Uttarakhand

Bad Weather To Hamper Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue Operation? Know Here

The rescue team has now adopted the second plan- vertical drilling- of the '3 plan action' to safely evacuate the workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel.

Nov 26, 2023, 23:49 PM IST

Indian Army's Engineer Regiment Joins Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue Operation

An official said that if the American Auger machine is removed from the pipeline by plasma cutters by evening, then the tunnel work can be completed in 15 hours.

Nov 26, 2023, 19:53 PM IST

Silkyara Tunnel Debris Puzzles International Experts As Vertical Drilling Starts

Talking about the lack of escape tunnel, expert Arnold Dix said that escape tunnels are mostly constructed towards the end.

Nov 26, 2023, 13:14 PM IST

Uttarkashi: No Progress For 24 Hours, Protection Umbrella Being Laid Inside Silkyara Tunnel

Official sources have reported that a protective covering is being installed within the Silkyara tunnel, where 41 workers have been trapped for a duration of two weeks. 

Nov 26, 2023, 09:21 AM IST

Wake Up Call? Rajya Sabha MP Writes To PM Modi Over Development Activities In Uttarakhand, Himachal

In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, CPI Rajya Sabha MP Binoy Viswam urged him to ensure that the developmental activities are undertaken keeping in mind the Himalayan ecosystem without harming nature.

Nov 25, 2023, 19:59 PM IST

Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue: Auger Machine Fails, Rescue Team Turns To Manual Tools To Save Trapped Workers

The rescue operation has been hampered as a section of the auger machine broke and became lodged in the tunnel, causing a slowdown in progress.

Nov 25, 2023, 17:28 PM IST

'Coming Home By Christmas...': Tunnel Expert On Rescue Of 41 Trapped Workers In Uttarakhand

The fate of 41 labourers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand for the past 13 days hangs in the balance as the rescue operation faces multiple challenges.

Nov 25, 2023, 13:29 PM IST

Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue Live: Manual Drilling Being Considered As Auger Machine Hits Another Roadblock

Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse: The drilling work at the was stopped again on Friday night, adding to the frustration of the multi-agency rescue team.

Nov 25, 2023, 09:08 AM IST

DNA: How long will it take to rescue trapped workers?

Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue Video: The rescue operation going on in Uttarkashi Tunnel has now reached the final stage. 41 workers can come out of the Silkyara Tunnel at any time...After some interruption, drilling has started once again in the tunnel. The workers will be pulled out through the 800 mm pipe that is being inserted in the debris.

Nov 25, 2023, 02:12 AM IST

Uttarkashi Rescue Operation: NDRF Demonstrates Drill To Evacuate Trapped Workers - Watch

Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse: The rescue operation to free the 41 workers stuck inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi is in its final stages.

Nov 24, 2023, 07:48 AM IST

'These Ops Are Like War': NDMA Asks Not To Assume Timeline For Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue

On November 12, a tunnel section from Silkyara to Barkot collapsed, trapping 41 laborers in the debris.

Nov 23, 2023, 18:52 PM IST

Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue reaches its final stage

Rescue operation of 41 laborers going on in Uttarkashi has reached its final stage. Today, workers can be taken out of the tunnel at any time. Yesterday drilling of 40-45 meters was completed and only about 20 meters of drilling is left. In such a situation, there is every chance of the workers coming out of the tunnel today. It is being told that after the completion of drilling, 3 NDRF personnel will go inside with live support equipment and one by one will send the workers out through the pipe.

Nov 23, 2023, 08:06 AM IST

Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse: 'Rescue Work To Take 12 To 14 Hours More...', Says Top Official

Uttarakashi Tunnel Collapse: The rescue teams are trying to move further by 6 metres from the 45-metre mark that they had reached last night. The drilling work was halted last night due to an iron metal, but it was resolved.

Nov 23, 2023, 07:17 AM IST

Rescue Operation underway in Uttarkashi Tunnel

Rescue operation is going on to save 41 laborers trapped in Silkyara Tunnel of Uttarkashi. The big news of this time on the rescue operation is coming directly from Uttarkashi. 45 meter drilling completed so far in Uttarkashi tunnel.

Nov 22, 2023, 21:10 PM IST

Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse: Rescuers Just 12 Meters Away From Trapped Workers, 45 Meters Drilling Complete

This comes a sigh of relief for 41 construction workers who have been trapped inside the underconstruction tunnel due to landslide debris that blocked the exit on November 12.

Nov 22, 2023, 18:55 PM IST

Know all about Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue on 11th Day

Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue underway for 11th day today. At present, horizontal drilling work is underway right now and progress is being made to insert 800 mm pipe inside the 900 mm pipe. Along with this, it is believed that workers could be taken out of the tunnel in next 24 to 48 hours. Yesterday, a video of laborers trapped in the tunnel was released where all workers were seen safe.

Nov 22, 2023, 11:34 AM IST

Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse Live Updates: Rescuers 'Very Close' To Trapped Workers, Critical Breakthrough Likely

Rescuers on Tuesday packed solid food items such as veg pulao and matar paneer for the workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel. The cooked meal was sent to trapped workers through the 6-inch-wide alternative lifeline pipe that was laid on Monday evening.

Nov 22, 2023, 09:02 AM IST

Silkyara Tunnel: No Timeframe But Rescuers Confident Of Pulling Out Workers Safely

A tunnel-boring machine is currently in operation at the forefront. Additionally, efforts are being made to utilize blasting techniques to widen the tunnel entrance for inserting a micro-boring machine. 

Nov 21, 2023, 18:43 PM IST

'Maa, Please Eat Your Meals On Time': Trapped Worker's Emotional Message To Mother From Silkyara Tunnel

All the 41 trapped workers assembled near the camera and the rescue team asked them to clean the screen of the camera. The supervisor could be heard asking those trapped inside the tunnel to not worry and that they would be evacuated soon. 

Nov 21, 2023, 16:34 PM IST

Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue still underway even after 10th day

Today is the 10th day of rescue operation of tunnel accident in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. Meanwhile, the first picture of the workers trapped in the Silk Yara Tunnel has surfaced. Meanwhile, officials have assured that the workers will be taken out of the tunnel soon.

Nov 21, 2023, 15:28 PM IST