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

  Explainers | November 28, 2023 18:12 IST

  A collapse on November 12 led to the crisis, sparking theories of a landslide or construction-related blast. Despite controversies surrounding potential safety lapses, the rescue operation is nearing success, prompting a closer examination of project safety measures and environmental considerations.

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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.

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  Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: PM Modi speaks to CM Dhami after evacuation of 41 workers

  India | November 29, 2023 0:00 IST

  Uttarkashi tunnel updates: The rescue workers on Tuesday drilled through the 60-metre stretch of the rubble of the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in which 41 workers have been trapped for the last 16 days. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke to workers who were rescued.

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

  India | November 27, 2023 18:26 IST

  Adani Group released a statement condemning the reports linking the Uttarkashi collapse tunnel project with the conglomerate. The business group said it has no link with the project directly or indirectly

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  Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Rat-hole miners begin manual drilling under army supervision

  India | November 28, 2023 0:07 IST

  Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: The rescue operation entered day 16 on Monday morning. Rescuers began drilling into the hill above the Silkyara-Barkot tunnel on Sunday, boring nearly 20 metres on the first day of adopting the new approach to reach 41 workers who are trapped inside the debris.

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

  India | November 27, 2023 0:03 IST

  The vertical approach was one of the five options on which preparatory work had begun some days back, as anxiety mounted over the fate of the trapped men. Notably, Rescue workers have to drill down 86 metres to reach the tunnel.

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  Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Rescue operation may take more time, manual drilling likely from today

  India | November 26, 2023 0:25 IST

  Earlier, the auger drilling machine hit a metal girder in the evening, a little after drilling was resumed after officials resolved a technical snag. The 25-tonne machine restarted on Friday evening and drilling resumed.

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

  India | November 25, 2023 23:51 IST

  The rescue operations to evacuate 41 workers trapped inside the debris of an under-construction tunnel entered day 14 on Saturday. The operations were halted after the auger machine faced another technical glitch last evening.

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  Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: CM Dhami monitors situation from temporary camp office in Matali | VIDEO

  India | November 24, 2023 14:12 IST

  The Uttarakhand Chief Minister has been closely tracking the ongoing efforts to safely evacuate the trapped workers. He is also in regular touch with officers on the spot.

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  Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Board games, playing cards to help stranded workers ease mental stress

  India | November 24, 2023 12:20 IST

  The central as well as Uttarakhand governments are keeping constant communication and making all efforts to keep up the morale of the workers trapped in the tunnel in Uttarkashi.

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  Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Drilling halted again as auger machine faces another technical glitch

  India | November 25, 2023 0:03 IST

  Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Labourers have been trapped inside the collapsed tunnel for the past 12 days. A multi-agency rescue operation including PMO officials are monitoring the progress.

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  Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Locals establish Baba Baukhnag temple at rescue site | Watch

  India | November 23, 2023 19:06 IST

  After establishing Baba Baukhnag temple at the rescue site, locals claimed that with the blessings of the deity, the rescue operations would be successful and all 41 trapped workers would come out safely.

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  Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Drilling platform develops cracks, rescue work on hold again

  India | November 23, 2023 23:57 IST

  Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: The Centre and the state government have been working together for the safe evacuation of the trapped labourers. NDRF personnel also carried oxygen cylinders at Uttarkashi's Silkyara tunnel to assist in the ongoing rescue operation.

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  NHAI to undertake safety audit of all 29 under-construction tunnels across country, says Govt

  India | November 22, 2023 19:43 IST

  The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will undertake safety audit of all 29 under-construction tunnels across the country, the Centre informed on Wednesday.

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  Uttarkashi: Rescue team enters collapsed Uttarakhand tunnel, ambulances wait outside

  India | November 23, 2023 0:25 IST

  Earlier in the day, NHIDCL MD Mahmood Ahmed and Khulbe informed reporters that 39 meters had been drilled through the rubble, allowing the placement of three 800-mm-diameter pipes.

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  Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Drilling done upto 39 metre, workers likely to be rescued by tonight

  India | November 22, 2023 17:10 IST

  Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse Updates: The rescue operation to bring out 41 workers trapped in Uttarkashi entered day 11 today. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami briefed PM Narendra Modi on the progress of the operation.

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  Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Trapped workers get 150 packets of veg pulao, matar-paneer for dinner

  India | November 22, 2023 8:14 IST

  Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: The 150 packets of food items were supplied through a food pipe stuck through the collapsed part of the structure. The rescue operation has entered Day 11 on Wednesday.

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  Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Focus on horizontal drilling to rescue trapped workers, says NDMA

  India | November 21, 2023 17:24 IST

  Earlier today, first images of labourers, who were trapped for more than a week in under construction Silkyara Bend - Barkot tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district, emerged showing all of them safe.