Modi dials Revanth, Assures Support for Tunnel Rescue Ops
1 month ago

Modi dials Revanth, Assures Support for Tunnel Rescue Ops

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over the phone on Saturday evening and inquired about the mishap at the SLBC tunnel and the ongoing rescue operations. The Prime Minister assured Revanth Reddy that the National Disaster Response Force would be deployed immediately and pledged support from the Centre to assist the state government in its relief efforts. Uttam Kumar Reddy briefed the Chief Minister on the accident, the condition of the trapped workers and rescue operations at the site. To accelerate relief efforts, the Chief Minister ordered the Narayanpet district collector, superintendent of police, fire services department, HYDRAA, and irrigation department officials to reach the accident site immediately and initiate necessary measures.

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Rescue Operation Intensifies in Telangana's SLBC Tunnel Collapse
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Rescue Operation Intensifies in Telangana's SLBC Tunnel Collapse

Deccan Chronicle  

Nagarkurnool: The rescue operation inside the partially collapsed SLBC tunnel was underway at a rapid pace on the 11th day of the accident on Tuesday and officials are confident that the damaged conveyor belt would be operational during the day.There was no breakthrough in the efforts to locate the eight trapped persons and rescuers are working in three shifts every …

Telangana tunnel collapse Day 10 Highlights: Govt. exploring option of deploying robots to prevent threat to rescue personnel
Top News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Telangana tunnel collapse Day 10 Highlights: Govt. exploring option of deploying robots to prevent threat to rescue personnel

The Hindu  

This live blog has been closed The Telangana government is exploring the option of deploying robots in the rescue operation to prevent any threat to the rescue personnel, officials said on Monday. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy visited the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel site on Sunday to assess the ongoing rescue operation as eight workers continue to be trapped …

Telangana tunnel op: Location of trapped workers still unknown, says Revanth Reddy
Top News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Telangana tunnel op: Location of trapped workers still unknown, says Revanth Reddy

India Today  

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday said the location of eight people trapped inside the partially collapsed tunnel of the SLBC project is not known yet exactly and that the government is making efforts to expedite the rescue operation. Reddy, who spoke to reporters after visiting the accident site in Nagarkurnool district, said the rescue operation would gain …

Jagga Reddy accuses Opposition of mud-slinging against Revanth govt.
3 weeks ago

Jagga Reddy accuses Opposition of mud-slinging against Revanth govt.

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD TPCC working president T Jagga Reddy has slammed BRS and BJP leaders for ‘politicising’ the SLBC tunnel mishap, accusing them of trying to discredit the Congress government led by CM A. Revanth Reddy. The Congress government resumed the SLBC project to provide potable drinking water to the people of Nalgonda district, who have been struggling with fluorosis for decades, …

CM Revanth to visit SLBC tunnel collapse site
3 weeks ago

CM Revanth to visit SLBC tunnel collapse site

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will visit the tunnel site on Sunday evening and hold a review meeting with officials on the rescue operation, official sources said. Tunnel collapse: Silt removal efforts at locations of trapped persons stepped up Efforts to remove silt at locations where the trapped persons were detected inside the partially collapsed SLBC tunnel here have …

Telangana SLBC tunnel collapse LIVE: CM Revanth Reddy to visit tunnel collapse site
Top News
3 weeks ago

Telangana SLBC tunnel collapse LIVE: CM Revanth Reddy to visit tunnel collapse site

The Hindu  

In a breakthrough in the tunnel collapse rescue operation in Telangana that has been going on for a week, the whereabouts of four of the total eight persons trapped has been located, state Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao said on Saturday. Krishna Rao, who attended a meeting with officials involved in the rescue operation along with Irrigation Minister N Uttam …

Telangana SLBC tunnel rescue day 8 highlights: Trapped labourers would be extricated by March 2 evening, says state Minister Krishna Rao
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Telangana SLBC tunnel rescue day 8 highlights: Trapped labourers would be extricated by March 2 evening, says state Minister Krishna Rao

