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Avaneesh Mishra is our correspondent in Uttarakhand. Follow his tweets @itsmeavaneesh
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17 days, 57 metres of digging: Uttarakhand tunnel rescue operation, in numbersSubscriber Only
November 28, 2023 14:42 IST
In the final leg of the rescue operations, at least 6 rat-hole miners arrived from Delhi and Jhansi to enter the tunnels and dig manually.
Wed, Nov 29, 2023
Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: 12 metres between freedom and trapped men, rescuers to go rest of way manuallySubscriber Only
November 27, 2023 20:30 IST
So far, the rescue involved drilling through the debris using an auger machine. But with parts of the machine breaking inside the pipes and requiring workers to cut through the metal, rescuers say manually drilling through the rest is the preferred option.
Wed, Nov 29, 2023
What is rat-hole mining, being done to rescue trapped Uttarkashi tunnel workersSubscriber Only
November 27, 2023 17:31 IST
Uttarakhand tunnel rescue ops: With large metal pieces hindering machine drilling, the rescuers went ahead with rat-hole mining. Here is what it means.
Wed, Nov 29, 2023
Uttarkashi tunnel rescue, Day 15: Rescuers plan to manually dig through debris after removing broken drillSubscriber Only
November 26, 2023 21:21 IST
Work also begins on vertical tunnel as another option to reach the 41 trapped workers
Mon, Nov 27, 2023
Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue Operation Highlights: Day after rescue, workers being kept under observation at AIIMS-Rishikesh
November 26, 2023 09:48 IST
Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue Highlights: Uttarakhand CM has announced that Rs 1 lakh will be given to each of the 41 construction workers.
Thu, Nov 30, 2023
Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: What is an auger machine, what went wrong, and what’s next?Subscriber Only
November 26, 2023 08:00 IST
The operation to save 41 men trapped in the Uttarkashi tunnel witnessed a setback on Saturday when the auger joint of the drilling machine broke inside the rescue pipes and blocked the passage.
Wed, Nov 29, 2023
In last leg, tunnel rescue faces setback: Drill breaks, halts operationsSubscriber Only
November 25, 2023 13:06 IST
Now, according to officials, they need to manually cut the auger blades and clear the pipes, which could take a while.
Sun, Nov 26, 2023
Uttarkashi tunnel op, Day 13: Rescuers get past another hurdle on way to trapped 41Subscriber Only
November 24, 2023 19:48 IST
On Thursday, the drilling machine had run into fore-pole pipes that are generally used in the tunnel roof, following which its blades and platform were damaged.
Sat, Nov 25, 2023
So close yet so far: Obstructions put off Uttarkashi tunnel rescue by some hoursSubscriber Only
November 23, 2023 19:01 IST
On Thursday, officials involved in the rescue operation confirmed that a day earlier, an auger machine that has been drilling through the debris hit a mesh of lattice girders, which broke some parts of the machine.
Fri, Nov 24, 2023
Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse Highlights: Rescue op to resume in ‘next 24 to 36 hours’, focus on vertical drilling to bring out trapped workers, says NDMA
November 23, 2023 08:57 IST
Uttarkashi Tunnel Accident Rescue Operation Highlights (Nov 25): Meanwhile, addressing a press conference outside the tunnel, CM Dhami said the auger machine’s blades were stuck inside the rubble and that a plasma cutter was needed to remove it.
Sun, Nov 26, 2023
Uttarkashi rescue: A look back at the 15 days since the collapse first took placeSubscriber Only
November 23, 2023 07:26 IST
As the operation to rescue 41 workers trapped in Uttarkashi gains pace once more, we recap
Mon, Nov 27, 2023
As rescue op gathers pace, NDRF steps in to clear last-minute hurdleSubscriber Only
November 23, 2023 04:09 IST
The scenes capped a day of significant progress in the rescue operation that has seen its share of ups and downs. On Wednesday, rescuers managed to drill through roughly 45 metres of the debris behind which the men are trapped, inching ever so close to their ultimate goal. Roughly 50-55 metres of debris is blocking the tunnel.
