Uttarkashi tunnel collapse Day 17 updates | Tunnel ordeal ends, all 41 trapped workers rescued
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse Day 17 updates | Tunnel ordeal ends, all 41 trapped workers rescued

The Hindu  

November 28, 2023 20:44 Timeline of the disaster and the rescue operation at Silkyara November 12: The labourers get trapped as portions of the Silkyara-Dandalgaon under-construction tunnel on the Brahmkhal-Yamunotri highway collapse following a landslide at around 5.30 am on the day of Diwali. November 14: Steel pipes of 800- and 900-millimetre diameter are brought to the tunnel site to be inserted through the rubble with the help of an auger machine for horizontal digging. November 19: Drilling remains suspended while Union Minister Nitin Gadkari who reviews the rescue operation says boring horizontally with the huge auger machine appeared to be the best bet. November 22: Horizontal drilling of 800 mm diameter steel pipes reaches about 45 metres with only 12 metres remaining of the around 57-metre debris stretch. November 25: The blades of the auger machine drilling through the rubble are stuck in the debris, forcing officials to consider switching to options that could drag on the rescue by several days, even weeks.

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Uttarkashi Tunnel Op: There's No Denying That Uttarakhand is in Dire Straits
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarkashi Tunnel Op: There's No Denying That Uttarakhand is in Dire Straits

The Quint  

Overall, it is the constant oversight by the PMO, as well as the zeal of everyone involved to achieve a successful outcome, that led to seamless work coordination and consequent synergy in that multi-dimensional, multi-agency, exemplary rescue operation. Safety Norms Ignored: Ignoring safety norms in both minor and major projects is a regular feature in India – and the price …

Uttarkashi tunnel: 41 workers and 41 stories of true grit and human endurance
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarkashi tunnel: 41 workers and 41 stories of true grit and human endurance

Hindustan Times  

After the 17-day ordeal inside the Silkyara tunnel, the miraculous rescue of 41 miners has left the world with 41 stories of true grit and human endurance. The administration outside also made a lot of arrangements to keep us in a good frame of mind and also supplied ludo, cards and chess inside the tunnel so that we could stay …

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Why it took 17 days for rescuers in India to get to 41 workers trapped in a mountain tunnel
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Why it took 17 days for rescuers in India to get to 41 workers trapped in a mountain tunnel

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Instead, it took 17 days to reach 41 construction …

In Graphics | A day-by-day account of the daring Uttarkashi rescue operation
1 year, 4 months ago

In Graphics | A day-by-day account of the daring Uttarkashi rescue operation

Firstpost  

The intense rescue mission at the Uttarkashi tunnel, which clocked more than 400 hours and was delayed by a series of snags and overshadowed by equal parts hope and despair, ended in success for everyone involved. Here’s how the rescue efforts unfolded After 17 days of intense efforts by numerous agencies, all 41 of the workers who were trapped in …

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse rescue: 10 things to know
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse rescue: 10 things to know

Live Mint  

In Uttarkashi's Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand, a rescue operation safely extracted 41 workers trapped following a landslide on November 12. Overcoming initial obstacles Early in the rescue mission, teams encountered a significant challenge when the blades of the auger machine broke during a critical 60-metre drilling operation. Health protocols After the rescue, the workers underwent thorough health checkups at a …

Uttarkashi tunnel: Families of rescued workers burst into joy, thank govt for successful operation
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarkashi tunnel: Families of rescued workers burst into joy, thank govt for successful operation

India TV News  

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: As the trapped workers were safely rescued from the Silkyara tunnel on Tuesday evening, their family members and relatives in different parts of the country expressed their happiness and thanked the central as well as state governments. Reactions of workers' family members Urmila, the mother of Vishal, one of the rescued workers from the Silkyara tunnel, shared …

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: 'Survived on water seeping from rocks', worker shares story of survival
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: 'Survived on water seeping from rocks', worker shares story of survival