The Hindu  

In a breakthrough in the tunnel collapse rescue operation in Telangana that has been going on for a week, the whereabouts of four of the total eight persons trapped has been located, state Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao said on Saturday. However, the arrangements being made at the tunnel site such lining up ambulances and instructions issued to a team …

Rescue teams reach Telangana tunnel's endpoint but find no trace of trapped workers
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Rescue teams reach Telangana tunnel's endpoint but find no trace of trapped workers

India Today  

Rescue teams working to save eight trapped workers in the collapsed SLBC tunnel in Telangana managed to reach the tunnel’s endpoint and return, marking a significant development in the ongoing operation, a senior police official said on Wednesday. Most complex tunnel rescue operation Telangana Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy described this as one of the most complex tunnel rescue operations …

Minister says breakthrough in Telangana tunnel rescue soon, sparks renewed hope
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Minister says breakthrough in Telangana tunnel rescue soon, sparks renewed hope

India Today  

The rescue operation to save eight workers trapped inside the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel has been intensified, with elite MARCOS Naval Commandos and the Border Roads Organisation joining the mission. Telangana Irrigation & Civil Supplies Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy said that the government had ramped up efforts by deploying national agencies and advanced technology to ensure a swift and …

Telangana tunnel collapse: SLBC tunnel rescue operation getting complex, says Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Telangana tunnel collapse: SLBC tunnel rescue operation getting complex, says Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy

The Hindu  

The rescue operation to trace the 8 persons trapped 14 km inside the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel is getting complex every day with new challenges being thrown by the rapidly changing conditions inside and posing risk to the rescue personnel too, Minister for Irrigation N. Uttam Kumar Reddy said. Telangana tunnel collapse rescue LIVE updates - February 26, 2025 …

SLBC Tunnel Collapse: Experts warn of rescue risks as trapped workers await help
3 weeks, 5 days ago

SLBC Tunnel Collapse: Experts warn of rescue risks as trapped workers await help

Deccan Chronicle  

Nagarkurnool: As there is a continuous flow of silt and water in the partially collapsed SLBC tunnel where eight people have been trapped for over three days, experts warned that the lives of the rescue teams could also be in danger if they attempt to venture inside, Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy said on Tuesday. Addressing media persons, Reddy cited …

Telangana Tunnel Collapse: U'khand Rat Miners Called To Rescue 8 Trapped Workers As Survival Chances ‘Very Remote’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Telangana Tunnel Collapse: U'khand Rat Miners Called To Rescue 8 Trapped Workers As Survival Chances ‘Very Remote’

ABP News  

Eight people were trapped after a section of a tunnel collapsed on Saturday at the Srisailam Left Bank Canal project in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool district, about 150 km from Hyderabad. He added that a team of rat miners, known for their successful rescue of workers from the Silkyara Bend-Barkot tunnel in Uttarakhand in 2023, has joined the operation to help extricate …

Rescue team yet to contact workers trapped in Telangana tunnel
1 month ago

Rescue team yet to contact workers trapped in Telangana tunnel

The Hindu  

Rescue teams could not achieve a breakthrough till late on Sunday evening in tracking eight persons trapped for over 30 hours in an under-construction tunnel in Nagarkurnool district of Telangana. “Currently, seven projects worth a total budget of $750 million are being implemented by USAID in partnership with Government of India,” as per the Finance Ministry annual report for 2023-24. …

Despite hardships, SLBC tunnel rescue efforts on in full swing, says Minister Uttam Reddy
1 month ago

Despite hardships, SLBC tunnel rescue efforts on in full swing, says Minister Uttam Reddy

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD The Telangana government is making all-out efforts to rescue the eight workers trapped inside the collapsed portion of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal project tunnel in Nagarkurnool district by the joint rescue teams comprising, Army, NDRF, SDRF, Singareni Collieries, NHIDCL personnel with the help of experts who handled the Silkyara tunnel collapse in Uttarakhand. Minister for Irrigation N. Uttam …

