Ahead of the Prime Minister’s February 14 visit to Assam, Kamrup (Metropolitan) District Commissioner Swapneel…
CM Announces ₹25,000 Relief for Sivasagar Gas Leak Victims

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. A U.S. well control expert may be brought in as high-pressure leakage continues. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri is monitoring the situation closely.