India TV News  

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: The celebrations for the safe rescue of 41 trapped workers from the collapsed Silkyara tunnel of Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand are underway. Licked the water seeping from the rocks: Rescued worker One of the rescued workers - Anil Bedia - said they had initially given up all hopes of survival. He narrated how he tried to survive his initial …

'When debris fell... ': Worker recounts moment when Uttarkashi tunnel collapsed
1 year, 4 months ago

'When debris fell... ': Worker recounts moment when Uttarkashi tunnel collapsed

India Today  

Vishwajeet Kumar Verma, one of the 41 workers who were rescued from the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi, on Wednesday narrated his ordeal. Speaking to news agency ANI, the worker said he, along with the others trapped, were provided food inside the tunnel. Rescue operations reached the breakthrough point on Tuesday after workers pulled out all the 41 workers who …

All 41 workers rescued from collapsed tunnel in India after 17 days
1 year, 4 months ago

All 41 workers rescued from collapsed tunnel in India after 17 days

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery One of the trapped workers …

'Mehnat Rang Layi': Rescuers Rejoice Uttarkashi Evacuation, Watch Moments Of Workers Stepping Out
1 year, 4 months ago

'Mehnat Rang Layi': Rescuers Rejoice Uttarkashi Evacuation, Watch Moments Of Workers Stepping Out

ABP News  

New Delhi: After successfully evacuating all 41 workers, the rescuers on Tuesday expressed their joy and happiness as they managed to free those workers trapped in the Silyara tunnel in Uttarkashi since November 12. #WATCH | Visuals of the successful rescue of all 41 workers who were trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand since November 12. pic.twitter.com/IviyYAx0Me — ANI …

Uttarkashi tunnel: All rescued workers taken for health check-up
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarkashi tunnel: All rescued workers taken for health check-up

Hindustan Times  

As the 17-day-long rescue operation came to an end, all the 41 workers were taken to a 40-bedded health facility at Chinyalisaur, nearly 30 kilometres away from the under-construction tunnel site, where they will undergo a thorough medical examination and will be kept under observation. They were taken to Chinyalisaur immediately after they came out, amid celebrations by locals and …

How the Uttarakhand tunnel rescue operation transpired in 17 days. Here's the timeline
1 year, 4 months ago

How the Uttarakhand tunnel rescue operation transpired in 17 days. Here's the timeline

Hindustan Times  

After an intense 17-day rescue operation, all 41 workers trapped in the partially collapsed Silkyara Tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district were rescued on Tuesday. The first worker emerged from the trapped area at 7.56 pm, followed by the others brought out soon after National Disaster Response Force personnel along with other rescue operatives gather near the face of the collapsed …

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: All 41 trapped workers evacuated safely
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: All 41 trapped workers evacuated safely

Op India  

On the 17th day of the rescue operation, all the 41 trapped workers have been safely evacuated from the Silkyara tunnel. Additionally, Union Minister General VK Singh, former advisor of PMO Bhaskar Khulbe, and former Engineer-In-Chief and BRO DG Lieutenant General Harpal Singh had also entered inside the tunnel to keep the morale of the trapped workers high and ensure …

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: How the rescue of 41 trapped workers unfolded over 17 days
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: How the rescue of 41 trapped workers unfolded over 17 days

Firstpost  

The 41 workers trapped inside the collapsed Silkyara tunnel have finally seen the light of day. A look back at what happened over the past two weeks The ordeal of 41 workers trapped inside the collapsed tunnel in Uttarkashi has finally come to an end on Tuesday as rescue workers successfully cleared the final few metres of debris and laid …

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Rescuers break through debris to reach trapped workers after 17 days
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Rescuers break through debris to reach trapped workers after 17 days

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rescue teams have successfully drilled …

Uttarkashi tunnel: What awaits the 41 trapped workers after rescue?
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarkashi tunnel: What awaits the 41 trapped workers after rescue?

