Rescuers dig to reach 40 workers trapped in collapsed road tunnel in north India
1 year, 4 months ago

Rescuers dig to reach 40 workers trapped in collapsed road tunnel in north India

LA Times  

Rescuers are digging to try to reach 40 workers trapped inside a collapsed road tunnel in Uttarakhand state, in northern India. Rescuers dug through dirt and parts of a collapsed road tunnel Monday to reach 40 workers trapped by a landslide at the construction project in northern India. The trapped workers were building part of the Chardham all-weather road, a flagship federal government project connecting various Hindu pilgrimage sites. The number of workers trapped was confirmed Monday by Rajesh Pawar, the project manager at Navyug Construction Co., which is overseeing the construction of the tunnel.

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One More Body Found Inside Collapsed Telangana Tunnel
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1 week ago

One More Body Found Inside Collapsed Telangana Tunnel

ABP News  

In the latest development regarding the search operation to locate persons trapped inside the partially collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel in Telangana, the rescue teams have found another body inside the tunnel, in the early morning hours today. Nagarkurnool, Telangana | SLBC Tunnel operation | Rescue teams have found another body inside the SLBC tunnel, in the early morning …

Rescue teams working in 5 shifts, making holes at identified spots to detect odour in SLBC tunnel
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1 week, 5 days ago

Rescue teams working in 5 shifts, making holes at identified spots to detect odour in SLBC tunnel

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD With the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel rescue operation to trace the remaining seven persons trapped under the debris entering the 27th day on Thursday, the State government has initiated preventive measures against the possibility of rescue teams’ personnel falling ill, by administering them once-a-week dose of medicine. “To prevent the possibility of leptospirosis, a zoonotic disease caused by …

Telangana tunnel collapse | Rescue work continues to trace remaining seven persons trapped under debris
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Telangana tunnel collapse | Rescue work continues to trace remaining seven persons trapped under debris

The Hindu  

The agencies involved in the rescue operation to trace the remaining seven persons trapped under the debris in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel in Nagarkurnool - which collapsed at the bed-rock end, about 14 km inside from the mouth - have divided the area from loco-end point till last 50 meters into three stretches for better output. Clearing slush, …

Telangana tunnel collapse BIG update: Body of one trapped person found after over two weeks
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Telangana tunnel collapse BIG update: Body of one trapped person found after over two weeks

Live Mint  

In a major development, rescue teams on Sunday found body of a trapped person inside collapsed SLBC tunnel in Telangana. On Saturday, Telangana government decided to deploy robots from March 11 for rescue operations and also to take the cadaver dogs again to look for presence of humans. The government has decided to deploy robots to avoid any danger to …

Punjab: Several workers feared trapped as portion of factory collapses in Ludhiana; rescue operation underway
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Punjab: Several workers feared trapped as portion of factory collapses in Ludhiana; rescue operation underway

Live Mint  

At least six workers are feared trapped after a portion of factory collapsed in Punjab's Ludhiana on Saturday evening. Rescue operations are underway,” said Jitendra Jorwal, Deputy Commissioner Ludhiana. Meanwhile, in another development, as part of its ongoing drive against illegal properties owned by drug peddlers, Punjab Police and municipal authorities demolished six structures in Khanna. These properties, built on …

Telangana tunnel collapse: Belt fixed, 800 tonnes of slush being shifted per hour
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Telangana tunnel collapse: Belt fixed, 800 tonnes of slush being shifted per hour

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: In a major boost to the efforts to extricate the eight workers trapped inside the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel that collapsed on February 22, the conveyor belt started functioning again on Tuesday. This will help rescue teams transport around 800 tonnes of slush and debris per hour from the site of the accident to the outside of the …

Rescue Operation Intensifies in Telangana's SLBC Tunnel Collapse
4 weeks 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 …

