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PM Modi didn't miss single day's update: Dhami on Uttarkashi tunnel rescue

"He (PM Modi) explained everything about how to motivate the experts who were fully engaged and because of his constant guidance, we made this difficult campaign successful," Dhami added

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Who are rat hole miners and how do they work?

A mining technique that has been banned in India over safety concerns proved instrumental in rescuing the 41 trapped workers

India can do anything to save lives: Patnaik on Uttarkashi tunnel rescue

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that rescuing all 41 workers, who were trapped inside an under-construction tunnel in Uttarakhand, proved that the country can do anything and everything to save the lives of its citizens. Patnaik thanked the rescue team for evacuating the 41 labourers, including five from Odisha, from the Silkyara tunnel after almost 17 days. It was a festival-like atmosphere on Tuesday evening in the villages of the five workers from the state as people distributed sweets, beat drums and danced to the tune of music. The family members of the five were now relieved and had thanked the government and all agencies involved in the massive rescue operation. "It gives me immense pleasure to learn about the successful rescue operation and I am very happy that our workers will return home safe," Patnaik said in a statement. The state government has sent a team and the family members of the trapped Odia labourers to the site in Uttarkashi district, he said. The

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Medical checkup of 41 rescued miners underway

According to government sources, all the workers admitted to the health centre are being given food as per the doctors' advice

Families extend gratitude to govt after rescue of 41 workers from tunnel

The families, enduring prolonged desperation, celebrated the rescue and wholeheartedly thanked the government for bringing their loved ones back

Uttrakhand tunnel rescue: 41 trapped workers evacuated after 17 days

After facing numerous obstacles in the past two and a half weeks, the operations were completed following a coordinated push by Army engineers and rat-hole miners

'I salute all the brave': Rahul Gandhi lauds Uttarkashi tunnel rescuers

The safe return of the labour brothers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel of Uttarkashi is very happy news. My heartiest congratulations to them and their families

Great example of teamwork: PM talks to workers rescued from Silkyara tunnel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded a successful operation to rescue 41 workers trapped in an under-construction road tunnel in Uttarakhand on Tuesday, asserting that everyone involved in the mission has created an amazing example of humanity and teamwork. Modi also spoke to the rescued construction workers over the phone and enquired about their well-being, officials said. The prime minister said the multi-agency rescue exercise has made everyone emotional. In a post on X soon after the workers were brought out of the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi, Modi saluted the spirit of those involved in the operation and said their courage and resolve have given a new lease of life to the 41 labourers. "Everyone involved in the mission has created an amazing example of humanity and teamwork," he said. Addressing the 41 rescued workers, Modi said their courage and patience have inspired everyone as he wished them good health and well-being. "It is a matter of great satisfaction that these .

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: How workers were rescued after 17 days

The workers were pulled out through a passageway made of welded pipes which rescuers previously pushed through rocks

Uttarkashi tunnel: PM lauds rescuers, workers after successful operation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded the successful operation to rescue the workers trapped in a tunnel in Uttarakhand, asserting that it has made everyone emotional. In a post on X soon after the workers were brought out of the tunnel, Modi saluted the spirit of people involved in the operation and said their courage and resolve have given a new life to them. "Everyone involved in the mission has created an amazing example of humanity and teamwork," he said. Addressing the 41 rescued workers, he said their courage and patience inspire everyone as he wished them good health and well-being. "It is a matter of great satisfaction that these friends of ours will meet their dear ones after a long wait," he said, asserting that the patience and courage of their family members cannot be praised enough.

Human labour triumphed over machinery: Global media on U'khand rescue op

As rescuers in India on Tuesday successfully pulled out all 41 construction workers trapped in a collapsed mountain tunnel in Uttarakhand after 17 days, the global media hailed the rescue operation and provided live coverage of the dramatic development. "Outside the tunnel, there have been celebrations at the news of the first man coming out of the tunnel," the BBC reported while providing regular updates on the rescue operation. It uploaded on its website a photograph that showed Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami and Union Minister VK Singh meeting the first worker rescued from the tunnel. "Video footage from the scene showed Pushkar Singh Dhami, chief minister of Uttarakhand state meeting the workers, who appeared to be in good health, as they were removed from the tunnel amid jubilant scenes," CNN reported. The first workers were removed following a series of agonizing setbacks, during which rescue efforts were halted when the heavy machinery used to drill through the deb

Silkyara tunnel rescue operation keeps homestays, hotels in Uttarkashi busy

Homestays and hotels near the Silkyara tunnel site, where Char Dham pilgrims usually stay between April and September, have been hosting a different category of visitors for the last few days. Officials from multiple agencies have been camping at these hotels after a rescue operation was launched to evacuate 41 labourers trapped in the collapsed tunnel. On Tuesday, rescue workers appeared close to breaking through the 60-metre stretch of rubble of the collapsed tunnel. Most of these hotels and homestays in Uttarkashi are located on the National Highway-94 connecting Gangotri and Yamunotri. A majority of top state and government officials have been staying for the past few days at Anantam Residency, one such hotel in Bramhkhal village that is about 12 kilometres from the Silkyara tunnel site. On this 12 km stretch of the national highway, hotels and homestays in at least 10 villages of the Uttarkashi district are being used by officials of multi-agency rescue teams. "The six month

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: A glimpse into the Himalayan challenge

17 harrowing days have passed since the Silkyara-Barkot tunnel collapsed, trapping 41 workers. Despite a relentless multi-agency rescue effort, the formidable enemy is clear - Himalayan geology itself

Rescue workers 'close to' breaking through rubble in Silkyara tunnel

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: A portion of the tunnel collapsed on November 12, blocking the exit 41 workers inside

Jio provides voice, data services at Silkyara tunnel within 12 hrs

Reliance Jio, the nation's biggest mobile telephony operator, has set up mobile infrastructure near the collapsed tunnel in the himalayas within 12 hours to provide voice and data services to aid the rescue of 41 construction workers. The remote part of Uttarakhand had weak signals and authorities, working day and night to rescue the workers trapped in the under-construction tunnel since its collapse more than two weeks ago, had asked the telecom operator to boost the network. Posting pictures of the mobile tower, Reliance in a post on X said it surmounted challenges of no power and poles besides poor road connectivity to provide voice and data services. "Our Jio Team is working shoulder-to-shoulder with those tasked with the rescue operations. Honoured to report that Jio's data and voice services have been provided at this challenging vertical location within 12 hours," it said. Stating that no vehicle can go to the hilltop location, the company said there are no poles and power a

Hoping for good news by evening: Nodal officer for Silkyara tunnel rescue

Addressing the media at the tunnel site, Neeraj Khairwal said, "As of now, we have pushed 55.3 metres of the pipe. This includes clearing of the rubble as well as laying the pipe

Uttarakhand tunnel: BJP criticises Congress for post against PM Modi

Dushyant Kumar called the post 'unfortunate' and said, "At a time when the whole country is praying for the lives of those 41 trapped labourers

Ambulances ready, road being repaired to rush Silkyara workers to hospital

A separate ward comprising 41 oxygen-supported beds has been readied at the community health centre in Chinyalisaur, about 30 km from Silkyara, for the workers

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Manual drilling advances, breakthrough soon

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said almost 52 metres of drilling has been done, and it is expected that there will be a breakthrough around 57 metres

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: Manual drilling underway to create escape route

The rescue mission to extract 41 trapped workers, led by multiple agencies, from the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand is underway. Check the latest update here