The Latest Breaking News from Uttarakhand

Rescuers metres from reaching 41 workers trapped in India tunnel for 11 days

The construction workers became trapped on November 12 after a landslide

Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2023

India tunnel rescue: delay hits effort to free 41 workers as digging enters final stretch

Ambulances are on standby in the state of Uttarakhand to take the workers for treatment, as families of trapped describe feeling optimistic

The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2023

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:

Dynamite News · Nov 22, 2023

Uttarakhand govt. to bear travel expenses of relatives of trapped workers

Uttarakhand govt. to bear expenses of relatives of 41 trapped workers at Silkyara tunnel. CM Dhami assures families of rescue soon. Psychiatrists roped in to maintain morale. Rescue ops on war footing since Nov 12 landslide. Part of Char Dham all-weather road project.

The Hindu · Nov 20, 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

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse highlights Himalayan fragility and the need for escape routes

It’s now Day 8 for the 41 workers trapped inside the Barkot-Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi. On November 18, a delegation headed by the prime minister’s former advisor Bhaskar Khulbe reviewed the situation on the ground, even as the government last week promised that “all coordinated efforts” were being made to…

Newslaundry · Nov 20, 2023

Drilling remains suspended at Silkyara tunnel for yet another day, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reviews rescue operation

UTTARKASHI (UTTARAKHAND): Drilling operations to create an escape passage for the 41 workers trapped at the Silkyara tunnel collapse site were halted on Sunday.

The Times of India · Nov 19, 2023

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse | BRO building road to top of hill to start vertical drilling

Efforts underway to build access road at top of hill for vertical drilling to reach 41 trapped workers. 5-plan strategy devised to rescue them. BRO, Army, PMO, NHIDCL, Forest Dept. assisting in rescue ops. CM Dhami & Union Minister Gadkari review ops.

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

The power of the rhododendron

Uttarakhand's rhododendron is a symbol of grace, tenacity, and cultural value. Its vivid hues of red, pink, white, and purple are breathtaking, blooming from late March to May. It is an integral part of rituals and mythology, used in regional cuisine and medical treatments. Rising temperatures and changed precipitation patterns…

The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023

As losses mount, Rajasthan and M.P. farmers seek action against nilgais, stray cattle

Farmers in MP/Rajasthan demand govt help to control growing nilgai/stray cattle population, which destroys crops. They cite Bihar/Uttarakhand as examples. Farmers incur high costs to secure land, while elephants are a new problem in MP. Govt should lift ban on cattle trade/adopt neutering methods to save farmers.

The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023