Workers survive 36 hours buried under India avalanche
4 weeks ago

Workers survive 36 hours buried under India avalanche

CNN  

New Delhi CNN — Dozens of construction workers have been pulled alive from metal containers after they were trapped by a deadly Himalayan avalanche for around 36 hours, according to authorities in northern India. The Indian Army launched a rescue operation after heavy snowfall triggered the avalanche last Friday near a construction site in the village of Mana, Uttarakhand state, …

SLBC tunnel at risk of second collapse: Rescue worker
4 weeks ago

SLBC tunnel at risk of second collapse: Rescue worker

New Indian Express  

NALGONDA: Amid ongoing rescue operations at the SLBC tunnel, Rahul, a worker from Jharkhand involved in relief efforts, has raised concerns about another potential collapse within the next two to three days. Working alongside the National Disaster Response Force and other teams, Rahul highlighted the dangerous conditions inside the tunnel since the collapse occurred. “There is a strong possibility that …

Telangana tunnel rescue day 10 | South Centra Railway team cuts through tunnel boring machine’s collapsed platform accelerating debris removal
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Telangana tunnel rescue day 10 | South Centra Railway team cuts through tunnel boring machine’s collapsed platform accelerating debris removal

The Hindu  

In a major breakthrough, the South Central Railway’s mechanical engineering team has managed to cut the platform of the damaged Tunnel Boring Machine deep inside the collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel late on Sunday night facilitating faster removal of metal debris. Latest updates on rescue work at Telangana SLBC tunnel day 10 It’s been 10 days since a portion …

Telangana tunnel rescue operation: Over 10 days on, rescuers fail to reach breakthrough; No contact with 8 trapped
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Telangana tunnel rescue operation: Over 10 days on, rescuers fail to reach breakthrough; No contact with 8 trapped

Hindustan Times  

Operation to rescue eight workers trapped after the collapse of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool has been going on for over 10 days now, with rescuers having failed to reach a breakthrough yet. NDRF Commandant VVN Prasanna Kumar said on Monday that 12 agencies are working round the clock to reach the trapped workers, adding that …

Telangana Tunnel Collapse: 9 Days of Struggle, Workers Still Trapped – When Will Rescue Succeed?
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Telangana Tunnel Collapse: 9 Days of Struggle, Workers Still Trapped – When Will Rescue Succeed?

ABP News  

The rescue operation inside the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel in Telangana has entered its ninth day, with eight people—six workers and two engineers—still trapped. The tragic collapse has led to a complex and prolonged rescue effort, as massive debris inside the tunnel continues to hinder progress.Since the incident occurred, administration and rescue teams have been working tirelessly to clear …

Telangana tunnel collapse Day 10 Highlights: Govt. exploring option of deploying robots to prevent threat to rescue personnel
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4 weeks, 1 day 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 collapse: Rescue ops enter 10th day, no contact with 8 trapped
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Telangana tunnel collapse: Rescue ops enter 10th day, no contact with 8 trapped

India Today  

Efforts to locate and rescue eight workers trapped inside a partially collapsed tunnel in Telangana entered 10th day with little progress. NDRF Commandant VVN Prasanna Kumar told news agency ANI that around 300 personnel, including members of the NDRF, SDRF, Indian Army, and HYDRA, are involved in the rescue efforts. Rescue teams were inspecting locations identified by scientists from the …

Telangana tunnel op: Location of trapped workers still unknown, says Revanth Reddy
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4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Breaking: Uttarakhand Rescue Operation Continues on 3rd Day, Four Workers Still Trapped in Chamoli Avalanche
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Breaking: Uttarakhand Rescue Operation Continues on 3rd Day, Four Workers Still Trapped in Chamoli Avalanche

ABP News  

The rescue operation in Uttarakhand continues on its third day, following the devastating avalanche in Chamoli. Four workers remain trapped under the snow, while 50 out of the 54 workers who were caught in the avalanche have been rescued. Sadly, four workers lost their lives during treatment, while 46 others are in stable condition. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is …