Thu, Nov 23, 2023
Day 11: Breakthrough imminent in Uttarakhand tunnel rescue op as pace of drilling picks upSubscriber Only
November 22, 2023 20:09 IST
While rescuers had started working on five operations simultaneously to rescue the men, the one on the Silkyara end is the most promising.
Wed, Nov 22, 2023
Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: What are the 5 plans to get the men out?Subscriber Only
November 21, 2023 10:12 IST
On Monday, the "first breakthrough" of the evacuation efforts was achieved when a six-inch pipe to supply essential commodities successfully reached the workers.
Wed, Nov 22, 2023
‘Don’t worry, we’ll reach you soon’: Visual contact made with trapped men, officials spell out rescue timelineSubscriber Only
November 21, 2023 09:04 IST
A 2-minute, 23-second video released by the administration shows the camera reaching the other end of the pipe at 3.45 am Tuesday, and a rescuer asking the men peeking into the pipe if they are okay.
Wed, Nov 22, 2023
Regular walks, yoga, talking to relatives: How the 41 men are coping inside Uttarkashi tunnelSubscriber Only
November 21, 2023 04:15 IST
So far, the workers had been surviving on a diet of puffed rice, chana, and dry fruits. But with a 6-inch supply pipe reaching them through the debris on Monday, the administration is planning to diversify their food supply with bananas, apple slices, dalia and khichdi.
Tue, Nov 21, 2023
Uttarkashi tunnel rescue, Day 9: Small victory but big challenge remainsSubscriber Only
November 20, 2023 19:28 IST
The pipe is 53 meters in length and preparations are being made to supply food to the trapped workers, officials said.
Tue, Nov 21, 2023
Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse Highlights: 12 more metres of rubble to drill through to reach trapped men inside Uttarkashi tunnel
November 20, 2023 09:45 IST
Uttarkashi Tunnel Accident Rescue Operation Highlights: Drilling with the American auger machine resumed at the Silkyara end overnight to prepare an escape passage for the 41 workers trapped inside for 11 days.
Thu, Nov 23, 2023
Week after tunnel collapse, new 5-point plan in place to rescue trapped workersSubscriber Only
November 19, 2023 21:28 IST
Visiting Gadkari says trapped workers safe and in good spirits, rescue in 2-3 days if ‘machine works properly’
Mon, Nov 20, 2023
In Dehradun, a slice of AfghanistanSubscriber Only
November 19, 2023 07:17 IST
The city’s aromatic Dehraduni Basmati rice and the majestic Kabul House – now at the centre of an eviction drive – remain key signposts in the city, a living testament to its deep-rooted history and ties with Afghanistan.
Sun, Nov 19, 2023
Uttarakhand tunnel rescue Day 7: Plan C put in motion, experts explore possibility of digging another tunnel to reach workersSubscriber Only
November 18, 2023 19:04 IST
The options are being explored after a high-capacity machine flown in from Delhi failed to drill beyond the 22-metre mark. The workers have been trapped behind more than 50 metres of rubble since 5.30 am Sunday.
Sun, Nov 19, 2023
Day 6: Uttarakhand tunnel rescue hits minor snag, rescuers work on a fixSubscriber Only
November 17, 2023 18:21 IST
The American-made “horizontal dry drilling equipment with an auger” had to stop since, beyond a point, it started getting lifted off the ground when it tried to drill further.
Sat, Nov 18, 2023
Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse Highlights: Five-point rescue plan chalked out to rescue 41 workers trapped for over a week
November 17, 2023 08:35 IST
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse Highlights: Meanwhile, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that if the two auger machines deployed at present work properly, the trapped workers can be rescued in about in two to two and a half days.
Mon, Nov 20, 2023
Slowly and steadily, rescuers inch closer to men trapped in Uttarkashi tunnelSubscriber Only
November 16, 2023 19:30 IST
On Wednesday, a bigger, American-made ‘horizontal dry drilling equipment with auger’ was requisitioned from Delhi. The plan remained the same – of using the trenchless technique to create a small but stable passage for the workers.
Fri, Nov 17, 2023
Workers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel complain of headache, nauseaSubscriber Only
November 15, 2023 23:07 IST
General physician communicates with laborers via a pipe; medicines and dry fruits being sent in
Thu, Nov 16, 2023Journalism of Courage
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