The SDRF team, which is leading the rescue operations at an under-construction tunnel in Uttarkashi, a portion of which collapsed earlier on Sunday, started removing debris from the scene.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday reached the residence of former State Chief Minister Harish Rawat and extended Diwali greetings.
Uttarkashi District Magistrate Abhishek Ruhela on Sunday said that the priority of the administration is to evacuate workers, trapped inside the under-construction tunnel which caved in the previous night, and that the rescue operations are being conducted on war footing.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday called on state Governor Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Gurmit Singh at Raj Bhavan on the occasion of Diwali.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday said that the policies will be simplified to promote investment in the state. He has instructed the officers to work quickly to implement the investment Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) signed so far.
At least 36 workers are feared to be trapped inside an under-construction tunnel that collapsed on the Yamunotri National Highway here in Uttarakhand's Uttarakashi district, officials said on Sunday.
According to officials of Hyderoelecticity Investment and Development Company Limited (HIDCL), which is looking after the construction work of the tunnel, about 36 people are trapped in the tunnel connecting Silkyara to Dandalgaon and efforts are being made to rescue them safely.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday greeted the people of the state on the festival of Diwali, praying to God that the lives of all of you are filled with happiness, prosperity and good fortune, CMO said in a statement.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday visited the Kumhar Mandi area here and met the potters preparing earthen lamps and other items on the occasion of Diwali.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday asserted that the process to implement the Uniform Civil Code will not be delayed after the UCC committee submits its draft.
CM Dhami instructed the officials that work should be done expeditiously for grounding the agreements that have been signed so far in the road shows under the Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday, held a meeting with senior government officials and asked them to accelerate the development works of the state and increase employment generation.