Work resumes at Silkyara tunnel after 2 monthsConstruction work at the Silkyara tunnel, which was suspended after its partial collapse in November, has now resumed. Protective construct...
Govt to revamp SOPs for tunnel construction to prevent Silkyara tunnel-like mishapsThe National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) is constructing the Silkyara-Barkot tunnel through Hyderabad-...
Silkyara tunnel had a separation wall for escape purposes: Minister Nitin GadkariRoad minister Nitin Gadkari has confirmed that a separation wall is provided in the Silkyara bi-directional tunnel at different intervals f...
Silkyara tunnel: Prime Minister's Office made sure everything went according to planWe were able to bring several agencies and achieved coordination in such a manner that rescue operations could be carried out effectively w...
After Silkyara mishap, tunnelling SOPs to be overhauledThe government of India is planning to overhaul standard operating procedures (SOPs) and rewrite contracts for tunnel construction to preve...
Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: All 41 workers trapped inside the tunnel rescued after 17 days in darknessAll 41 workers trapped in Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel since November 12 were successfully rescued in a challenging operation involving ma...
Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: IAF flies in 'critical DRDO equipment' to UttarkashiThe Indian Air Force (IAF) has flown in "critical DRDO equipment" to expedite the rescue of 41 workers trapped inside the collapsed Silkyar...
"Ground penetrating radar used to detect obstacles": NDMA on Uttarkashi tunnel rescue opsCM Dhami has been in Matli since Wednesday to ensure the safety of the workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel. To ensure that government wo...
Special prayer offered at Mahakal Temple Ujjain for safe rescue of trapped workers in Uttarkashi TunnelAt Baba Mahakal Temple Ujjain, special prayers were offered for the 41 workers stuck in Uttarkashi's Silkyara tunnel. Trapped for 13 days a...
Anand Mahindra prays for rescue of 41 trapped workers in Uttarkashi tunnel, says 'NDRF heroes will bring them out soon'The 41 men have been inside the Silkyara tunnel for 12 days now.
Silkyara Tunnel Collapse: Rescue operations in Uttarkashi nears end, trapped workers to be freed soonRescue operations at Uttarkashi's Silkyara tunnel approach a crucial phase, aiming to free 41 trapped workers by Thursday morning. Challeng...
Tunnel collapse: Former PMO advisor says trapped workers are in 'high spirits'Bhaskar Khulbe, former advisor to the Prime Minister's Office, visited the Silkyara Tunnel where 41 workers have been trapped for 11 days. ...
Uttarkashi: Location for vertical drilling identified to evacuate 41 trapped labourersA location has been identified for vertical drilling to rescue 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara Tunnel, 11 days after its collapse during...
41 Silkyara tunnel workers may see the light of day in 72 hoursThe Indian government is aiming to rescue all 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi within two and a half days as horizon...
Uttarakhand govt to bear travel expenses of relatives of trapped workersThe Uttarakhand government has assured to cover all travel, food, and accommodation costs for the families of 41 workers stuck in the Silky...
Micro tunneling expert, officials from PMO arrive at Silkyara tunnel site to monitor situationChris Cooper, a micro tunnelling expert, has arrived at the Silkyara tunnel incident site to monitor the rescue operation of 40 trapped wor...
Silkyara Tunnel collapse: 21 metres drilled through rubble for labourers' rescueUttarkashi tunnel accident: Rescue workers worked overnight and by Friday morning they managed to to drill up to 21 meres through the rubbl...