Telangana tunnel collapse rescue: Silt removal efforts at locations of trapped persons stepped up
Top News
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Telangana tunnel collapse rescue: Silt removal efforts at locations of trapped persons stepped up

The Hindu  

Efforts to remove silt at locations where the trapped persons were detected inside the partially collapsed SLBC tunnel here have been intensified with an increased deployment of personnel and equipment. Follow Telangana tunnel collapse Day 9 LIVE updates "The number of personnel and equipment at the identified locations is being increased," he said adding the process of silt removal and …

Breaking: Rescue Operations Continue in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli After Avalanche, Four Workers Still Missing
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Breaking: Rescue Operations Continue in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli After Avalanche, Four Workers Still Missing

ABP News  

In Uttarakhand's Chamoli, rescue operations continue on the third day following a devastating avalanche. The avalanche hit suddenly, leaving no chance for escape, and the workers were buried under heavy snow. Meanwhile, in Pithoragarh, a separate incident occurred when a landslide caused by heavy snow resulted in the death of a laborer after a pile of rocks and mud struck …

Uttarakhand's Chamoli: Rescue Operation Continues, 4 Workers Still Trapped Under Snow
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Uttarakhand's Chamoli: Rescue Operation Continues, 4 Workers Still Trapped Under Snow

ABP News  

A massive rescue operation is underway in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, where four laborers remain trapped under snow after a recent incident. Multiple agencies, including NDRF, SDRF, and local authorities, are involved in the operation, braving harsh weather conditions to locate the missing workers. The incident occurred due to a sudden snow-related mishap, creating a challenging situation for rescue teams. The …

Telangana SLBC tunnel collapse LIVE: CM Revanth Reddy to visit tunnel collapse site
Top News
4 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Four trapped workers in T’gana tunnel collapse located: Minister
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Four trapped workers in T’gana tunnel collapse located: Minister

Hindustan Times  

Rescue teams located the whereabouts of four of the eight people trapped at the site of a collapsed tunnel in Telangana, state excise minister Jupally Krishna Rao said on Saturday. Rescue operation underway to trace workers trapped inside the partially collapsed Telangana's Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel in Nagarkurnool district of Telangana on Saturday. “The scanning of the debris using …

Location of persons trapped inside SLBC tunnel not known yet: Telangana CM
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Location of persons trapped inside SLBC tunnel not known yet: Telangana CM

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday said the location of eight persons 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 …

Rescuers locate four trapped workers in Srisailam tunnel, efforts continue
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Rescuers locate four trapped workers in Srisailam tunnel, efforts continue

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Stating that ground penetrating radar has helped rescuers zero in on the whereabouts of four of the eight workers trapped in Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel, Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao on Saturday said that they will be brought out by Sunday evening. I believe it will take another two more days to trace and bring out the other …

SLBC tunnel: Ops turn from rescue to recovery
1 month ago

SLBC tunnel: Ops turn from rescue to recovery

Deccan Chronicle  

Domalapenta: All eight workers missing since the collapse in the Srisailam left bank canal tunnel in Nagarkurnool last Saturday are now presumed to be no longer alive. It is quite easy to spot soft materials in the ground penetrating radar report, and the material properties indicate that the ‘anomalies’ found on Friday were the missing workers, a rescue official said. …

Survivors share Uttarakhand avalanche horror: ‘Heard thunder, couldn’t run…second birth'
1 month ago

Survivors share Uttarakhand avalanche horror: ‘Heard thunder, couldn’t run…second birth'

Hindustan Times  

The survivors of the Uttarakhand avalanche shared horrific stories of how tonnes of snow came crashing down on the BRO camp, leaving them buried for hours until rescue workers extricated them. Uttarakhand avalanche: The rescue operation is underway after several labourers got trapped under snow following an avalanche in Mana area of Chamoli district. Gopal Joshi is one of the …