Telangana tunnel collapse LIVE updates: Silted muck making progress of rescue operation difficult
Top News
1 month ago

Telangana tunnel collapse LIVE updates: Silted muck making progress of rescue operation difficult

The Hindu  

Rescuers have inched closer to the eight persons trapped inside the Srisailam Left Bank Canal project tunnel following its roof collapse 24 hours ago, with operations underway to extricate them, officials said on Sunday. However, there is no breakthrough even in contacting or communicating with the trapped persons till Sunday morning. A joint rescue team formed with about 300 members …

Breaking News: PM Modi Assures Telangana CM Revanth Reddy of Full Support in Tunnel Rescue Operation
1 month ago

Breaking News: PM Modi Assures Telangana CM Revanth Reddy of Full Support in Tunnel Rescue Operation

ABP News  

A part of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel project in Nagarkurnool, Telangana, collapsed recently, trapping several workers inside. Rescue operations are underway, with teams from the National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force working tirelessly to extricate the trapped individuals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has personally spoken to Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, assuring all possible assistance …

Breaking News: Eight Workers Trapped After SLBC Tunnel Collapses in Nagarkurnool, Telangana | ABP NEWS
1 month ago

Breaking News: Eight Workers Trapped After SLBC Tunnel Collapses in Nagarkurnool, Telangana | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

A tragic incident occurred in Nagarkurnool, Telangana, when a section of the tunnel collapsed, trapping eight workers inside. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reassured the Telangana government of full support and urged swift action to expedite the rescue efforts. The National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force teams, with 120 and 145 personnel deployed from Hyderabad, are working tirelessly …

Telangana: Eight workers trapped as under-construction SLBC tunnel collapses in Nagarkur; PM Modi dials CM Revanth Reddy
1 month ago

Telangana: Eight workers trapped as under-construction SLBC tunnel collapses in Nagarkur; PM Modi dials CM Revanth Reddy

Live Mint  

A section of the roof collapsed in the under-construction stretch of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel in Nagarkurnool district, Telangana, early on Saturday morning, trapping eight workers inside. Following the incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Telangana's Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and discussed the rescue operations at the SLBC tunnel. ANI reported citing inputs from the State Emergency …

Telangana tunnel collapse: 8 trapped behind 200 metres of debris, Army called in
1 month ago

Telangana tunnel collapse: 8 trapped behind 200 metres of debris, Army called in

India Today  

The National Disaster Response Force and the State Disaster Response Force joined rescue operations after the roof of a tunnel in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district collapsed on Saturday as eight workers were still trapped inside it. Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialled Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Saturday and inquired about the incident and the ongoing rescue operations. State-owned Singareni Collieries Company …

KTR, Harish Rao blame Revanth Reddy for SLBC tunnel collapse, demand probe
1 month ago

KTR, Harish Rao blame Revanth Reddy for SLBC tunnel collapse, demand probe

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: BRS working president KT Rama Rao and former minister T Harish Rao held the Congress government and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy responsible for the collapse of the SLBC tunnel. This incident happened even before the Sunkishala retaining wall collapse incident could fade from memory,” Rama Rao said, demanding a high-level probe into the incident. Harish alleged that the …

Telangana tunnel collapse: Rescue teams inch closer to eight trapped workers inside SLBC tunnel
Top News
1 month ago

Telangana tunnel collapse: Rescue teams inch closer to eight trapped workers inside SLBC tunnel

India TV News  

Telangana tunnel collapse: Rescue teams inch closer to eight trapped workers inside SLBC tunnel The collapse occurred just four days after construction work had resumed following a lengthy hiatus. Rescue teams have inched closer to the engineers and workers trapped inside a tunnel after a section of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal project collapsed 24 hours ago, with operations underway …

