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November 15, 2023 13:40 IST
Officials anticipate it should take 10-12 hours to make its way through; another plan ready if this one fails
Thu, Nov 16, 2023November 15, 2023 13:20 IST
Trying to dig a way to the 40 workers trapped for more than three days is not working because falling debris is blocking the path even as it is being cleared. Rescuers will now try a ‘trenchless’ technique, burrowing underground using a ‘horizontal auger machine’ and laying pipes for the workers to crawl through
Thu, Nov 16, 2023November 15, 2023 10:33 IST
Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse Highlights: Col. Deepak Patil, who is heading the rescue efforts indicated that equipment for a possible option 3 is already enroute. "But there are high chances that the current rescue plan will work," he added.
Fri, Nov 17, 2023November 15, 2023 08:00 IST
Uttarakhand resident Maharaj Singh Negi, whose brother Gabbar Singh Negi is trapped inside, arrived at the site late Monday night with his family, including Gabbar’s son Akash.
Wed, Nov 15, 2023November 14, 2023 19:27 IST
The Uttarakhand government has also formed an expert committee under the director, Uttarakhand Landslide Mitigation and Management Center, to study and investigate the causes of the collapse.
Wed, Nov 15, 2023November 14, 2023 07:05 IST
Secretary (Disaster Management) Ranjit Sinha said they have directed National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd and contractors to inform the families of those trapped that the situation was under control and the workers were safe.
Tue, Nov 14, 2023November 13, 2023 20:30 IST
Officials said the men have access to oxygen cylinders, and are being supplied with additional oxygen through a pipe used to supply water. A larger pipe that supplies oxygen had been damaged in the collapse.
Tue, Nov 14, 2023November 13, 2023 08:32 IST
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse Live Updates: The Uttarakhand government, meanwhile, has constituted a six-member expert committee to probe the accident.
Wed, Nov 15, 2023November 12, 2023 12:32 IST
Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse: 40 workers trapped; SDRF Inspector Jagdamba Bijalwan says debris could be blocking anywhere between 25 and 50 metres of the tunnel
Mon, Nov 13, 2023November 10, 2023 14:05 IST
Five robbers allegedly entered the jewellery showroom posing as customers and took the employees hostage at gunpoint.
Fri, Nov 10, 2023November 08, 2023 12:05 IST
A recent report put their number at nearly 10% of the 7,399 students; Congress sees it as proof of the “state of education” in Uttarakhand, BJP says probing
Wed, Nov 08, 2023November 07, 2023 04:38 IST
Rahul visited the Samadhi of Adi Guru Shankaracharya at Kedarnath Monday. Later in the day, he organised a bhandara at Baba Kedarnath temple and served food to devotees.
Tue, Nov 07, 2023November 05, 2023 02:59 IST
Two weeks ago, the Dehradun DM court issued orders to vacate Kabul house in 15 days. This follows a 40-year legal battle between district authorities and the residents. This week, authorities started vacating the residents and sealing up the houses.
Sun, Nov 05, 2023October 28, 2023 04:33 IST
In the notice, the CBI said that in pursuance of the order dated July 17 passed by the Special Judge, Anti-Corruption (CBI), Dehradun, Rawat is directed to appear at its New Delhi office on November 6 to give his voice samples.
Sat, Oct 28, 2023October 25, 2023 17:57 IST
The alleged scam came to light in July this year after the Dehradun District Magistrate established a committee to investigate some of the registries.
Wed, Oct 25, 2023October 16, 2023 16:30 IST
BJP govt withdrew the new liquor policy provision on Oct 11 after Congress threatened to hold protests against it during PM Modi's Oct 12 Pithoragarh visit
Mon, Oct 16, 2023October 13, 2023 04:00 IST
PM lays foundation for multiple projects worth Rs 4,200 crore in Uttarakhand
Fri, Oct 13, 2023October 12, 2023 12:36 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for several projects and inaugurate schemes worth Rs 4,200 crore in the hill state.
Thu, Oct 12, 2023October 11, 2023 22:49 IST
The state government had a provision to issue licences for maintaining mini-bars with an annual licence fee of Rs 12,000 and certain conditions.
Wed, Oct 11, 2023October 10, 2023 04:06 IST
The madrasa owner denied the allegations and said they were providing good education and living conditions to the children, but some of them might have lodged complaints.
Tue, Oct 10, 2023October 08, 2023 04:06 IST
Speaking at the 49th All India Police Science Congress (AIPSC) in Dehradun, Shah said the Modi government plans to take India to the top in every field by the time India celebrates 100 years of Independence.
Sun, Oct 08, 2023October 08, 2023 02:37 IST
Amit Shah said the six themes selected for discussion during the AIPSC covers all issues on law and order as well as internal and border security
Sun, Oct 08, 2023October 07, 2023 17:58 IST
No alcohol use on dry days, to keep underage away
Sun, Oct 08, 2023October 07, 2023 13:54 IST
In the 70-member House, the number of women contestants has hovered around 7-9% mark; those who get tickets mostly come in via the family door
Sat, Oct 07, 2023October 04, 2023 23:49 IST
The flagship agreement involves a Rs 15,000 crore commitment from JSW Neo Energy for two pumped storage projects in Almora, aiming to generate employment, and contribute to the state’s development.
Thu, Oct 05, 2023