Firstpost  

After a long wait of 17 days, the rescue teams at the collapsed Uttarkashi tunnel site achieved a breakthrough and pulled out the 41 trapped labourers. Soon all the labour brothers will be taken out.” बाबा बौख नाग जी की असीम कृपा, करोड़ों देशवासियों की प्रार्थना एवं रेस्क्यू ऑपरेशन में लगे सभी बचाव दलों के अथक परिश्रम के फलस्वरूप श्रमिकों …

Uttarkashi tunnel: Vertical drill halted; 3-metre manual drilling remains, rescue of 41 workers likely by 5pm
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarkashi tunnel: Vertical drill halted; 3-metre manual drilling remains, rescue of 41 workers likely by 5pm

Hindustan Times  

Rescuers said Tuesday are three metres away from the 41 construction workers who have been trapped inside the collapsed Silkayara tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district over two weeks, raising hopes they may be freed by 5 pm on Tuesday. Rescue operations underway on Day 17 of Uttarkashi rescue mission The authorities said more than 55 metres of manual drilling has …

Uttarkashi: Ambulances ready, road being repaired to rush trapped workers to hospital
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarkashi: Ambulances ready, road being repaired to rush trapped workers to hospital

Deccan Chronicle  

Uttarkashi: With just five metres left to achieve a breakthrough in digging through the rubble of the Silkyara tunnel, preparations got underway on Tuesday to rush the trapped workers to a hospital for immediate medical care following their rescue. Pipes have been inserted up to 52 metres through the rubble at Silkyara tunnel, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said …

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Trapped workers to be brought out soon
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Trapped workers to be brought out soon

Firstpost  

Over 12 rat hole mining experts have been employed in the horizontal excavation efforts who have been working their way through the last 10 or 12-metre stretch of debris of the collapsed portion of the under-construction tunnel on Uttarakhand’s Char Dham route since Monday A major breakthrough has been reached in the Uttarkashi tunnel rescue operation as the pipe-laying work …

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Can 41 trapped workers come out today?
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Can 41 trapped workers come out today?

Live Mint  

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday arrived at Silkyara tunnel where the operation to rescue 41 trapped workers is underway. A skilled team of workers began removing the muck by hand using the rat-hole mining technique on Monday while 800-mm diameter pipes were being pushed through the rubble by an auger machine. Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Here are top …

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse | After 17-day ordeal, trapped workers rescued
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse | After 17-day ordeal, trapped workers rescued

The Hindu  

November 28, 2023 10:21 am | Updated November 29, 2023 06:02 am IST - Uttarkashi In what is being dubbed India’s one of the most challenging and dangerous rescue operations, the 41 workers trapped in the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand were brought out on Tuesday – ending their 17-day ordeal that began on the morning of Deepavali. Uttarkashi tunnel …

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: Good news by this evening? CM Dhami's big update
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: Good news by this evening? CM Dhami's big update

Hindustan Times  

As the rescue operations entered the 17th day in the Silkyara tunnel, rescuers crossed the 50-metre mark and needed to dig through around seven metres of rubble using rat-hole mining techniques to bring out the 41 trapped workers. "Rat miners" stand before they begin manual drilling as rescue operations are in progress after workers got trapped in a collapse of …

First video of manual drilling inside collapsed Uttarkashi tunnel to rescue 41 workers released
1 year, 4 months ago

First video of manual drilling inside collapsed Uttarkashi tunnel to rescue 41 workers released

Hindustan Times  

The first visuals of manual drilling inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi to rescue the 41 trapped workers were released by news agency ANI on Tuesday morning. The first visuals of manual drilling inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi were released by news agency ANI. Micro tunnelling expert Chris Cooper on Tuesday morning said three metres of manual …

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue highlights: ‘Will review all tunnels in state to avoid such cases,’ says CM Dhami
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue highlights: ‘Will review all tunnels in state to avoid such cases,’ says CM Dhami

