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India tunnel collapse: rescuers attempt vertical drilling after safer options hit trouble

Dozens of labourers have been trapped in the Silkyara-Barkot tunnel in the mountainous state of Uttarakhand for more than two weeks

The Guardian - UK

Watch: Mohammed Shami and team rescue accident victim near Nainital

NEW DELHI: India's ace pacer Mohammed Shami, who recently finished as the leading wicket-taker in the ICC ODI World Cup, shared a compelling video on his Instagram handle early Sunday morning. The footage captured Shami and his team actively involved in rescuing an accident victim on a hilly road near…

The Times of India

Silkyara tunnel collapse | Trapped in the Himalayas

The 41 workers, who were sealed into an under-construction tunnel they were building to ease the journey of pilgrims to Uttarkashi’s Yamunotri shrine in Uttarakhand, remain in its gloomy darkness, with just two pipes as lifelines for food and communication. After almost two weeks, authorities are hopeful that their evacuation…

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No progress since Thursday, drilling to resume shortly: NDMA on Silkyara tunnel rescue ops

NEW DELHI: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) announced on Friday that there has been no advancement in the efforts to drill through the debris at the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand since Thursday to rescue 41 trapped workers.

The Times of India

14 Metres To Freedom: Final Push To Free Indian Tunnel Workers

Just a few metres of rock and earth separate Indian rescue teams from 41 workers who have been trapped inside a collapsed road tunnel for nearly two weeks, officials said Friday, saying they were optimistic of success within hours.

International Business Times

Australia proud of professor assisting Silkyara rescue efforts: envoy

Australia proud of Arnold Dix's contribution to rescue 41 workers trapped in Silkyara tunnel, Uttarakhand. High Commissioner Phillip Green commends Dix's efforts.

The Hindu

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Snubbed Yuzvendra Chahal grabs six wickets in Haryana's big win over Uttarakhand

NEW DELHI: Despite Yuzvendra Chahal's potential disappointment over being overlooked by selectors for the T20I series against Australia, the leg-spinner channeled his frustration positively during Haryana's Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign in Ahmedabad.

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Rescuers metres from reaching 41 workers trapped in India tunnel for 11 days

The construction workers became trapped on November 12 after a landslide

Evening Standard

India tunnel rescue: delay hits effort to free 41 workers as digging enters final stretch

Ambulances are on standby in the state of Uttarakhand to take the workers for treatment, as families of trapped describe feeling optimistic

The Guardian - AU

Worker trapped in Slikyara tunnel tells family he is 'Safe and healthy' even as rescue operations continue

As Wednesday marked day 11 of the operation to rescue 41 workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district, the officials are 'hopeful' to rescue the victims at the earliest. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarkashi tunnel rescue | Families hope to find light at the end of the tunnel

Families of trapped workers in Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand hope for their safe return. Rajni Kisku, Bonu Naik and Choudhary Lal are among those waiting anxiously. They are desperate to hear from their loved ones and hope to reunite soon. Families pray for safe return of trapped workers in Silkyara…

The Hindu

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue | TV channels advised to be cautious, sensitive while reporting

Silkyara Rescue Operation: TV channels asked to refrain from sensationalising Uttarakhand rescue ops; ensure operations not disrupted by presence of cameras, reporters, equipment.

The Hindu

Be sensitive in reportage, avoid sensationalising tunnel rescue operations: Centre to TV channels

DEHRADUN: The ministry of information and broadcasting issued an advisory to private television channels on Tuesday regarding their coverage of the ongoing rescue operations at Silkyara in Uttarakhand, where 41 workers have been trapped inside a tunnel for the past 10 days.

The Times of India

Pipeline pushed through rubble, breakthrough at collapsed Uttarakhand tunnel boosts morale

UTTARKASHI: Rescuers achieved a significant breakthrough on Monday by threading a six-inch-wide pipeline through the debris of the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand.

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The Hindu

Uttarakhand govt. to bear travel expenses of relatives of trapped workers

Uttarakhand govt. to bear expenses of relatives of 41 trapped workers at Silkyara tunnel. CM Dhami assures families of rescue soon. Psychiatrists roped in to maintain morale. Rescue ops on war footing since Nov 12 landslide. Part of Char Dham all-weather road project.

The Hindu

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: PM Modi speaks to Dhami on rescue operations, says need to maintain workers' morale

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Pushkar Singh Dhami briefed PM Modi about the rescue operations in detail and said all the trapped workers are safe with oxygen, nutritious food and water being constantly supplied to them.

Newslaundry

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse highlights Himalayan fragility and the need for escape routes

It’s now Day 8 for the 41 workers trapped inside the Barkot-Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi. On November 18, a delegation headed by the prime minister’s former advisor Bhaskar Khulbe reviewed the situation on the ground, even as the government last week promised that “all coordinated efforts” were being made to…

The Times of India

Drilling remains suspended at Silkyara tunnel for yet another day, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reviews rescue operation

UTTARKASHI (UTTARAKHAND): Drilling operations to create an escape passage for the 41 workers trapped at the Silkyara tunnel collapse site were halted on Sunday.

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The Hindu

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse | BRO building road to top of hill to start vertical drilling

Efforts underway to build access road at top of hill for vertical drilling to reach 41 trapped workers. 5-plan strategy devised to rescue them. BRO, Army, PMO, NHIDCL, Forest Dept. assisting in rescue ops. CM Dhami & Union Minister Gadkari review ops.

The Hindu

The power of the rhododendron

Uttarakhand's rhododendron is a symbol of grace, tenacity, and cultural value. Its vivid hues of red, pink, white, and purple are breathtaking, blooming from late March to May. It is an integral part of rituals and mythology, used in regional cuisine and medical treatments. Rising temperatures and changed precipitation patterns…

The Hindu

As losses mount, Rajasthan and M.P. farmers seek action against nilgais, stray cattle

Farmers in MP/Rajasthan demand govt help to control growing nilgai/stray cattle population, which destroys crops. They cite Bihar/Uttarakhand as examples. Farmers incur high costs to secure land, while elephants are a new problem in MP. Govt should lift ban on cattle trade/adopt neutering methods to save farmers.

The Hindu

In five-hour operation, IAF airlifts 27.5 tonnes of critical equipment for Uttarakhand rescue efforts

IAF undertook three missions with C-130 transport aircraft and airlifted 27.5 tonnes of critical rescue equipment into this short airstrip.

The Times of India

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: IAF deploys C-17 to airlift critical equipment from Indore to Dehradun

NEW DELHI: In the ongoing rescue efforts at the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed a C-17 transport aircraft to airlift approximately 22 tonnes of crucial equipment from Indore to Dehradun.

The Hindu

Senior National men’s hockey championship | Punjab gets walkover, Tamil Nadu routs Assam

A whopping 47 goals were scored on the opening day of the Hockey India-13th Senior National men’s hockey championship here on Friday. Punjab received a walkover from Tripura in the first match, Manipur then thumped Madhya Pradesh 7-2, Maharashtra blanked Uttarakhand 22-0, while Tamil Nadu took apart Assam 15-1 in…

Dynamite News

Uttarakhand: Vehicle falls into gorge in Nainital killing 8 people

The vehicle fell into the gorge while trying to save a motorcycle coming from the opposite direction. Read further on Dynamite News:

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