Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Top NDMA member says evacuation process may take 3-4 hours

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Top NDMA member says evacuation process may take 3-4 hours

A top National Disaster Management Authority member on Tuesday said the entire evacuation process to pull out trapped labourers from a Uttarkashi tunnel might take three to four hours.

by Trans World Features November 28, 2023

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescuers drill new tunnels for trapped workers, pipe installed to supply food

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescuers drill new tunnels for trapped workers, pipe installed to supply food

Silkyara/IBNS: As the 41 labourers remain trapped inside an under-construction tunnel in Uttarakhand following a wall collapse for more than a week, the agencies involved in the rescue operation are working on an alternative plan which involves tunnelling sideways and boring from the top to build a vertical shaft.

by Trans World Features November 20, 2023

Rescue work in Uttarakhand tunnel collapse put on hold after loud 'cracking sound' was heard

Rescue work in Uttarakhand tunnel collapse put on hold after loud 'cracking sound' was heard

The Uttarakhand tunnel rescue work hit another roadblock Friday as the drilling operations were put on hold after 2:45 pm following a large cracking sound. A meeting of experts has been called.

by Trans World Features November 18, 2023

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Workers to squeeze through pipes less than 3-foot wide, escape plan reveals

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Workers to squeeze through pipes less than 3-foot wide, escape plan reveals

New Delhi: Five days after an under-construction tunnel collapsed in Uttarakhand trapping 40 labourers, a special machine has been flown to the spot to expedite the rescue work, media reports said.

by Trans World Features November 17, 2023

Helicopter en route Kedarnath crashes after takeoff in Uttarakhand, casualties feared

Helicopter en route Kedarnath crashes after takeoff in Uttarakhand, casualties feared

A helicopter carrying pilgrims from Phata to Kedarnath crashed shortly after its takeoff in Uttarakhand Tuesday, media reports said.

by Trans World Features October 18, 2022

Uttarakhand: Ankita's family cremates her, CM assures justice for victim allegedly murdered by BJP leader's son

Uttarakhand: Ankita's family cremates her, CM assures justice for victim allegedly murdered by BJP leader's son

Rishikesh: The family of Uttarakhand's Ankita Bhandari, who was allegedly murdered by the son of a BJP leader, on Sunday performed the last rites of the 19-year-old resort employee whose body was recovered from a canal a day ago.

by Trans World Features September 25, 2022

After UP, Uttarakhand starts crackdown on illegal slaughterhouses

After UP, Uttarakhand starts crackdown on illegal slaughterhouses

Dehradun, Apr 8 (IBNS) : Following the footsteps of Yogi Adityanath of Uttar Pradesh, the Uttarakhand Government has launched a crackdown on illegal slaughterhouses in the state, reports said.

by IBNS April 08, 2017

PM Modi to address rallies in UP and Uttarakhand today

PM Modi to address rallies in UP and Uttarakhand today

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address two rallies in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh on Friday, ahead of the state polls.

by IBNS February 10, 2017

Nitin Gadkari to address public rallies in Uttarakhand today

Nitin Gadkari to address public rallies in Uttarakhand today

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS): Union Transport and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari will address three rallies in Uttarakhand on Tuesday.

by IBNS February 07, 2017

Rahul Gandhi to interact with workers in Rishikesh today

Rahul Gandhi to interact with workers in Rishikesh today

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi will be visiting Rishikesh on Monday.

by India Blooms News Service January 16, 2017

PM Modi lays foundation stone of Char Dham highway development project in Dehra Dun

PM Modi lays foundation stone of Char Dham highway development project in Dehra Dun

Dehra Dun, Dec 27 (IBNS): PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Char Dham highway development project in Dehra Dun, Uttarakhand, on Tuesday.

by IBNS December 27, 2016

PM Modi arrives in Uttarakhand, received by Governor

PM Modi arrives in Uttarakhand, received by Governor

Dehra Dun, Dec 27 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Dehradun, Uttarakhand on Tuesday where he was received by Governor KK Paul and other dignitaries, according to media reports.

by IBNS December 27, 2016

Eight killed in Uttarakhand  as vehicle falls into gorge

Eight killed in Uttarakhand as vehicle falls into gorge

Dehradun, June 25 (IBNS) : Eight people, including four women, were killed when a vehicle carrying them fell into a gorge in Uttarakhand's Tehri district on Friday, reports said.

by IBNS June 25, 2016

Uttarakhand : After HC sets aside President's rule, Centre moves SC today

Uttarakhand : After HC sets aside President's rule, Centre moves SC today

Dehradun, Apr 22 (IBNS) A day after the High Court set aside its decision to impose President's rule in Uttarakhand, the Centre moves the Supreme Court on Friday.

by IBNS April 22, 2016

Uttarakhand : HC rejects Centre's plea

Uttarakhand : HC rejects Centre's plea

Nainital, Apr 6 (IBNS) he Uttarakhand High Court on Wednesday rejected the Centre's plea for adjournment of hearing on the petition challenging imposition of President's rule in the state.

by India Blooms News Service April 06, 2016

Uttarakhand: Cong to move court against President's rule

Uttarakhand: Cong to move court against President's rule

Dehradun, Mar 28 (IBNS) Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat is is expected to move the state's High Court on Monday against the imposition of President's Rule, reports said.

by IBNS March 28, 2016

More landslides in Uttarakhand, Char Dham remains cut off

More landslides in Uttarakhand, Char Dham remains cut off

Dehradun, July 17 (IBNS) Heavy downpour continued in Uttarakhand triggering more landslides and halting the Char Dham yatra, said reports on Thursday.

by IBNS July 17, 2014

Met issues heavy rainfall alert in Uttarakhand

Met issues heavy rainfall alert in Uttarakhand

Dehradun, July 15 (IBNS): The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for heavy rainfall and thunder storm in the state of Uttarakhand on Tuesday.

by IBNS July 15, 2014