Dibru Saikhowa National Park

A National Green Tribunal committee has termed the Baghjan oil-field and 26 other oil-wells in Assam as illegal. Citing the findings of Justice Katakey Committee, the tribunal said none of the oil-fields procured the mandatory environmental clearances. Burning since 160 days, the Baghjan blowout has affected around 10 km of area including 'Dibru Saikhowa National Park', Tinsukia. The committee has also recommended payment of Rs 45 lakh… read-more