Telangana tunnel rescue efforts in full swing; Minister Uttam monitors operations
1 month ago

Telangana tunnel rescue efforts in full swing; Minister Uttam monitors operations

New Indian Express  

NAGARKURNOOL: Rescue operations to save eight workers trapped inside the collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel in Nagarkurnool district remain in full swing, with efforts hampered by water inflow and difficult terrain. N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, who is overseeing the rescue, stated that the state government, along with the Army, Navy, National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force, and …

CM Revanth Reddy reviews SLBC tunnel rescue as PM Modi assures Centre’s support
1 month ago

CM Revanth Reddy reviews SLBC tunnel rescue as PM Modi assures Centre’s support

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy, who visited Domalapenta and took stock of the rescue efforts, briefed Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy about the present situation at the tunnel after returning to Hyderabad. PM Modi calls Telangana CM Revanth Reddy HYDERABAD: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday telephoned Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and enquired about the rescue efforts. He …

Telangana tunnel accident: Eight trapped, PM Modi speaks to CM Revanth Reddy; rescue operations underway
1 month ago

Telangana tunnel accident: Eight trapped, PM Modi speaks to CM Revanth Reddy; rescue operations underway

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and discussed the rescue of personnel trapped in the tunnel of Srisailam Left Bank Canal project in the state. Telangana tunnel accident, 8 trapped Eight persons were trapped after a section of a roof in the under-construction stretch of the SLBC project tunnel collapsed, Telangana Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar …

SLBC tunnel collapse: PM Modi speaks to Telangana CM, assures all help in rescue efforts
1 month ago

SLBC tunnel collapse: PM Modi speaks to Telangana CM, assures all help in rescue efforts

India TV News  

SLBC tunnel collapse: PM Modi speaks to Telangana CM, assures all help in rescue efforts Telangana SLBC tunnel collapse: At least eight people are feared trapped after a section of SLBC tunnel collapsed in state's Nagarkurnool district. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy regarding the rescue operation at the SLBC tunnel. CM Revanth Reddy briefed …

PM Modi dials MK Stalin, assures support to Tamil Nadu amid flood crisis
3 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi dials MK Stalin, assures support to Tamil Nadu amid flood crisis

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday, offering assurances of full support to the state in the wake of Cyclone Fengal and the severe flooding caused by heavy rains. In a conversation via phone, Modi enquired about the extent of the damage in Tamil Nadu, particularly in Villupuram, where unprecedented flooding has caused …

PM Modi speaks to workers rescued from Silkyara tunnel, praises their courage and patience
1 year, 3 months ago

PM Modi speaks to workers rescued from Silkyara tunnel, praises their courage and patience

Op India  

Hours after the safe evacuation of 41 trapped workers from the Silkyara tunnel on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the rescued men over the phone. Their names include Viswajit Kumar, Subodh Kumar, Rajendra Bedia, Sukram, Tinku Sardar, Gunodhar, Sameer, Ravindra, Ranjeet, Mahadev, Bhukttu Murmu, Jamra Oraon, Vijay Horo, Ganapati – all from Jharkhand, Gabbar Singh Negi, and Pushkar …

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: PM Modi speaks with CM Dhami; 5 metres of drilling left
1 year, 3 months ago

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: PM Modi speaks with CM Dhami; 5 metres of drilling left

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister spoke with Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on the phone on Tuesday enquiring about the rescue operations at the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi. PM Modi also asked about the entire steps taken for the safety of the trapped workers. The team working to rescue the workers trapped inside the tunnel remain only about 5 metres away with …

PM Modi interacts with workers rescued from Uttarkashi tunnel over phone
1 year, 3 months ago

PM Modi interacts with workers rescued from Uttarkashi tunnel over phone

India TV News  

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to workers who were evacuated from the Uttarkashi tunnel earlier today. Soon after workers were evacuated, PM Modi took to X, earlier Twitter, and wrote, "The success of the rescue operation of our labour brothers in Uttarkashi is making everyone emotional. Image Source : DEVENDRA PARASHAR, INDIA TVPM Modi interacts …

