Wed, Nov 29, 2023
In an exclusive conversation with ANI, two workers who were trapped in the Silkyara Tunnel talk about their 17-day-long experience trapped in the tunnel. The workers had a sigh of relief after the anxiety-filled initial 24 hours. Vishwajeet Kumar Verma and Subodh Kumar Verma expressed their gratitude to the rescuers and the government as well.
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In a Major success, all the 41 trapped workers were rescued from the collapsed Silkyara tunnel on November 28. All of the workers were successfully rescued on the 17th day of the Silkyara tunnel collapse. As soon as the 41 trapped workers were rescued, they were greeted by officials present at the spot. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami and Union Minister VK Singh were also present at ground zero. Encouraged by the successful rescue operation, the rescue teams raised slogans of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'. One of the rescued workers gave a thumbs-up the moment he came out of the rescue pipe.
Emotional scenes erupted across India as news of the successful rescue of 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand reached their families. Families burst into joy, bursting crackers and distributing sweets to express their relief and happiness. Watch this video to witness the heartwarming moments of celebration and reunion.
Fri, Nov 24, 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday dialed Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and took stock of the rescue operation to evacuate workers trapped in the partially collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi.
Rescue operations at Uttarkashi tunnel collapse site entered Day 13, with trapped workers deemed safe and in good spirits. The mission is already in its final stage with merely a few metres separating rescuers and trapped workers. Former advisor to PMO informed that there will likely be no metallic obstruction for the next 5 meters.
Thu, Nov 23, 2023
On the Uttarkashi tunnel collapse rescue mission, Former Advisor to the Prime Minister’s Office, Bhaskar Khulbe on November 23 shared that one of the main hindrances, the presence of steel rods along the path of the rescue pipes have now been removed.
Wed, Nov 22, 2023
Basukinath Temple was built at the main entrance of the tunnel to pray for the stranded victims in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi on November 22. Notably, a portion of an under-construction tunnel in Silkyara tunnel collapsed on November 12.
Tue, Nov 21, 2023
The rescue teams at the Uttarkashi collapsed tunnel site tried to establish contact with the trapped workers. In a major development, the first video of the workers trapped inside the tunnel has finally emerged. The video was captured by an Endoscopy Camera which was sent inside the rubble. Six-inch pipeline was used to send food items to the stranded workers. On November 20, the trapped workers finally had a hot meal after nine days. Rescuers were filling khichdi in cylindrical bottles which were sent to the workers.
Mon, Nov 20, 2023
The rescue operation at the under-construction tunnel between Silkyara and Dandalgaon to save 41 trapped workers which collapsed on November 12 has entered its ninth day. Heavy machines arrived at Silkyara tunnel on November 20 to facilitate the ongoing rescue operation to bring out the trapped workers. A part of the under-construction Silkyara tunnel collapsed in Uttarkashi on November 12.
Sun, Nov 19, 2023
The rescue teams in Uttarakhand are battling against time to evacuate 40 trapped workers at Silkyara tunnel, Uttarkashi. The rescue operation to save trapped workers at Silkyara tunnel continues for the seventh day. The construction workers have been trapped in debris for more than 170 hours, which has raised serious concerns about their health and well-being.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari arrived at Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi to conduct an on-site inspection of the ongoing relief and rescue work on November 19. They were accompanied by Uttarakhand Chief Secretary SS Sandhu at Silkyara.
Fri, Nov 17, 2023
Efforts are in full swing as rescue operation at the Uttarkashi Tunnel collapse site entered Day 6 on November 17. Rescue teams and agencies have intensified their bid to rescue the 40 trapped workers at the earliest.
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