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Coal mine tragedy: Navy divers return as pumping operations continue to rescue labourers

Guwahati, Jan 9: Four Navy divers who entered the coal mine in Assam's Umrangso locality to rescue at least 8 trapped labourers have returned, officials said on Thursday.


Assam coal mine disaster: Navy divers continue search operation for trapped miners

Guwahati, Jan 9: The rescue effort by specialised Indian Navy divers continued at the coal mine in Assam's Umrangso locality in the Dima Hasao district where at least eight labourers are still trapped, officials said on Thursday.


Labourers trapped in Assam's coal mine; water channels create hurdle for rescue team

Guwahati, Jan 9: The efforts to rescue trapped labourers from a coal mine in Assam's Umrangso locality in the Dima Hasao district continue but the pouring of water into the tunnel is creating hurdles for the rescue team, officials said on Wednesday.


Jackky Bhagnani meets Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Mumbai, Jan 8: Actor and producer Jackky Bhagnani recently met the Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma. The filmmaker also used this opportunity to show his appreciation for the state's rich cultural and musical heritage.


Union Minister Nadda, Assam CM Sarma inaugurate library and informatics centre at LGB Regional Mental Health Institute in Tezpur

Sonitpur, January 8: Union Health Minister JP Nadda and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated a new library and informatics centre at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Mental Health Institute in Tezpur on Wednesday.


Indian Navy deploys team for rescue operation in Assam's inundated coal mine

New Delhi, 8 Jan ( IANS) The Indian Navy has mobilized a specialised team to assist in the rescue of miners trapped in Umrangso, a remote industrial town in the Dima Hasao district of Assam. So far the body of one of the trapped labourers has been recovered by the para divers.


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.


Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urges Diplomats and industry leaders to invest in Assam

New Delhi, January 8: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday urged diplomats, including Ambassadors and High Commissioners from ASEAN, BIMSTEC, and European countries, as well as industry leaders and stakeholders, to invest in Assam, according to an official press release.


Assam has immense potential for investment: Piyush Goyal

Guwahati, Jan 7: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that Assam has immense potential for investment in agriculture, sericulture, aquaculture, food processing, jute and rubber plantation.


'Assam growing at rate of 12.5 per cent': CM Sarma bats for investment in state

New Delhi, Jan 7: Assam has been growing at a rate of 12.5 per cent and it has become a fast developing state in the country, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday.


Assam: Operation to rescue labourers trapped in coal mine to continue overnight

Guwahati, Jan 7: The divers of the rescue team have dived twice in the coal mine in Assam's Umrangso locality in the Dima Hasao district, officials said on Tuesday.


Water level rises in coal mine, says CM Sarma; navy divers to reach Assam's Umrangso

Guwahati, Jan 7: The water level has increased in the coal mine where at least nine labourers got trapped in Assam’s Umrangso locality and deep divers of the Indian Navy were called to assist the rescue operation, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday.


Indian Army mobilises task force to rescue trapped coal miners in Assam

Guwahati, Jan 7: Indian Army has mobilised a relief task force to rescue the trapped coal miners at Umrangshu locality in the Dima Hasao district of Assam, officials said Tuesday.


Looking forward to host top industry players in Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati/Mumbai, Jan 7: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that his meeting with top industrialists in Mumbai was successful and the state government is looking forward to hosting a good number of potential investors in the upcoming investment and infrastructure summit -- Advantage Assam in Guwahati in February.


Nine labourers trapped in coal mine in Assam, CM Sarma seeks Army's help

Guwahati, Jan 6: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday that a least nine labourers have been identified, who were trapped in a coal mine in the Umrangshu locality in the Dima Hasao district of Assam, earlier in the day.


Assam offers lucrative investment opportunities in chips, tourism and other sectors: CM

Mumbai, Jan 6: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday held a roadshow in the financial capital for the mega investment and infrastructure summit, to be held in the state on February 25-26.


Record tourist footfall in Kaziranga following PM Modi's visit: Assam CM

Guwahati, Jan 5: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that the tourist footfall has tremendously increased in the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve following the visit and night stay of Prime Minister Narendra Modi there last year.


Assam CM Himanta Sarma meets Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata, invites him to 'Advantage Assam 2.0' Summit

Guwahati, January 5: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on the second day of his Mumbai tour on Sunday, met Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata and his son Neville Tata, expressing gratitude for the Trusts' investment in Assam.


Roadshow to be held in Mumbai for investor summit in Assam

Guwahati, Jan 4: The Assam government in collaboration with FICCI as the Industry Partner, is set to host an exclusive Roadshow in Mumbai on Monday, as a precursor to the Advantage Assam 2.0 – Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025, which will take place on February 25-26, 2025, in Guwahati.


Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma holds 'fruitful meeting' with Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran in Mumbai

Mumbai, January 4: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday met Chairman of Tata Companies N Chandrasekharan in Mumbai and called the meeting "fruitful."


Assam CM meets Tata group chairman for investor summit

Guwahati, Jan 4: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday met the chairman of Tata group N Chandrasekharan to discuss the upcoming investor summit -- Advantage Assam 2.0 -- to be held in Guwahati in February.


Assam: CM Himanta Sarma inaugurates RHAC museum in Dudhnoi

Dudhnoi, January 3: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday inaugurated the Museum of Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) at Udaypur in Dudhnoi in Assam's Goalpara district to celebrate and showcase the rich culture and customs of the Rabha community.


India urges China to ensure dams on upstream Brahmaputra don't harm downstream regions

New Delhi, January 3: India has urged the Chinese side to ensure that the downstream states of the Brahmaputra river are not harmed by activities in upstream areas, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday.


Articles tagged with: himanta biswa sarma