Telangana tunnel collapse: Whereabouts of 4 persons located, says state minister Krishna Rao
1 month ago

Telangana tunnel collapse: Whereabouts of 4 persons located, says state minister Krishna Rao

Live Mint  

In a significant progress in the rescue operation of eight workers trapped in Telangana tunnel collapse, the whereabouts of the four persons has been located. 6 Key points about the rescue operation – Krishna Rao, who attended a meeting with officials involved in the rescue operation along with Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy, said there was lot of progress …

Telangana tunnel collapse: Whereabouts of 4 trapped workers located, says minister
1 month ago

Telangana tunnel collapse: Whereabouts of 4 trapped workers located, says minister

Hindustan Times  

Telangana minister Jupally Krishna Rao confirmed on Saturday that the authorities have located the whereabouts of four of the eight workers who have been trapped in a collapsed tunnel of the SLBC project. Telangana tunnel collapse: Rescue ops involve experts from 11 agencies The rescue operation, which has involved the coordinated efforts of 11 specialized agencies, has been a complex …

Telangana SLBC tunnel rescue: ‘Whereabouts’ of four trapped persons located, says state minister Krishna Rao
1 month ago

Telangana SLBC tunnel rescue: ‘Whereabouts’ of four trapped persons located, 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. Krishna Rao, who attended a meeting with officials involved in the rescue operation along with Irrigation Minister N Uttam …

At least four dead as massive avalanche hits Himalayan construction workers
Top News
1 month ago

At least four dead as massive avalanche hits Himalayan construction workers

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 At least four people were …

Uttarakhand avalanche: 4 workers killed, 46 rescued; search on for 5 amid bad weather
1 month ago

Uttarakhand avalanche: 4 workers killed, 46 rescued; search on for 5 amid bad weather

Hindustan Times  

At least four workers died after they were trapped under an avalanche in the high-altitude village of Mana in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel carry out rescue operations for BRO workers who got trapped under snow following the avalanche that struck on Feb 28, near Mana in Chamoli on Saturday. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police and Indian Army personnel …

Telangana tunnel collapse: Rescuers cut boring machine to reach trapped workers | Top updates
1 month ago

Telangana tunnel collapse: Rescuers cut boring machine to reach trapped workers | Top updates

Hindustan Times  

Over 500 rescuers are working on a war footing to locate the eight workers trapped inside the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool, which partially collapsed on February 22. Rescue operation underway to trace workers trapped inside the partially collapsed Telangana's Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel, in Nagarkurnool, Telangana, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. Rescue teams are currently cutting …

Telangana tunnel collapse: Rescue teams focus on areas zeroed in on by NGRI GPR unit but ambulances line up Domalapenta
1 month ago

Telangana tunnel collapse: Rescue teams focus on areas zeroed in on by NGRI GPR unit but ambulances line up Domalapenta

The Hindu  

Rescue teams are now scouting the areas zeroed in on by the NGRI’s Ground Probing Radar, which have found an anomaly on the surface inside the collapsed SLBC tunnel in Domalapenta in Nagarkurnool district on Saturday. However, the arrangements being made at the tunnel site such lining up ambulances and instructions issued to a team of forensic experts from Hyderabad …

Uttarakhand avalanche: 14 more BRO workers rescued, 8 remain trapped | Top updates
1 month ago

Uttarakhand avalanche: 14 more BRO workers rescued, 8 remain trapped | Top updates

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand avalanche: Search teams have rescued 14 more labourers, while eight remain trapped under an avalanche in the high-altitude village of Mana in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, news agency PTI reported, citing officials on Saturday. An Indian Army team carries out rescue operations to bring out the trapped construction workers near Mana Pass in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand on Friday. Correcting …

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

Breaking News: Rescue Operations Continue as 22 Workers Remain Trapped in Mana Village | ABP NEWS
1 month ago

Breaking News: Rescue Operations Continue as 22 Workers Remain Trapped in Mana Village | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

