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ONGC blowout exposes Indias chronic oil safety failures
Opinion

ONGC blowout exposes India's chronic oil safety failures

With abandoned homes, polluted landscapes, and reliance on foreign crisis teams, India’s oil sector must urgently overhaul its safety protocols and enforce accountability.
Gas leak capped after 16 days at Bhatiapar in Sivasagar, residents demand compensation
Assam

Gas leak capped after 16 days at Bhatiapar in Sivasagar, residents demand...

While authorities celebrate the technical success, affected residents urge ONGC and the government for immediate medical support, environmental cleanup, and compensation.
From Baghjan to Rudrasagar: The repeating tragedy of regulatory neglect
Opinion

From Baghjan to Rudrasagar: The repeating tragedy of regulatory neglect

The recent blowout at ONGC's Rudrasagar Field highlights persistent safety and oversight failures in India's oil sector, particularly in operations handled by private contractors.
We’re capping the well to stop the leak: CM Sarma on ONGC gas leak
Assam

We’re capping the well to stop the leak: CM Sarma on ONGC gas leak

The decision comes after plan A and B by ONGC to stop the leak by applying mud and other materials failed.
Lessons unlearnt: ONGC crisis in Sivasagar echoes Baghjan tragedy
Opinion

Lessons unlearnt: ONGC crisis in Sivasagar echoes Baghjan tragedy

As the gas leak continues, serious questions raise over ONGC's preparedness, emergency response and government's regulatory oversight.
CM announces Rs 25,000 aid for Sivasagar gas leak victims, US specialist roped in
Assam

CM announces Rs 25,000 aid for Sivasagar gas leak victims, US specialist roped...

A US expert is called upon and advanced fire control measures are being deployed as the leak enters its fifth day.
Union Minister assesses ONGC efforts in Sivasagar gas leak, says global help sought
Assam

Union Minister assesses ONGC efforts in Sivasagar gas leak, says global help...

Top ONGC teams with high-capacity fire pumps, frack pumps & muds deployed to control Sivasagar leak, says Hardeep Puri
CM, Gaurav slam ONGC over Sivsagar gas leak; contractor likely to face probe
Assam

CM, Gaurav slam ONGC over Sivsagar gas leak; contractor likely to face probe

Chief Minister indicated that role of SK Petro, a private contractor engaged by ONGC, would be probed
Five days on, ONGC yet to contain Sivasagar gas leak; relief camp health fears grow
Assam

Five days on, ONGC yet to contain Sivasagar gas leak; relief camp health fears...

382 people in relief camps are currently receiving medical care
ONGC gas leak: A wake-up call on industrial safety and accountability
Opinion

ONGC gas leak: A wake-up call on industrial safety and accountability

The massive gas leakage and explosion at an ONGC rig at Bhatiapar-Bari Chuk in Sivasagar district has once again brought to the focus the grave hazard to public safety and the natural environment from such disasters. The continuous emission which has not been brought under control even after over...
Gas leak triggers panic in Sivasagar’s Bhotiyapara Barichuk; residents evacuate homes
Assam

Gas leak triggers panic in Sivasagar’s Bhotiyapara Barichuk; residents evacuate...

Three fire engines from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) are currently deployed at the site
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