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  Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Govt initiates five-option action plan for rescue of trapped workers

  India | November 19, 2023 21:44 IST

  The Silkyara Tunnel, part of the ambitious Char Dham all-weather road project, collapsed around 5:30 am last Sunday. The rescue operation faced a setback when an auger machine developed a snag on Friday, leading to a temporary suspension.

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  Uttarakhand tragedy: Centre rushing more helicopters

  India | June 20, 2013 17:27 IST

  New Delhi, Jun 20 :  Government has decided to deploy more helicopters in Uttarakhand to rescue over 60,000 people still trapped in the rain-ravaged hill state and expedite relief operations.Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said so