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"Will review all tunnels in Uttarakhand to avoid such situations": CM Dham
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
After the successful rescue of 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara Tunnel since November 12, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that in the coming time, the government will also review all the tunnels in Uttarakhand to avoid such situations.
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"So thankful": Virender Sehwag expresses happiness over safe rescue of 41
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Former India opener Virender Sehwag expressed his happiness after all 41 trapped workers were evacuated successfully from the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand.
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Great news for nation as all 41 Shramik brothers trapped in Uttarkashi tun
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Moments after the input received that all the 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi had been evacuated, Union Home Minister Amit Shah termed it "great news for the nation" as they were rescued "safe and sound" and said the nation salutes their grit in facing such a challeng
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Border Road Organization: Silent force behind Silkiyara Tunnel rescue oper
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
As a much-awaited moment has been achieved by rescuing 41 workers trapped in the Silkiyara Tunnel since 12 November, it is an opportune moment to speak about a silent and resilient force, the Border Roads Organization behind these rescue operations.
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"Example of humanity and teamwork...": PM Modi after 41 workers rescued fr
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised the bravery and determination of rescuers involved in the Silkyara tunnel operation, saying that they have given new life to the labourers, who were trapped in the tunnel for the last 16 days, adding that the mission has set an "example of h
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Uttarkashi: First worker evacuated from Silkyara tunnel; rescue operation
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
After 17 days of the marathon operation, the first worker out of 41 workers has been evacuated from the Silkyara tunnel and efforts to bring out the remaining trapped workers are underway.
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Uttarakhand: CM Dhami launches book on how PM Modi brought about 'paradigm
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday unveiled a book, which provides an exclusive and comprehensive insight into how Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought about a 'paradigm shift' with regard to disaster management in the country.
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"Will take 3-4 hrs to evacuate workers from Silkyara tunnel...": NDMA offi
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
National Disaster Management Authority Member, Lt General (Rtd) Syed Ata Hasnain on Tuesday said that the entire operation to evacuate workers from the Silkyara tunnel will take 3-4 hours adding that they are not in a "hurry."
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"Near breakthrough; 2 metres drilling still left": NDMA official on Uttark
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
National Disaster Management Authority Member, Lt General (Rtd) Syed Ata Hasnain on Tuesday said that the rescue workers, who have been tirelessly working day and night to rescue the 41 trapped workers for the last 17 days, were near a breakthrough, "but not quite there".
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Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: Pipe laying work completed, evacuation soon say
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the pipe laying work inside the Silkyara tunnel where the efforts to bring out 41 trapped workers is underway has been completed.
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Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: Focus on manual drilling, results expected by e
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Amid high anticipation of an early evacuation of the trapped labourers in Silkyara tunnel, Micro tunnelling expert Chris Cooper said that the vertical drilling works have been stopped and they are focusing on manual drilling which is progressing on a swift pace.
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Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: PM Modi speaks to CM Dhami, takes stock of the
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
With operations to safely evacuate 41 trapped labourers out of the Silkyara tunnel underway, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took stock of the ongoing rescue and relief efforts from Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami via call on Tuesday.
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