The Latest Breaking News from Silkyara

Like 23 Silkyaras at once, says Aus expert on Nepal's rescue challenge

TRISHULI BAZAAR/DEHRADUN: Australian tunnelling expert Arnold Dix, who became widely known in India for his role in the 2023 Silkyara (Uttarakhand) tunnel rescue, has described the search operation around Nepal's flood-ravaged hydropower projects as being like "23 Silkyaras going on at the same time".

The Times of India · Sep 1

Government to revamp SOPs for tunnel construction to prevent Silkyara-like mishaps

The government said it will revamp the SOPs for tunnel construction after an expert panel found many shortcomings in the under-construction Silkyara tunnel, which collapsed in November last year

The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal scheduled to meet rat miners who led to rescue of Silkyara trapped workers

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is scheduled to meet the resilient rat miners who overcame the final hurdle to rescue the 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel for 17 days. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 1, 2023

Vertical drilling underway to rescue workers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel

Vertical drilling, one of the several chalked-out options to bring out 41 workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi since November 12, finally started on Sunday afternoon. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 26, 2023

Uttarkashi: Protection umbrella being laid inside Silkyara tunnel for rescue team

A protection umbrella is being laid inside the Silkyara tunnel, where 41 workers have been trapped for two weeks, to put up protection for the rescue team. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 26, 2023

Drilling stopped again at Uttarkashi tunnel, 41 workers remain trapped on Day 13

DEHRADUN: Rescue operations at the Silkyara tunnel, where 41 men have been trapped for 12 days, faced another setback on Friday as drilling was halted once again.

The Times of India · Nov 24, 2023

No progress since Thursday, drilling to resume shortly: NDMA on Silkyara tunnel rescue ops

NEW DELHI: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) announced on Friday that there has been no advancement in the efforts to drill through the debris at the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand since Thursday to rescue 41 trapped workers.

The Times of India · Nov 24, 2023

"No metallic obstruction in next 5 metres; rescue op at Silkyara tunnel to resume soon," says Former PMO advisor

There were some obstacles on the mouth of the pipe, which we had to clear after cutting it. This is difficult work; hence it is taking time. Read further on Dynamite News

Dynamite News · Nov 24, 2023

Australia proud of professor assisting Silkyara rescue efforts: envoy

Australia proud of Arnold Dix's contribution to rescue 41 workers trapped in Silkyara tunnel, Uttarakhand. High Commissioner Phillip Green commends Dix's efforts.

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: PM Modi speaks to Dhami on rescue operations, says need to maintain workers' morale

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Pushkar Singh Dhami briefed PM Modi about the rescue operations in detail and said all the trapped workers are safe with oxygen, nutritious food and water being constantly supplied to them.

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023