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Between hope and despair: Reporting on Silkyara tunnel rescue

Reporting on tragedies can often be draining and depressing, but this time we were thrilled that a long and difficult assignment had ended on a happy note and that the workers and their families were finally united.

The Hindu

Silkyara tunnel construction to restart as soon as the debris is cleared: NHIDCL

Construction on the tunnel will restart as soon as the 60 metres of debris can be cleared.

The Hindu

Rocky reminder: On the Silkyara tunnel rescue

The scale and fervour of the rescue mission casts an unfavourable spotlight on the Char Dham highway project and on the unsafe working environments of those expected to build such infrastructure

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The unsung heroes of Silkyara tunnel rescue

Silkyara tunnel rescue: Scores of contractual workers hired by the BRO had toiled tirelessly and away from the limelight, for the success of the operation.

The Hindu

Citing PTI, newspapers and media houses publish AI-generated image of tunnel rescue

The big news last night was the successful rescue of the 41 workers stuck in Uttarakhand’s Silkyara tunnel, 17 days after they got trapped. The nightly return of the workers made headlines across media outlets and made it to the front pages of almost every newspaper in the country.

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Licked water dripping from rocks, ate ‘muri’ to survive: Jharkhand worker rescued from Silkyara tunnel

Ranchi's Anil Bediya, one of 41 labourers rescued from collapsed Uttarakashi tunnel after 17 days, survived by eating 'muri' and licking water from rocks. Three from his village were trapped, and his family survived on neighbours' food.

The Hindu

Uttarkashi Rescue Operation Health Nodal Officer says all 41 workers are healthy

After screening and a health checkup at Chiniyalisaur Community Health Centre, 41 workers who were successfully rescued from the Silkyara Tunnel are healthy. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: Stalin expresses relief, lauds rescue teams

Relief after successful rescue of 41 workers in Uttarakhand tunnel. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expresses gratitude to brave rescue teams and miners. Wishes strength and resilience to workers and families. #UttarakhandTunnelRescue #SilkyaraTunnelRescue.

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Silkyara tunnel rescue operation keeps homestays, hotels in Uttarkashi busy

Hotels/homestays near Silkyara tunnel site hosting officials from multiple agencies for rescue op. Top State/govt officials staying at Anantam Residency in Bramhkhal. 10 villages in Uttarkashi district providing accommodation to rescue teams. ONGC officers staying at Monal Hotel.

The Hindu

Silkyara tunnel rescue | After swinging between hope and despair, relatives of workers breathe easy

Relatives of 41 workers trapped in Silkyara tunnel for over two weeks rejoice as they are rescued. Romen Narajari, Krishna Patelz, Chaudhary, and Rajni Tundu all express relief, vowing never to let their loved ones work in Silkyara again.

The Hindu

Indian rescuers free all 41 workers trapped in a mountain tunnel for over 2 weeks

The workers had been trapped in the collapsed tunnel in the north of India since Nov. 15. Rescuers have drilled their way through debris to reach them.

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A touchstone of risk: On the rescue efforts in the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi

Extra precautions must be in place while carving through mountains

The Hindu

Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue: No GPR survey at site, manual drilling on; 41 workers still underground

The Ground Penetrating team who came to conduct a survey at the rescue site of the Silkyara tunnel, informed that there were no heavy objects up to 5 metres in the rescue tunnel on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarkshi Tunnel Rescue: Rat hole mining to be employed to remove debris through manual drilling

In an effort to step up the rescue operations in Uttarkashi, a rat hole mining technique will be used for manual drilling to remove the debris inside the pipe on the 16th day of continued rescue efforts in Silkyara tunnel. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Silkyara tunnel collapse | On Day 15, rescuers set a 100-hour vertical drilling target

Rescuers have begun vertical drilling to reach the 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel. Teams have set a target of drilling 86m in 100 hrs. Indian Army has stepped in to help. Rainfall predicted in the area may complicate the operation. Horizontal drilling from another point has moved 10m…

The Times of India

Operation to rescue 41 workers trapped in Silkyara tunnel may take long time: NDMA

NEW DELHI: Efforts to rescue the 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel are encountering prolonged challenges, as the horizontal drilling using an auger machine faces repeated setbacks.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Israel releases 39 Palestinians while Hamas frees 24 hostages, drilling snags hold up Silkyara tunnel rescue, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 25, 2023

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Silkyara tunnel collapse | Trapped in the Himalayas

The 41 workers, who were sealed into an under-construction tunnel they were building to ease the journey of pilgrims to Uttarkashi’s Yamunotri shrine in Uttarakhand, remain in its gloomy darkness, with just two pipes as lifelines for food and communication. After almost two weeks, authorities are hopeful that their evacuation…

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Drilling snags hold up Silkyara tunnel rescue

Rescue teams struggle to reach 41 trapped workers in Silkyara tunnel; progress made on alternative rescue efforts. Teams fix snags in drilling machine, use radar to scan debris ahead. CM visits site, briefs PM Modi.

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Priyanka Gandhi prays for trapped workers safety in Uttarkashi tunnel; Urges Govt for compensation to them

'We pray to God that all the labour brothers come out as soon as possible and reach their homes in good health. The prayers of the entire country are with them....' Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue: "I hope we will be able to rescue the workers soon" says NDRF DG Atul Karwal

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Director General Atul Karwal reached the Silkyara Tunnel collapse site. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Worker trapped in Slikyara tunnel tells family he is 'Safe and healthy' even as rescue operations continue

As Wednesday marked day 11 of the operation to rescue 41 workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district, the officials are 'hopeful' to rescue the victims at the earliest. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarkashi: Location for vertical drilling identified to evacuate 41 trapped labourers

Location has been identified for vertical drilling to bring out 41 workers trapped inside Silkyara Tunnel, 11 days after the underconstruction structure collapsed. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse | Workers in Silkyara tunnel closer to freedom

Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse: The location has been identified for vertical drilling to bring out 41 workers trapped inside Silkyara Tunnel, 11 days after the under-construction structure collapsed

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Uttarkashi tunnel rescue | TV channels advised to be cautious, sensitive while reporting

Silkyara Rescue Operation: TV channels asked to refrain from sensationalising Uttarakhand rescue ops; ensure operations not disrupted by presence of cameras, reporters, equipment.

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