A glacier broke in the Mana village of Chamoli, Uttarakhand, trapping 55 laborers. The rescue operation to save the remaining laborers will resume today, with Uttarakhand's Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expected to visit the ground zero. Three high-altitude rescue teams have been deployed, and the state government has requested the Indian Air Force to send helicopters for evacuation. The …

Uttarakhand avalanche: Four of 50 rescued workers die, search on for missing 4
1 month ago

Uttarakhand avalanche: Four of 50 rescued workers die, search on for missing 4

India Today  

A day after an avalanche struck a high-altitude Border Roads Organisation camp near Mana village in Uttarakhand's Badrinath, the Indian Army on Saturday confirmed that at least four rescued labourers have succumbed to their injuries while others continue to receive treatment at an Army hospital. The Indian Army and the rescue operation teams are racing against time to save the …

Telangana tunnel collapse: 4 trapped men located, survival chance '1%'
1 month ago

Telangana tunnel collapse: 4 trapped men located, survival chance '1%'

India Today  

The rescue operations to pull out the eight people trapped inside the partially collapsed SLBC tunnel here for a week saw a breakthrough on Saturday with the whereabouts of four of them being located, though a Telangana minister put the chances of their survival at "one per cent." State Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao, who attended a meeting with officials …

Telangana tunnel collapse: Whereabouts of four trapped persons located, says minister
1 month ago

Telangana tunnel collapse: Whereabouts of four trapped persons located, says minister

New Indian Express  

In a breakthrough in the week-long tunnel collapse rescue operation in Telangana, the whereabouts of four of the eight trapped workers have been located, state Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao said on Saturday. After attending a meeting with officials alongside Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy, Krishna Rao said significant progress had been made in the past two days. "In …

At least 25 workers are trapped by an avalanche in northern India
1 month ago

At least 25 workers are trapped by an avalanche in northern India

Associated Press  

LUCKNOW, India — An avalanche swept away a large construction crew working on a highway near India’s mountainous border with Tibet on Friday, injuring at least three workers and leaving 25 of them trapped, officials said. The incident took place near the Mana Pass in northern Uttarakhand state, and 57 construction workers were initially buried under snow. Senior police officer …

Telangana tunnel collapse: South Central Railway joins rescue teams with metal cutters
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1 month ago

Telangana tunnel collapse: South Central Railway joins rescue teams with metal cutters

Deccan Chronicle  

Nagarkurnool, Feb. 28: South Central Railway has joined the rescue teams that are engaged in locating the eight persons who remain trapped in the partially collapsed SLBC tunnel for the past six days, with necessary equipment, a senior official said on Friday. Railways has the expertise in cutting heavy metals using equipment such as plasma cutter and Brocho cutting machine, …

Telangana tunnel collapse: 200 personnel sent in teams to rescue trapped workers
Top News
1 month ago

Telangana tunnel collapse: 200 personnel sent in teams to rescue trapped workers

India Today  

The South Central Railway joined the rescue efforts to locate eight workers trapped in the collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel in Telangana for the past six days. The Nagarkurnool District Collector requested their assistance to clear iron and steel debris blocking the tunnel, and the SCR responded by deploying two teams of metal-cutting experts. Our team will work through …

More rescuers join search for trapped workers in India’s tunnel collapse
1 month ago

More rescuers join search for trapped workers in India’s tunnel collapse

Al Jazeera  

Boring machines, high-grade shutters, and debris removal machinery were brought to the location to assist rescuers. Operations have continued for the seventh day to rescue several workers who remained trapped in a partially collapsed tunnel in southern India. More heavy equipment has been deployed to hasten the search as India’s South Central Railway announced on Friday that its rescue team …

Workers In Telangana Tunnel Project Leaving Site? Here's What Official Said As Rescue Continues On Day 6
1 month ago

Workers In Telangana Tunnel Project Leaving Site? Here's What Official Said As Rescue Continues On Day 6

