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6 killed as helicopter on way to Gangotri temple crashes

6 killed as helicopter on way to Gangotri temple crashes
Published on May 08, 2025 09:21 PM IST

Six killed in helicopter crash in Uttarakhand district; CM orders probe

Relief and rescue operations are underway, with administration and emergency teams present at the crash site.
Updated on May 08, 2025 12:31 PM IST

Silkyara tunnel breakthrough achieved; project completion expected in 18 months

Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the breakthrough event of the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi (PTI)
Published on Apr 16, 2025 08:25 PM IST

Preparation underway for breakthrough of Silkyara tunnel on April 16

Preparation underway for breakthrough of Silkyara tunnel on April 16
Updated on Apr 13, 2025 09:33 PM IST

‘Remove’ 50-year-old mosque, says Uttarakhand mahapanchayat

Security personnel deployed in view of the 'Mahapanchayat' called by Hindu organisations demanding the removal of a mosque in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, on December 1. (PTI Photo)
Published on Dec 02, 2024 10:08 AM IST

Uttarkashi police superintendent Amit Srivastava transferred within 3 months

The police officer was transferred amid tensions over a mosque in Uttarkashi . (AP)
Updated on Nov 28, 2024 11:04 AM IST

Uttarkashi mosque protests: BJP MLA extends support, asks police to withdraw charges

Gangotri BJP MLA Suresh Chauhan. (File Photo)
Published on Oct 30, 2024 03:27 PM IST

Locals protest BRO’s green nod for Char Dham road widening project

Residents said conditions recommended by the high powered committee appointed by Supreme Court have been ignored.
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 05:12 AM IST

Over 50 families evacuated after landslide at Varunavat Parvat: Officials

Landslide at Varunavat Parvat (HT Photo/Sourced)
Published on Aug 28, 2024 05:53 PM IST

Nine members of trekking team die on way to Sahastra Tal, three survivors evacuated by IAF

Nine members of trekking team die on way to Sahastra Tal, three survivors evacuated by IAF
Published on Jun 05, 2024 09:23 PM IST

Four trekkers from Karnataka lose lives in Uttarakhand due to extreme weather

The District Magistrate of Garhwal was overseeing the rescue mission, which also involved the deployment of an Indian Air Force helicopter. (Representative image)
Published on Jun 05, 2024 02:36 PM IST

Historic start for Char Dham Yatra: Uttarkashi welcomes over 3,60,000 pilgrims

Devotees gather at the Kedarnath temple during the 'Char Dham Yatra', in Rudraprayag district.
Published on May 26, 2024 09:07 AM IST

Silkyara tunnel excavation to restart after all precautions in place: Official

The entrance of the Silkyara-Barkot Tunnel during the ongoing rescue operation for the trapped workers in November (PTI)
Updated on Jan 30, 2024 05:58 PM IST

Weeks after rescue of 41 workers, work begins again at Uttarkashi tunnel

Silkyara-Barkot tunnel site in Uttarkashi (File Photo)
Updated on Dec 21, 2023 12:18 AM IST

‘Hero-like treatment will fade out soon’: Rat-hole miners on Uttarkashi rescue

Rat-hole miners after the rescue of the trapped workers, on November 28 (File Photo)
Published on Dec 11, 2023 05:45 AM IST

Delhi CM meets DJB workers involved in Silkyara rescue

Delhi CM meets DJB workers involved in Silkyara rescue
Updated on Dec 02, 2023 05:12 AM IST

Rescued tunnel worker says ‘first day was scary, spent most time by…’

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Rescued tunnel worker
Published on Dec 01, 2023 02:43 PM IST

Rescued Uttarakhand workers head home; Tharoor on Telangana exit poll

Workers who were rescued from a tunnel that collapsed board an Indian Air Force (IAF) Chinook helicopter to be airlifted to Rishikesh, at Chinyalisaur airstrip, in Uttarkashi. (AP)
Updated on Dec 01, 2023 09:10 AM IST

'If agencies hadn't cooperated…': Arnold Dix's ‘perfect’ remark on tunnel rescue

International tunneling expert Arnold Dix speaks to the media on the successful rescue of all 41 workers from the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi.
Published on Dec 01, 2023 12:55 AM IST

Video shows inside 2 km-long Uttarkashi tunnel where 41 workers were trapped

A portion of the tunnel had collapsed on November 12.
Published on Nov 30, 2023 10:46 PM IST

AIIMS-Rishikesh's health update on 41 workers rescued from Uttarkashi tunnel

Rescued workers from the collapsed Silkyara Tunnel being treated at the AIIMS, in Rishikesh, on November 29.
Updated on Nov 30, 2023 03:57 PM IST

Happy ending and a call for caution

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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Union Minister of State VK Singh with rescue officials after the successful evacuation of 41 workers from the collapsed Silkyara Tunnel.
Published on Nov 30, 2023 05:19 AM IST

A tunnel vision that hurts the Himalayas

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National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel along with other rescue operatives gather near the face of the collapsed under construction Silkyara tunnel
Published on Nov 29, 2023 10:12 PM IST

‘We never lost hope’: Odisha labourer recounts survival in Uttarkashi tunnel

A labourer said they watched movies that they had downloaded on their smartphones inside the tunnel. (ANI)
Updated on Nov 29, 2023 05:36 PM IST

Uttarkashi tunnel survivors airlifted to AIIMS-Rishikesh, under medical watch

The 41 rescued workers from the collapsed Silkyara tunnel pose as they board the IAF's Chinook helicopter for Rishikesh for further medical examination on Wednesday.
Published on Nov 29, 2023 05:33 PM IST

Uttarakhand CM announces Rs. 50,000 for rescuers who evacuated 41 workers

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met with National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel who safely evacuated workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel, on Tuesday.
Published on Nov 29, 2023 05:04 PM IST

Workers rescued from collapsed tunnel to be flown to AIIMS Rishikesh

The 41 trapped workers were rescued from the Silkyara-Barkot tunnel in Uttarkashi district on Wednesday. (PTI)
Published on Nov 29, 2023 11:06 AM IST

Rescued worker's ‘thumbs up’ after coming out of Uttarkashi tunnel. Watch

All 41 workers trapped inside a broken under-construction tunnel for the past 17 days.
Published on Nov 29, 2023 10:53 AM IST

They’re coming home

ANI photo
Updated on Nov 29, 2023 07:58 AM IST

President Murmu lauds ‘resilience’ of trapped workers after their safe rescue

Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami acknowledged the morale and courage of the workers and personnel involved in the rescue operation.
Published on Nov 28, 2023 11:21 PM IST