PM Modi speaks to rescued Uttarkashi tunnel workers, asks about their well-being
1 year, 3 months ago

PM Modi speaks to rescued Uttarkashi tunnel workers, asks about their well-being

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on late Tuesday spoke to the workers who were pulled out from Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel after a marathon rescue operation which lasted for 17 days. The Prime Minister spoke to the rescued construction workers over the phone and enquired about their well-being, officials told India Today. All 41 workers were safely evacuated by rescue teams following …

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: PM Modi's principal secretary visits rescue site, interacts with trapped workers
1 year, 3 months ago

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: PM Modi's principal secretary visits rescue site, interacts with trapped workers

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's principal secretary P K Mishra on Monday visited Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel, where 41 labourers have been stranded for the last 15 days, ANI reported. Officials are currently carrying the vertical drilling to rescue the 41 workers in the collapsed section of the Uttarkashi tunnel. The vertical drilling of the hill in Silkyara commenced on Sunday afternoon, …

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: CM Dhami speaks to trapped workers, inquires about their well-being
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: CM Dhami speaks to trapped workers, inquires about their well-being

Firstpost  

Dhami spoke with trapped workers Gabbar Singh Negi and Saba Ahmed, inquiring about their health and updating them on the ongoing rescue efforts Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the Silkyara Tunnel in Uttarkashi, where he prayed to the Baukh Nag Devta for the well-being of the workers currently stuck inside. In an official statement on Thursday, the Chief …

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: PM Modi speaks to Dhami on rescue operations, says need to maintain workers' morale
1 year, 4 months ago

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

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 20 spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami over phone to take stock of the rescue operations being carried out at the Silkyara tunnel to evacuate 41 workers trapped for over a week. The Prime Minister said it is necessary to maintain the morale of the trapped workers, according to a statement issued …

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Swift deployment of officials, coordinated rescue efforts unveiled to save workers
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Swift deployment of officials, coordinated rescue efforts unveiled to save workers

India TV News  

In response to the emergency situation arising from individuals being stranded in the Silkyara Tunnel in Uttarkashi district, various authorities have been deployed for rescue and relief efforts. This decisive action is taken to address the pressing situation in the Silkyara Tunnel and to facilitate the swift and coordinated efforts required for the rescue and relief of the individuals affected. …

6-member inquiry committee to probe Uttarkashi tunnel incident, rescue underway
1 year, 4 months ago

6-member inquiry committee to probe Uttarkashi tunnel incident, rescue underway

India Today  

The rescue operation at the Silkyara-Barkot tunnel site in Uttarkashi continued for the third day on Tuesday. All the 40 people who are trapped inside the tunnel are expected to be rescued by Tuesday evening, SP Arpan Yaduvanshi told news agency ANI. A cemented platform is being prepared for a machine for horizontal drilling to rescue the trapped labourers by …

Take Up Relief and Rehabilitation Ops, Revanth Urges Partymen
1 year, 8 months ago

Take Up Relief and Rehabilitation Ops, Revanth Urges Partymen

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In view of incessant rains that have been lashing the state, TPCC chief and MP A. Revanth Reddy on Friday asked all party leaders and cadre to join rescue operations in their respective locations. Some of our leaders and workers have started providing food, drinking water and other basic amenities to the people," Revanth Reddy said. Senior party leader …

Uttarakhand: What the Modi mission was really about
11 years, 8 months ago

Uttarakhand: What the Modi mission was really about

Firstpost  

When Narendra Modi left Dehradun in Uttarakhand on Sunday for Pathankot to address a public rally, he may not have realised that his extended stay in the state would spark off a high-decibel controversy over the number of stranded Gujaratis reportedly “rescued” from Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand BJP leaders, who had been part of Modi’s mission for three days in Dehradun, narrate …

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