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  Caught on camera: Scary visuals of landslide on National Highway in Uttarakhand

  India | July 10, 2024 17:17 IST

  "Over 28 roads, including six border roads and 21 village roads, have been closed following rain in Pithoragarh district. Efforts are underway to open the roads but the continuing rain is a hindrance," the district's Disaster Management Officer BS Mahar said.

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  Jammu and Kashmir: BRO achieves milestone, breaks through 2.79-km Sungal tunnel 'Golden Arc Road'

  Jammu and Kashmir | May 15, 2024 22:51 IST

  Breakthrough blast culminates the excavation of this 2.79 Km long tunnel that on completion will obviate travel through hill sections, thereby reducing time and distance considerably to Rajaouri and Poonch.

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  DDA demolition drive leaves hero of Uttarakhand tunnel rescue homeless

  Delhi | February 29, 2024 9:56 IST

  A demolition drive in Khajoori Khas, led by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), destroyed Wakeel Hassan's home, a hero celebrated for rescuing 41 workers trapped in Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel. Hassan expressed frustration over the loss, citing neglect from authorities.

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  Chhattisgarh security forces uncover Naxal tunnel in Dantewada amidst escalating tensions | WATCH

  chhattisgarh | January 31, 2024 18:09 IST

  Dantewada: The uncovering of the tunnel and the subsequent events underscored the complex and challenging nature of counterinsurgency operations in Naxal-affected regions. The security forces continued to adapt their strategies to counter the evolving tactics employed by the Naxalites.

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  Centre sanctions over Rs 1,300 crore for vital Aizawl Bypass Tunnel in Mizoram

  Mizoram | January 10, 2024 20:51 IST

  The primary objectives encompass mitigating congestion within Aizawl city on NH-6, circumventing heavily built-up areas, reducing traffic congestion, and enhancing road safety within capital city limits.

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  Israeli military discovers 4 km tunnel in Gaza, wide enough for cars to pass through I VIDEO

  World | December 19, 2023 9:48 IST

  The Israeli military said that it stretches for more than four kilometres, links up with a sprawling tunnel network across Gaza and is wide enough for cars to pass through.

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  'Two nations are in his debt': Australian PM lauds Arnold Dix's efforts in Uttarkashi tunnel rescue

  World | December 08, 2023 17:40 IST

  All 41 workers trapped in Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel were rescued on November 28, ending an ordeal that stretched almost 17 days. International tunneling expert Arnold Dix inspected the site and worked with other teams to rescue the trapped workers.

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  Odisha CM announces Rs 2 lakh each compensation for four workers rescued from Uttarakhand tunnel

  India | December 01, 2023 22:17 IST

  Five Odisha workers were among the 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel on the Brahmakhal-Yamunotri national highway in Uttarakhand for 17 days before being rescued on November 28.

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  Uttarakhand CM Dhami dances at 'Igas Bagwal' event with families of rescued workers | WATCH

  India | November 29, 2023 22:57 IST

  The rescue workers pulled out all the 41 labourers trapped in the tunnel in a multi-agency operation that hovered between hope and despair for almost 17 days on Tuesday. Union minister V K Singh and Dhami welcomed the workers as National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel brought them out.

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

  India | November 29, 2023 15:51 IST

  Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: There is a festival-like situation at the residences of all those who were rescued after 17 days from the collapsed tunnel in Uttarkashi. People from all quarters are praising their resilience and striving to survive.

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  Uttarakhand CM Dhami meets rescued workers, hands over Rs 1 lakh relief cheques to them | WATCH

  India | November 29, 2023 12:32 IST

  The Uttarakhand Chief Minister had announced financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh each to all the 41 workers rescued from the tunnel. He had also said that the government would bear the expenses of hospital treatment.

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  'No tunnel is too difficult to emerge from...': Anand Mahindra hails rescuers of Uttarkashi tunnel

  Trending | November 29, 2023 10:00 IST

  The rescue efforts had started on November 12 when a portion of the under-construction tunnel on Uttarakhand's Char Dham route collapsed following a landslide, cutting off the exit for the workers inside.

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

  India | November 29, 2023 8:32 IST

  Following the successful completion of the rescue operations at Silkyara tunnel, family members of workers burst into joy and celebrated the moment like Diwali by bursting crackers.

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  Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: List of all 41 workers evacuated after 17-day ordeal

  India | November 29, 2023 0:14 IST

  After the rescue operation came to an end, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Union minister V K Singh went straight to a temple of local deity Baba Baukhnag to express their gratitude for his blessings.

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  'Rat-hole mining illegal', Uttarkashi tunnel rescue official asked to respond, his reply

  India | November 28, 2023 23:20 IST

  Rat-hole mining experts break through the last stretch of the rubble. The manual miners played a big role in the rescue operation. International experts were consulted regarding the shortest route for the workers to come out, said Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami.

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  Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: Locals shout 'Modi hai to mumkin hai' slogans after successful evacuation

  India | November 28, 2023 23:23 IST

  People, who have been waiting for days, for the success of the daunting rescue operation that lasted 17 days, started sloganeering the moment workers started coming out from the collapsed tunnel.

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

  India | November 28, 2023 22:16 IST

  The workers were trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi for the past 17 days. A multi-agency mission was launched to rescue them.

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

  India | November 29, 2023 0:05 IST

  The joint efforts of NDRF, SDRF, BRO, NHIDCL, and ITBP, employing the rat-hole mining technique, led to the breakthrough in the 60-meter stretch of rubble. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed gratitude for the rescue teams' tireless work and the prayers of millions.

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  Uttarkashi: First visuals of trapped workers rescued from collapsed Silkyara tunnel | Watch

  India | November 28, 2023 21:09 IST

  The evacuation of the trapped workers inside the Silkyara tunnel started after a long wait of 17 days as a multi-agency rescue operation faced several challenges in creating an escape route after the under-construction tunnel in Uttarkashi collapsed on November 12 following a landslide.

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

  India | November 28, 2023 17:43 IST

  Rescue workers drilled through the 60-metre stretch of rubble of the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in which 41 workers were trapped for the last 16 days, officials said.