On June 12, the gas blowout incident at ONGC's well RDS-147A in Barichuk-Bhatiapar, Sivasagar district, Assam, was reported during servicing operations.
Extending his greetings on the 11th International Day of Yoga, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma noted the widespread enthusiasm among people for yoga.
In the build up to 11th International Yoga Day, Assam Rifles on Friday organised Yoga Session at Radhanagar, Teilamura, Bagbassa and Phaitol areas of Tripura.
In Assam, electricity demand has risen by an average of 11% annually over the past four years, a growth driven by infrastructural expansion, industrialisation, and steadily improving standard of living.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati researchers have developed a community scale water treatment system that removes fluoride and iron from groundwater. The efficient system can treat up to 20,000 litres of contaminated water per day, offering a low-cost solution for areas with
According to ONGC, a new, safer, and more practical plan is now in motion to control the leak. A team of expert engineers from the United States have arrived at the site to assist in the operation. Full-scale work under the new strategy of capping the field is set to begin tomorrow.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that a team of American experts has arrived at the ONGC's RDS-147A well site in Sivasagar district to assist in efforts to cap an ongoing gas leak, which poses potential danger due to its proximity to a river embankment.
Supriya Das, Superintendent of Police of Nalbari district, confirmed the incident. "Three persons, including two students, are missing in the boat capsize incident. NDRF, SDRF teams and district administration are engaged in a search and rescue operation," the SP told ANI.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared a post on his official 'X' handle to inform about the development. CM Himanta said that the "transformation" reflects the state government's "unwavering commitment" to maternal and child health.
In a post on X, CM Sarma said the operation, conducted on Wednesday, underscores the state's commitment to protecting natural ecosystems while ensuring fairness and adherence to the law.
The MoU signed aims to promote collaborative research, knowledge exchange, and capacity-building activities in areas of environmental conservation, sustainable development, and green innovation.