ABP News  

The rescue work is underway to save eight people trapped for over five days in a collapsed SLBC tunnel in Nagarkurnool district in Telangana. Telangana Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy said the rescue and relief work is in full swing, and the operation would be complete in two days. A senior government official said 800 people are working on the …

Telangana tunnel rescue day 6: Rescue teams find debris completely plugged last 50 metres of SLBC tunnel
1 month ago

Telangana tunnel rescue day 6: Rescue teams find debris completely plugged last 50 metres of SLBC tunnel

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD The rescue teams taking part in the exercise to trace the eight persons trapped about 14 km inside the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel in Nagarkurnool district of Telangana have succeeded in reaching the last 50 metres from the spot of collapse on Thursday. Since the infrared cameras could not trace the trapped persons in the debris in the …

Telangana tunnel rescue: Full-fledged operation to locate missing workers in two days, says Uttam
1 month ago

Telangana tunnel rescue: Full-fledged operation to locate missing workers in two days, says Uttam

The Hindu  

Rescue operation to trace the eight persons missing after a portion of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel collapsed last week hinges on the recommendations of the high-level team of Border Roads Organisation to completely dewater and start de-silting operations simultaneously. Telangana Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy revealed that the rescue operation at the SLBC tunnel in Domalpenta of …

Telangana tunnel collapse: Rescue ops intensified by removing obstacles to reach trapped persons
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1 month ago

Telangana tunnel collapse: Rescue ops intensified by removing obstacles to reach trapped persons

New Indian Express  

NAGARKURNOOL: The teams engaged in rescuing eight persons who remain trapped in a partially collapsed SLBC tunnel have begun cutting the part of the Tunnel Boring Machine and other obstacles that are preventing them from going to the spot where they can search for the individuals. Nagarkurnool Superintendent of Police Vaibhav Gaikwad said the damaged part of the conveyor belt …

Telangana tunnel collapse: Rescue operations in final stages but hurdles remain
1 month ago

Telangana tunnel collapse: Rescue operations in final stages but hurdles remain

India Today  

Rescue teams were working tirelessly to reach eight workers trapped in the collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel. The operation which is now in its fifth day, involving MARCOS Naval Commandos, Border Roads Organisation, National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force, the Army, Navy, and expert rat miners, faced multiple challenges due to debris and water accumulation. Telangana Irrigation …

Telangana tunnel rescue operations: BRO experts for way forward in rescuing eight people trapped in SLBC tunnel
1 month ago

Telangana tunnel rescue operations: BRO experts for way forward in rescuing eight people trapped in SLBC tunnel

The Hindu  

Telangana Government as a last resort has sought the help of Border Roads Organisation top officials, who have expertise in tunnel works, to find a way out in tracing the eight personnel trapped inside the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel - a part of which collapsed on Saturday. With as many as 11 agencies - involved in the rescue operations …

Telangana tunnel collapse: Rescuers managed to reach tunnel end, could not find anything last night
1 month ago

Telangana tunnel collapse: Rescuers managed to reach tunnel end, could not find anything last night

The Hindu  

In a significant development, a team of experts engaged in rescuing the eight persons who have remained trapped for the past five days in the partially collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel, were able to reach the end of the tunnel and return, a senior police official said on Wednesday “A 20 member team comprising NDRF, SDRF and rat miners …

‘Accidents Happen In Difficult Works’: Jaypee Founder On Srisailam Tunnel Collapse
1 month ago

‘Accidents Happen In Difficult Works’: Jaypee Founder On Srisailam Tunnel Collapse

ABP News  

Jaiprakash Gaur, Founder Chairman of Jaypee Group, the contracting firm of Srisailam Left Bank Canal project that suffered partial collapse trapping eight persons, on Wednesday said accidents may happen during difficult works. Speaking to reporters at the accident site after meeting Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, the nonagenarian said he had seen six to seven accidents during his professional career. The …

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