The Latest Breaking News from Uttarakhand

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…

Just a few metres of rock and earth separate Indian rescue teams from 41 workers who have been trapped inside a collapsed road tunnel for nearly two weeks, officials said Friday, saying they were optimistic of success within hours.

Families of trapped workers in Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand hope for their safe return. Rajni Kisku, Bonu Naik and Choudhary Lal are among those waiting anxiously. They are desperate to hear from their loved ones and hope to reunite soon. Families pray for safe return of trapped workers in Silkyara…

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

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.

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.

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…

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.

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…