As the trapped workers were safely rescued from the Silkyara tunnel on November 28 evening, their family members and relatives in different parts of the country burst into joy and celebrated the moment like Diwali by bursting crackers. Many relatives, had reached the Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue site a couple of days after the incident and had been camping there since then, were finally reunited with their loved ones. Family members of Manik Talukdar, one of the workers who was rescued from the Uttarkashi tunnel, celebrated and had a conversation with him through video conferencing. Talking to ANI, Son of Manik Talukdar, said, "We are very happy that they came out of the tunnel... For 17 days we were very worried... Now he (Manik Talukdar) is fine." Family members of Ram Sundar from UP’s Shravasti celebrated their joyous moment by bursting crackers and distributing sweets after his successful rescue from the tunnel. Dhanpati, mother of Ram Sundar, a worker rescued from the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi, said, "We are very happy... We celebrated Diwali yesterday evening, the entire village celebrated Diwali happily yesterday."
29 November,2023 12:48 PM IST
Rajouri Encounter: There is a sorrowful atmosphere in Naglia Gaurola, the village of Para Commando Sachin Laur, who was killed in an encounter with terrorists in Rajouri, Jammu on November 23. Following the news of Sachin Laur's sacrifice, the community has fallen silent his sacrifice has saddened everyone in his village. Sachin Laur was the youngest of three siblings. Vivek Laur, Sachin's elder brother, is also in the Navy. Sachin's wedding was scheduled for December 8, and preparations were underway. Sachin’s Father Ramesh Chandra Laur recalls his last conversation with his son where Sachin said, “I’ll be coming back soon there are only two terrorists remaining, we have surrounded the house they're hiding in, as soon as the operation is finished I’ll come back.” Sachin’s Mother Bhagvati Devi said, “We were informed yesterday at 9.00 am. Sachin had last come to meet us during Raksha Bandhan.” Ramesh Chandra Laur further informed that Sachin’s marriage was scheduled on December 08 and all the preparations had been done.
24 November,2023 03:06 PM IST | Mumbai
The rescue operations at the Uttarkashi tunnel collapse site are going on in full swing. On November 21, the first visuals of the trapped workers emerged as an endoscopy camera was sent inside the rubble. The family members of the stranded workers had a ray of hope after the visuals emerged. For the last 10 days, 41 workers have been trapped inside the tunnel. Hot meals were being served to the trapped men through a six-inch pipeline. Vertical drilling machines have arrived at the spot to accelerate the rescue operations. International tunnelling experts were present at the spot and they assured the safety of trapped men. International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association president Arnold Dix, who has been roped in as part of the ongoing rescue efforts at the Uttarkashi tunnel collapse site, on Tuesday said he was absolutely sure that the 41 trapped workers will come home soon.
21 November,2023 04:39 PM IST
Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi visited relief camps in Moirang in ‘violence-hit’ Manipur on June 30. He met with the violence-affected families and inquired about their current situation. Rahul Gandhi also visited the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose INA Head Quarter in Moirang. His 2-day visit is aimed to extend party’s support to the affected people in the violence-hit Manipur. Earlier on May 03, violence gripped Manipur after clashes erupted during a rally organised by the All Tribal Students Union. They were protesting against the demand for the inclusion of Meiteis in the list of Scheduled Tribes (STs).
01 July,2023 10:51 AM IST | Mumbai
Maharashtra minister Subhash Desai has said that the family of the deceased will be given Rs 5 lakh each and people injured will get free treatment. The four-storeyed building collapsed in Kurla's Naik Nagar late on Monday night. The injured have been admitted to Rajawadi Hospital
05 July,2022 11:16 AM IST | Mumbai
Watch partition scholar and oral historian Aanchal Malhotra talk about her new book which records the inherited memories of families, who’ve loved and lost their homelands, and how they continue to carry these stories with them.
15 May,2022 09:29 PM IST | Mumbai
The Kaushal-Kaif family along with the newlyweds Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal stole the limelight as they arrived for a fine dinner on Saturday night. Catch all the lovely moments as the couple walk hand-in-hand with the family in tow.
20 March,2022 01:34 PM IST | Mumbai
Ahead of Vicky Kaushal-Katrina Kaif's wedding, looks like the families of the alleged bride and groom have begun with the wedding preps. The families of the actors have arrived in the city and we can't help but hear wedding bells.
05 December,2021 05:05 PM IST | Mumbai
People continue to visit Sonu Sood for help amid pandemic. The actor was seen addressing the grievances of families. Sonu Sood and his charity foundation have helped thousands since the pandemic began.
13 June,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
The families of two Indian nationals abducted in conflict-ridden Tripoli region of Libya urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to facilitate the return of their kin.
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