Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Thursday said 220 illegal coal mines have been detected in the Umrangso region, raising alarms over the environmental, legal, and safety challenges posed ...

The opposition slammed the Assam government over the mining tragedy, saying the incident happened due to "utter negligence" of the administration and demanded a judicial probe for strict action ...

The mine, one of several rat-holes in the 3 Kilo area, is about 30 km from Umrangso, the nearest police station. Mr. Sarma said that 21 Para divers had recovered a lifeless body from the bottom of ...