Assam, coal mine and Dima Hasao

Indian army divers retrieve the body of one of at least 9 miners trapped in a flooded coal mine
Indian army divers have retrieved the body of one of at least nine miners trapped inside a flooded coal mine in India's northeastern Assam state.
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.
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.
Rescue teams intensify search for trapped miners after one found dead in Assam’s Dima Hasao
The body of one of the nine workers trapped inside a coal mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district was recovered by army divers on Wednesday – the third day of the rescue operations. Even though the chances of survival of the eight others appear grim,
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,
Rescuers search for workers trapped in flooded coal mine in India’s Assam state
At least nine workers remained 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.
Three miners feared dead in India's Assam state, six others trapped
Three miners were feared dead inside a flooded coal mine in a remote district of India's northeastern Assam state, authorities said on Tuesday, and the men were part of a total of nine still trapped as rescue teams worked to reach them.
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Navy Team Joins Critical Rescue Operation of Trapped Miners in Assam
A specialized Indian Navy team, including 'clearance divers,' is aiding the rescue of miners trapped in a coal mine in ...
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Highly-trained ‘clearance divers’ skilled in deep diving on site: Navy on miners rescue ops
A navy team that includes highly-trained “clearance divers” skilled in deep diving and recovery operations is on-site in Assam to assist in the rescue of miners trapped in a remote industrial town in ...
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Dima Hasao mine is ‘illegal’, says CM
Guwahati Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday that a person has been arrested after nine workers were ...
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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 ...
3 Believed Dead as Rescue Workers Race to Save 9 Men Trapped in Flooded Coal Mine: Reports
Three people are believed to have died after nine men became trapped in a coal mine in India’s north-eastern Assam state.
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 ...
Survivor recounts harrowing escape from deadly mine collapse in India
A survivor of a coal mine disaster in India has shared a harrowing account of the moments after the tunnel was suddenly ...