped miners were recovered after 44 days of extensive operations.

Assam mine tragedy: All bodies recovered after 44-day ops

February 20, 2025, 03:46 PM - 3 min read

After 44 days, the bodies of the remaining five miners trapped in a flooded rat-hole coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district were recovered. The Assam government has announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 10 lakh to the bereaved families, as the tragedy highlights the dangers of illegal mining.

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Navy divers and rescue personnel try to enter the flooded Assam coal mine, where nine workers are trapped. Challenging terrain and water levels continue to hamper the ongoing rescue operations.

Army, Navy unite to rescue Assam coal miners on day 3 of ops

January 8, 2025, 09:01 AM - 3 min read

Rescue operations entered their third day on Wednesday in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, where nine miners remain trapped in a flooded coal mine. Efforts by the Indian Army, Navy, and relief teams are underway amid suspicions that the mine was operating illegally.

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Representative image of limestone mining (L), The Krem Rynjang or Retdung Khur system, India’s 7th longest cave (R).

Meghalaya fears for caves as Assam plans limestone mining

August 22, 2024, 06:50 PM - 2 min read

This concern was prominently raised during the first meeting of the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) on June 19, where Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Ranjit Singh Gill represented the state.

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