Two workers who were trapped in the Silkyara Tunnel talk about their 17-day-long experience trapped in the tunnel following the Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue. The workers had a sigh of relief after the anxiety-filled initial 24 hours. Vishwajeet Kumar Verma and Subodh Kumar Verma expressed their gratitude to the rescuers and the government as well. Rescued worker Vishwajeet Kumar Verma said, "When the debris fell, we knew that we were stuck. For the first 10-15 hours we faced difficulty. But later, a pipe was put in to provide us with rice, dal and dry fruits. Later a mic was installed and I was able to talk to my family members...I am happy now, will celebrate Diwali now." "The first 24 hours were tough but after that food was provided to us through a pipe. Subodh Kumar Verma, another rescued worker said, “I am absolutely fine and in good health now…”.
29 November,2023 12:04 PM IST
In a major victory in the Uttarkashi tunnel rescue operation, the NDRF on Nov 28 rescued all trapped workers from the Silkyara tunnel. The NDRF personnel entered the Silkyara tunnel to rescue the workers on the 17th day of the tunnel collapse. The rescuers entered the tunnel by completing 45-meter pipe drilling to evacuate the workers. The rescued workers were shifted to hospitals for further treatment in 30 ambulances which were on standby at the incident site. The ambulances were fully equipped to provide enhanced medical assistance to patients during transportation. Hours after the safe evacuation of 41 trapped workers from the Silkyara tunnel on November 28, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the rescued men over the phone. Earlier on Nov 12, Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse occurred from Silkyara to Barkot due to debris falling in a 60-meter stretch on the Silkyara side.
29 November,2023 10:05 AM IST
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
The rescue teams in Uttarakhand are battling against time to evacuate 40 trapped workers at Silkyara tunnel, Uttarkashi. The rescue operation to save trapped workers at Silkyara tunnel continues for the seventh day. The construction workers have been trapped in debris for more than 170 hours due to Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse, which has raised serious concerns about their health and well-being. Meanwhile, the Indian Army stepped into the rescue operation on Nov 18 and was given the responsibility of making a track to the top of the hill. Indian Army started the work to build a platform to start vertical drilling to reach out to trapped workers through vertical drilling. However, the drilling will start once the construction of the track is completed.
19 November,2023 04:21 PM IST
Rescue operations are underway for the fifth day to rescue the 40 trapped workers. An under-construction tunnel between Silkyara, Dandalgaon on Brahmakhal-Yamunotri NH collapsed in the early hours of Nov 12. A worker from Jharkhand, Vishwajeet is trapped in the tunnel along with 40 laborers. His brother Indrajeet talked to him through and encouraged him to stay strong. Indrajeet, a resident of Jharkhand, whose 38-year-old brother Vishwajeet is trapped in the tunnel of Uttarkashi along with 40 laborers. While talking to ANI, Indrajeet said that he had talked to Vishwajeet through pipeline. Vishwajeet trapped in the tunnel told that food and water is available inside the tunnel. Indrajeet assured his brother Vishwajeet that soon all the workers trapped in the tunnel would come out and they would go to their village in Jharkhand to celebrate Chhath Puja. Union Minister Vijay Kumar Singh reviewed the Uttarkashi tunnel rescue operations in the under-construction tunnel in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi on November 16. Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar says, "...Best possible efforts are being made here - by the agencies of Central Government and State Government. I think we should be patient and have faith. It will take time but the best possible efforts are being made..."
16 November,2023 04:49 PM IST
Amid the ongoing war after Hamas' attack on Israel and Israel's retaliation, Indian actor Nushrratt Bharuccha stranded in Israel. The Bollywood actor, who was in Israel for the Haifa International Film Festival, returned home to Mumbai on 8 October. The actor has taken to social media to talk about the incident. The actor went on to say that she was fine and safe. She also goes on to thank the government of India and the Israeli embassy for helping her get home safely. In the video shared on Instagram. The actor also posted a statement on Instagram recalling the ordeal. Bharuccha shared her horrifying experience on Instagram and thanked the government of India, the Indian Embassy, and the Israeli Embassy for rescuing her. She also shared a video of herself recalling the experience.
19 October,2023 12:16 PM IST | Mumbai
Four persons have died due to a major landslide in Irshalwadi village of Khalapur tehsil of Maharashtra’s Raigad. At least three persons sustained injuries in the incident. Rescue operation is underway, so far, 30 people have been rescued. Soon after the incident, the Raigad Police set up a control room to monitor the situation. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde arrived at the site of the landslide in Irshalwadi village and took stock of the situation. NDRF teams have rushed to the site amid reports of at least 100 persons feared to be trapped. The landslide occurred around 11 pm on Wednesday at Irshalwadi village in Khalapur tehsil. Home Minister Amit Shah Condoled the lost lives in the incident.
20 July,2023 11:32 AM IST | Mumbai
One of the two male leopards suspected to be behind the fatal attack on a toddler on Diwali and a few more man-animal conflicts at Aarey Milk Colony has been trapped and authorities have stepped up the efforts to catch the other. The captured leopard has been identified as C-55, while forest officials and volunteers have increased night patrols in the green zone. #Leopard #Animalattack #Aarey
28 October,2022 05:08 PM IST | Mumbai
NCP's Nawab Malik, on October 6 levelled serious allegations against the anti-drug agency. The minister said two BJP workers were seen arresting and escorting the accused of the Mumbai cruise drug bust case. NCB Deputy Director General Gyaneshwar Singh along with Wankhede addressed the media and said that the allegations levelled against them were baseless.
07 October,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
On 10th January a bison fell into a 45-50 feet deep well while walking in the premises of Greenwood society at Lingmala in Mahableshwar. The Bison weighed approximately 1 ton and officials had to use Hydra cranes from Wai to pull the animal out of the well.
11 January,2021 12:00 AM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
