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Ashwani Sharma
Ashwani Sharma is a Shimla based journalist and a former correspondent with The Indian Express
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Rescue ops halted as cracks appear in Bilaspur tunnelSubscriber Only
September 23, 2015 01:46 IST
According to sources, the tunnel developed cracks and soil started falling on the workers who were clearing the debris.
Wed, Sep 23, 2015
Himachal tunnel develops fresh cracks, rescue operation suspendedSubscriber Only
September 22, 2015 19:16 IST
Family members of Hriday Ram, who were at the site, also supported the decision to suspend the rescue operation.
Tue, Sep 22, 2015
Himachal tunnel tragedy: Technical review of all tunnels will be done to avert repeat of such incidentSubscriber Only
September 22, 2015 03:19 IST
Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh too said that “it will be ensured that such incidents do not occur in the future”.
Tue, Sep 22, 2015Himachal tunnel tragedy: NHAI to review design of the tunnelSubscriber Only
September 22, 2015 03:16 IST
The collapse happened five months after the tunnel was built in April.
Tue, Sep 22, 2015
Himachal tunnel tragedy- Men who rescued trapped workers: ‘In waist-deep water, the two stood in a corner’Subscriber Only
September 22, 2015 03:09 IST
The tunnel rescue operation was first-of-its-kind mission for the NDRF.
Tue, Sep 22, 2015
Bilaspur tunnel tragedy: 2 of the three trapped workers pulled out alive, search on for thirdSubscriber Only
September 22, 2015 00:15 IST
There is, however, still no information about the third worker who was caught in the collapse.
Tue, Sep 22, 2015Himachal tunnel collapse: Trapped workers likely to be rescued todaySubscriber Only
September 21, 2015 08:40 IST
A portion of the under-construction tunnel of the Kiratpur-Nerchowk-Manali four lane project had caved in eight days ago.
Mon, Sep 21, 2015
Bilaspur Tunnel Collapse: Drilling machine develops snag, another night in tunnel for three trapped workersSubscriber Only
September 21, 2015 03:01 IST
The operation appeared to have reached its final phase on Saturday, with the district administration saying the drilling was complete, and the “countdown” to reaching the workers had begun.
Mon, Sep 21, 2015Bilaspur tunnel collapse: One wants screwdriver, other asks why machine fell silentSubscriber Only
September 21, 2015 02:18 IST
According to site engineers, it is only a matter of hours before the workers are rescued from the tunnel that had collapsed on them on September 12.
Mon, Sep 21, 2015Himachal tunnel collapse: Rains pose new challenge for rescue operationsSubscriber Only
September 20, 2015 11:37 IST
The new challenge for rescue operations at the site is rainfall. The administration, last night, took precautions to create a drain for water inflow and protected the site of drilling.
Sun, Sep 20, 2015Through snags and prayers, week-long rescue op at Himachal tunnel lurches towards endSubscriber Only
September 20, 2015 03:30 IST
The employees were trapped inside tunnel No 4 of Kiratpur-Nerchowk four-lane project near Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh since September 12.
Sun, Sep 20, 2015Himachal tunnel collapse: For worker Hriday Ram’s family, grief is beyond wordsSubscriber Only
September 19, 2015 18:03 IST
A lone bread-earner of a twin family, with two wives and eight children, Hriday Ram had joined the Himalayan Construction Company only a week before the tragedy.
Sat, Sep 19, 2015Himachal tunnel collapse: Drilling resume after snag in rigSubscriber Only
September 19, 2015 11:12 IST
A team of 35 NDRF men is already at standby to enter the tunnel once the engineering personnel gives them a green signal.
Sat, Sep 19, 2015Himachal tunnel collapse: Bigger rig brings fresh hope for trapped menSubscriber Only
September 18, 2015 01:54 IST
A team of nearly two dozen engineers and tunnel experts is working round-the-clock inside the tunnel, trying to push a rescue pipe through the debris.
Fri, Sep 18, 2015
Rescue teams establish contact with workers trapped in Himachal tunnelSubscriber Only
September 17, 2015 11:54 IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, who flew to Bilaspur early on Thursday morning, said efforts were on to establish contact with the third worker, Hriday Ram.
Thu, Sep 17, 2015
CM Virbhadra Singh makes 4-day office mandatory for ministers in ShimlaSubscriber Only
September 17, 2015 08:19 IST
The chief minister did not rule out possibilities of a cabinet reshuffle. There is quite a possibility of a reshuffle in the portfolios of the ministers, he said.
Thu, Sep 17, 2015
Himachal Pradesh: Rescue efforts underway to save workers trapped in under construction tunnelSubscriber Only
September 16, 2015 19:52 IST
The tunnel was being constructed by Himalayan construction company.
Wed, Sep 16, 2015
Three days after mishap, toy trains run to full capacitySubscriber Only
September 15, 2015 00:26 IST
The toy train has a capacity of 122 passengers. Railway officials, however, said most of the foreigners, particularly British citizens, travel in the Himalayan Queen, which reaches Shimla at 5.30 pm.
Tue, Sep 15, 2015
Three workers trapped after under construction tunnel caves in Himachal PradeshSubscriber Only
September 13, 2015 12:38 IST
The tunnel was being built by Himalayan Construction company, which has vast experience in the construction of the tunnels in Himachal Pradesh, Thakur said.
Sun, Sep 13, 2015
Himachal Pradesh: Two killed, 13 injured as Kalka toy train derailsSubscriber Only
September 13, 2015 00:00 IST
The incident reportedly occurred at about 12.55 pm, 10 minutes after the train left the Kalka railway station.
Sun, Sep 13, 2015
Himachal Pardesh Assembly adjourned as scuffle break outSubscriber Only
August 28, 2015 13:43 IST
The Speaker adjourned the House but the BJP members refused to leave and kept raising slogans and trooped in the well of the House .
Fri, Aug 28, 2015Himachal Pradesh: Karan Singh to join Virbhadra’s cabinetSubscriber Only
August 26, 2015 16:21 IST
After keeping him to wait for over two and half years, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh is likely to induct Karan Singh (58) as minister in his cabinet.
Wed, Aug 26, 2015
ED officer’s repatriation: BJP walks outSubscriber Only
August 25, 2015 08:13 IST
The BJP members, including leader of Opposition Prem Kumar Dhumal, were on their feet seeking a discussion. They later staged a walkout .
Tue, Aug 25, 2015
Landslide on Shimla-Kalka National Highway, traffic hitSubscriber Only
August 23, 2015 07:06 IST
Officials said in Shimla that the landslide at Shoghi, a gateway town to Shimla, has brought the movement of traffic to a complete halt.
Sun, Aug 23, 2015Himachal Pradesh seeks repatriation of ED officer investigating CM Virbhadra Singh’s aideSubscriber Only
August 23, 2015 01:00 IST
Negi was investigating a case against Subash Ahluwalia, the CM’s Private Secretary. Negi is posted as Assistant Director in Shimla.
Sun, Aug 23, 2015Journalism of Courage
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