Hindustan Times  

Nov 28, 2023 9:50 PM IST How the Uttarakhand tunnel rescue operation transpired in 17 days November 12: Following a landslide at the Silkyara-Dandalgaon tunnel on the Brahmkhal-Yamunotri highway in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi, 41 labourers got trapped. November 15: Dissatisfied with the initial drilling machine's performance, the National Handloom Development Corporation Limited requested a more advanced auger machine from Delhi, airlifting …

Uttarakashi tunnel collapse: What went wrong with 41 workers who got trapped inside Sikyara tunnel? EXPLAINED
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarakashi tunnel collapse: What went wrong with 41 workers who got trapped inside Sikyara tunnel? EXPLAINED

India TV News  

In a major development, the 41 workers trapped in the 4.5-kilometer-long Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand for 17 days are on the verge of being rescued. The Char Dham Project and the Silkyara Tunnel The Silkyara tunnel, a key element of the Centre's Char Dham project, aims to provide all-weather connectivity to four prominent Hindu shrines in Uttarakhand: Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, …

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: All 41 workers evacuated after long operation | WATCH
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: All 41 workers evacuated after long operation | WATCH

India TV News  

After 17 days of tireless rescue operations, all 41 workers who were trapped after a portion of the under-construction tunnel in Uttarkashi district caved in a fortnight ago were rescued on Tuesday. The National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force, Border Roads Organisation, project executing agency National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited and Indo-Tibetan Border Police jointly executed …

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: From rat-hole mining to vertical drilling, methods used to rescue 41 workers
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: From rat-hole mining to vertical drilling, methods used to rescue 41 workers

India TV News  

Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse: India's biggest evacuation operation to rescue 41 trapped workers inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand, who have been stuck for the last 16 days, is in the final stage and the evacuation of the stranded labourers is expected to begin very soon. Horizontal drilling approach to reach trapped labourers Horizontal drilling using the American auger machine was …

Worker shows victory sign while being rescued from Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi | See photo
1 year, 4 months ago

Worker shows victory sign while being rescued from Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi | See photo

India TV News  

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: In a major breakthrough, all the 41 workers who were trapped inside the under-construction Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkhand's Uttarkashi were rescued on Tuesday. Labourers rescued from Silkyara tunnel to be kept under medical observation before being sent home," he added. The rescued workers were received by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, MoS General VK Singh, among …

All 41 miners rescued from collapsed tunnel in India’s Uttarakhand
1 year, 4 months ago

All 41 miners rescued from collapsed tunnel in India’s Uttarakhand

Al Jazeera  

Rescuers manage to reach labourers trapped in mountainous area, pull them up through escape pipe. Some rushed toward me and hugged me.” Another rescuer called Vakil said: “We had decided that we would work 24/7 and not leave until we bring all of them out.” I am completely relieved and happy as 41 trapped laborers in the Silkyara Tunnel Collapse …

Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse: 1 Metre Manual Drilling Done; Vertical Boring Likely to Be Completed By Nov 30
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse: 1 Metre Manual Drilling Done; Vertical Boring Likely to Be Completed By Nov 30

News 18  

Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue Live: PM Modi Prays for Safety of Trapped Workers Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday prayed for the safe evacuation of 41 workers trapped in the Uttarakhand tunnel. आज जब हम देवी-देवताओं से प्रार्थना कर रहे हैं, मानवता के कल्याण की बात कर रहे हैं, तो हमें अपनी प्रार्थना में उन श्रमिक भाईयों को भी स्थान देना …

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: Might have a timeline soon, says Syed Ata Hasnain
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: Might have a timeline soon, says Syed Ata Hasnain

Hindustan Times  

Rescue operations at the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi, where 41 workers remain trapped, are going very well and under control, Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain, a member of the National Disaster Management Authority, said at a press briefing in New Delhi on Monday. Commenting on the Silkyara horizontal tunnel drilling method, he remarked, “Stuck auger blades have been removed, enabling …

Adani Group denies link with Uttarakhand tunnel construction firm. Read full statement
1 year, 4 months ago

Adani Group denies link with Uttarakhand tunnel construction firm. Read full statement

Hindustan Times  

The Adani Group on Monday clarified it is not involved in the construction of the collapsed Uttarakhand tunnel, where 41 workers have been trapped for 16 days. Rescue personnel work at the collapsed under construction Silkyara tunnel in the Uttarkashi district of India's Uttarakhand state, on November 27, 2023. Adani Group said it does not own or hold any shares …

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: PM Modi's principal secretary visits rescue site, interacts with trapped workers
1 year, 4 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, …

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Will vertical drilling help in rescuing the 41 labourers?
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Will vertical drilling help in rescuing the 41 labourers?

