ONGC has confirmed its commitment to containing the gas leak at Bhatiapar-Barichuk in Assam’s Sivasagar district, calling it a “rare geological phenomenon.” Executive Director Bhaskar Choudhury stated the incident is unprecedented in 60 years of data. An internal probe is…
A newly repaired bridge on the Silchar-Kalain NH collapsed at Bhangarpar early Wednesday, halting road connectivity to Barak Valley, Tripura, and Mizoram. Two trucks fell into the Harang River; no casualties were reported. The collapse, just a month after ₹1.37…
Assam DGP Harmeet Singh held a high-level law-and-order review meeting in Dhubri under CM’s directive. Stressing zero tolerance for disturbances, Singh met top district police officials. In a key reshuffle, 53 police personnel were transferred to boost policing effectiveness.
Cachar administration has imposed night-time movement restrictions along the Indo-Bangladesh border following intelligence on extremist activity. Issued under Section 163 of the BNSS, the order prohibits public movement, boating, and transport of essential goods from sunset to sunrise in border…
On Day 2 of the eviction drive in Hasila Beel, Goalpara, authorities demolished hundreds of homes, displacing around 700 families. Residents and Opposition leaders condemned the move as abrupt and inhumane, citing lack of rehabilitation. Many families claim decades-long residence…
Minister Ajanta Neog expressed concern over reports of 45–50 teen pregnancies in Jorhat’s tea garden areas and vowed to discuss the issue with JMCH officials. Most cases involve minors from Jorhat and Golaghat districts, raising fears of child marriage. Despite…
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced ₹25,000 aid for each family affected by the ONGC gas leak in Bhatiapar, Sivasagar. About 350 families were displaced after the June 12 incident. Sarma assured further compensation after talks with ONGC and the Centre…
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri reviewed ONGC's efforts to control the ongoing gas leak at Well RDS#147 in Sivasagar. High-pressure gas flow continues despite use of advanced techniques like junk pumping and fire pumps. ONGC’s Crisis Management Team and international…
The ONGC gas leak in Sivasagar's Bhatiapar Barichuk has continued for six days, displacing residents and raising health concerns. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi visited the site, demanding accountability and safety audits. Sarma warned of escalating…
A public meeting in Habung-Halung-Hophi, Dhemaji, urged the Assam CM to reclaim over 100 bighas of encroached land in Habung, the second Ahom capital. The encroachment hampers government-funded development and tourism projects. The Habung Development Committee has failed to resolve…