Assam Baghjan oil well fire doused after five months. But for the thousands displaced, the disaster continues
Assam Baghjan oil well fire doused after five months. But for the thousands displaced, the disaster continues

Sun, 12 May 2024

By Pratyush Deep Kotoky

Six months back, on May 27, the Baghjan-5 oil well started to leak gas and then caught fire on June 9. At least 9,000 villagers were evacuated and moved into relief camps. They are now returning home, their livelihoods wiped out. Compensation remains contentious.

Assam Baghjan oil well fire doused after five months. But for the thousands displaced, the disaster continues
Assam Baghjan oil well fire doused after five months. But for the thousands displaced, the disaster continues

Sun, 12 May 2024

By Pratyush Deep Kotoky

Six months back, on May 27, the Baghjan-5 oil well started to leak gas and then caught fire on June 9. At least 9,000 villagers were evacuated and moved into relief camps. They are now returning home, their livelihoods wiped out. Compensation remains contentious.

Assam Baghjan oil well fire doused after five months. But for the thousands displaced, the disaster continues
Assam Baghjan oil well fire doused after five months. But for the thousands displaced, the disaster continues

Sun, 12 May 2024

By Pratyush Deep Kotoky

Six months back, on May 27, the Baghjan-5 oil well started to leak gas and then caught fire on June 9. At least 9,000 villagers were evacuated and moved into relief camps. They are now returning home, their livelihoods wiped out. Compensation remains contentious.

Assam Baghjan oil well fire doused after five months. But for the thousands displaced, the disaster continues
Assam Baghjan oil well fire doused after five months. But for the thousands displaced, the disaster continues

Sun, 12 May 2024

By Pratyush Deep Kotoky

Six months back, on May 27, the Baghjan-5 oil well started to leak gas and then caught fire on June 9. At least 9,000 villagers were evacuated and moved into relief camps. They are now returning home, their livelihoods wiped out. Compensation remains contentious.

Losing Ground: With over 600 families already facing eviction, Assam govt approves another expansion of the Kaziranga National Park, sparking protests
Losing Ground: With over 600 families already facing eviction, Assam govt approves another expansion of the Kaziranga National Park, sparking protests

Sun, 12 May 2024

By Pratyush Deep Kotoky

From 429 sq kms in 1977, the Kaziranga National Park has more than doubled to 884 sq kms in 2020. Recently, on September 30, the Assam government approved another 30 sq kms to be included in the national park. Local people face eviction.

Losing Ground: With over 600 families already facing eviction, Assam govt approves another expansion of the Kaziranga National Park, sparking protests
Losing Ground: With over 600 families already facing eviction, Assam govt approves another expansion of the Kaziranga National Park, sparking protests

Sun, 12 May 2024

By Pratyush Deep Kotoky

From 429 sq kms in 1977, the Kaziranga National Park has more than doubled to 884 sq kms in 2020. Recently, on September 30, the Assam government approved another 30 sq kms to be included in the national park. Local people face eviction.

Losing Ground: With over 600 families already facing eviction, Assam govt approves another expansion of the Kaziranga National Park, sparking protests
Losing Ground: With over 600 families already facing eviction, Assam govt approves another expansion of the Kaziranga National Park, sparking protests

Sun, 12 May 2024

By Pratyush Deep Kotoky

From 429 sq kms in 1977, the Kaziranga National Park has more than doubled to 884 sq kms in 2020. Recently, on September 30, the Assam government approved another 30 sq kms to be included in the national park. Local people face eviction.

Losing Ground: With over 600 families already facing eviction, Assam govt approves another expansion of the Kaziranga National Park, sparking protests
Losing Ground: With over 600 families already facing eviction, Assam govt approves another expansion of the Kaziranga National Park, sparking protests

Sun, 12 May 2024

By Pratyush Deep Kotoky

From 429 sq kms in 1977, the Kaziranga National Park has more than doubled to 884 sq kms in 2020. Recently, on September 30, the Assam government approved another 30 sq kms to be included in the national park. Local people face eviction.

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