Firstpost  

Officials at the Uttarkashi tunnel site have opted for the vertical drilling method. After the auger machine brought in from the United States broke on Saturday, authorities at the tunnel site opted for vertical drilling, calling it the second best approach to retrieve the trapped labourers. At the collapsed tunnel site, officials began vertical drilling from the tunnel’s Silkyara-end on …

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse Updates | PM Modi urges to pray for 41 labourers, says Govt. ‘leaving no stone unturned’ to get them out
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse Updates | PM Modi urges to pray for 41 labourers, says Govt. ‘leaving no stone unturned’ to get them out

The Hindu  

The vertical drilling from the top of the hill makes swift progress as 36 metres of drilling work has been completed so far out of the 86 metres needed to reach the 41 trapped workers in the Silkyara tunnel, as per officials. Twelve rat-hole mining experts will be involved in manual drilling and excavation horizontally through the last 10- or …

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: 'Nefarious attempts' being made to link project with us, says Adani Group
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: 'Nefarious attempts' being made to link project with us, says Adani Group

India TV News  

Businessman Gautam Adani's Adani Group on Monday said it has no direct or indirect involvement in the construction of Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel, where 41 workers have been trapped since it collapsed. "It has come to our notice that some elements are making nefarious attempts to link us to the unfortunate collapse of a tunnel in Uttarakhand," an Adani group spokesperson …

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Seven agencies continue work on rescue operations
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Seven agencies continue work on rescue operations

Op India  

Continuing their unwavering commitment to saving lives, the government is actively engaged in ongoing rescue operations at the Silkyara Tunnel in Uttarkashi, where 41 workers remain trapped. Key Updates on Rescue Operations: NHIDCL Lifeline Efforts: Freshly cooked food and fresh fruits are being inserted inside the tunnel at regular intervals using the 2 nd life line service. Horizontal Boring by …

Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue: Indian Army To Help Drill, IAF Airlifts DRDO Equipment | Watch
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue: Indian Army To Help Drill, IAF Airlifts DRDO Equipment | Watch

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue: Indian Army To Help Drill, IAF Airlifts DRDO Equipment | Watch The rescue work to evacuate 41 workers stuck inside the collapsed Silkyara-Barkot under-construction tunnel in Uttarakhand has entered its 15th day today. The Indian Army is set to join the rescue operations to cut out the pieces of the stuck auger. The Indian Air Force too …

Rescue teams set 100-hour vertical drilling target - The Hindu
1 year, 4 months ago

Rescue teams set 100-hour vertical drilling target - The Hindu

The Hindu  

As the trapped workers complete two weeks stuck inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi, rescuers are switching to different options to reach them. “This operation could take a long time,” National Disaster Management Authority member Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain said at his media briefing. At the disaster site, international tunnelling expert Arnold Dix repeated his promise of getting the …

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Vertical drilling begins, rescue shaft enters 20 metres on first day
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Vertical drilling begins, rescue shaft enters 20 metres on first day

India TV News  

"Indian Army will now do manual drilling. Indian Army's Madras Sappers will do manual drilling along with some civilians. The possibilities of vertical drilling are negligible as at this time all 41 people inside the tunnel are comfortable, and are getting food. There are chances that there will be pressure on the tunnel and their pipes will break due to …

'Uttarakashi tunnel operation getting technically complex': NDMA on rescuing trapped workers
1 year, 4 months ago

'Uttarakashi tunnel operation getting technically complex': NDMA on rescuing trapped workers

Firstpost  

NDMA has also informed that advanced machinery is being airlifted by the Indian Air Force to replace the damaged part of the auger machine that broke down earlier today With each passing day, the Uttarakashi tunnel rescue operation to bring the 41 trapped workers home is proving to be difficult due to technical snags. Now, Lt General Syed Ata Hasnain, …

Indian tunnel workers trapped for 14 days to wait even longer as rescuers face yet another snag
1 year, 4 months ago

Indian tunnel workers trapped for 14 days to wait even longer as rescuers face yet another snag

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The 41 Indian workers trapped …

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: Vertical drilling team on standby mode as rescue effort hit hurdles
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: Vertical drilling team on standby mode as rescue effort hit hurdles

Op India  

A team from Sutlej Jal Vidyut Nigam is now on standby mode to initiate vertical drilling from top of the Silkyara-Barkot tunnel to rescue to reach the 41 labourers trapped inside the under-construction tunnel for the past 14 days. #WATCH | Uttarkashi tunnel rescue | Vertical drilling machine at the Silkyara tunnel as the operation to rescue 41 workers trapped …

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue operations resumes on the 14th day
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue operations resumes on the 14th day

Op India  

On Saturday, the ongoing rescue mission aimed at evacuating 41 workers trapped inside the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district entered its fourteenth day. Drilling operations were once again suspended on Friday night due to another malfunction encountered by the auger machine deployed in the Uttarkashi tunned rescue operations. A senior official who is part of the rescue operation …

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse LIVE: Vertical drilling underway, rescuers make 8-metre progress in one and half hours
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse LIVE: Vertical drilling underway, rescuers make 8-metre progress in one and half hours

Live Mint  

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue LIVE: The rescue operation has again stopped at the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district where 41 workers have been trapped for two weeks. ‘86 meters of vertical digging required to reach trapped workers,’ says NDMA Member Uttarkashi tunnel rescue LIVE: NDMA Member Syed Ata Hasnain, on Sunday, said," Our Plan 2 has been currently adopted. Plasma …

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse LIVE: Vertical drilling underway, rescuers make 8-metre progress in one and half hours
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse LIVE: Vertical drilling underway, rescuers make 8-metre progress in one and half hours

Live Mint  

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue LIVE: The rescue operation has again stopped at the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district where 41 workers have been trapped for two weeks. The rescue team who were trying to reach the trapped workers inside the collapsed tunnel stopped drilling on Friday again after their boring machine hit a new metal obstruction in rock debris. Meanwhile, …

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: 'Operation to rescue 41 workers may take long time', says NDMA
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: 'Operation to rescue 41 workers may take long time', says NDMA

India TV News  

As the rescue operations to evacuate 41 workers trapped in Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi district entered the thirteenth day on Friday, it faced yet another setback. The auger drilling machine hit a metal girder in the evening, a little after drilling was resumed after officials resolved a technical snag. An official said the auger drilling machine faced a hurdle, …

Uttarkashi op: Manual drilling to begin tomorrow to free 41 trapped workers
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarkashi op: Manual drilling to begin tomorrow to free 41 trapped workers

India Today  

The Uttarkashi tunnel rescue operation to save 41 trapped workers faced the "biggest hurdle" so far after the American-auger drilling machine hit a metal girder on Friday evening, causing its blades to get damaged. The front part of the machine that will be used to dig into the surface as officials prepare for vertical drilling in Uttarkashi tunnel rescue operation. …

India rescuers hit snags in two-week bid to free 41 tunnel workers
1 year, 4 months ago

India rescuers hit snags in two-week bid to free 41 tunnel workers

Al Jazeera  

Indian rescuers have brought in a new manual digging machine to open a vertical shaft to free 41 workers trapped inside a collapsed road tunnel for two weeks, after efforts through another route hit snags just metres from reaching the men. The men, construction workers from some of India’s poorest states, have been stuck in the 4.5km tunnel being built …

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