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Rescued Workers In Makeshift Hospital Inside Tunnel: 10 Points

Rescued Workers In Makeshift Hospital Inside Tunnel: 10 Points

Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday November 28, 2023, New Delhi

Forty-one labourers, trapped in a tunnel in Uttarakhand for 17 days, have been rescued. The breakthrough came after rat-miners were brought in last evening and manually dug the last stretch.

Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue Anytime, Hospital, Chopper On Standby: 10 Facts

Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue Anytime, Hospital, Chopper On Standby: 10 Facts

Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday November 28, 2023, New Delhi

Forty-one labourers, trapped in a tunnel in Uttarakhand for 17 days, are expected to be evacuated shortly. The breakthrough came after "rat miners" were brought in around 7 last evening. They have to manually dig the last stretch of 12 meters.

Trapped Tunnel Workers Just 3 Metres Away As Rescuers Dig Through Rubble

Trapped Tunnel Workers Just 3 Metres Away As Rescuers Dig Through Rubble

Edited by Samiran Mishra | Tuesday November 28, 2023, Uttarkashi

A team of "rat-hole miners" began manual drilling operations yesterday to reach the 41 workers trapped within the debris of the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi as rescue ops entered Day 17.

In Uttarkashi Tunnel Op, Manual Drilling Today As Broken Drill Removed

In Uttarkashi Tunnel Op, Manual Drilling Today As Broken Drill Removed

Reported by Kishor Rawat, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Monday November 27, 2023, Uttarkashi

Sixteen days and over 380 hours into their ordeal, the 41 workers trapped under the collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi may face an extended wait, possibly stretching by days or even weeks, before their rescue.

Vertical Drilling Will Take 4 Days In Uttarakhand Tunnel, Army Called In

Vertical Drilling Will Take 4 Days In Uttarakhand Tunnel, Army Called In

Reported by Kishor Rawat, Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni | Sunday November 26, 2023, New Delhi

The 41 workers trapped in an Uttarakhand tunnel for 15 days were dealt another blow when officials said that the giant drill working on their rescue has collapsed. Indian Army has joined the operation and been tasked with the manual drilling.

5 Facts On Tejas Fighter Jet That PM Modi Took A Sortie In

5 Facts On Tejas Fighter Jet That PM Modi Took A Sortie In

Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Saturday November 25, 2023

The Tejas aircraft that Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a sortie in today is a light combat fighter jet indigenously built by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

Manual Drilling To Start Tomorrow As Fresh Snag Halts Uttarkashi Tunnel Op

Manual Drilling To Start Tomorrow As Fresh Snag Halts Uttarkashi Tunnel Op

Reported by Mohammed Ghazali, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Saturday November 25, 2023, New Delhi

The rescue operation to save 41 workers trapped in the collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district faced another hurdle Friday evening as drilling was halted once again.

Over 69% Voter Turnout In Rajasthan: 10 Points

Over 69% Voter Turnout In Rajasthan: 10 Points

Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh | Friday November 24, 2023, New Delhi

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot of the Congress is seeking a second term in a state known for its revolving-door policy even as the BJP banks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity to get a majority.

Four-Day Gaza Truce Begins, Israel Clarifies War With Hamas "Not Over Yet"

Four-Day Gaza Truce Begins, Israel Clarifies War With Hamas "Not Over Yet"

Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni | Friday November 24, 2023, New Delhi

A four-day truce in the Israel-Hamas war has taken effect and exchange of hostages is expected to take place later today, mediator Qatar said. The four-day pause in fighting comes after nearly seven weeks of intense fighting.

Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue Op Resumes Hours After Snag Halts Drilling

Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue Op Resumes Hours After Snag Halts Drilling

Reported by Mohammed Ghazali, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Friday November 24, 2023, New Delhi

Rescue efforts for the 41 workers trapped in Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel entered the final stretch today. Drilling operations had to be halted late last night after the auger machine broke down, before being resumed today.

How Rescue Teams Will Prep Trapped Workers Before They Crawl Out: 10 Facts

How Rescue Teams Will Prep Trapped Workers Before They Crawl Out: 10 Facts

Reported by Mohammed Ghazali, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday November 23, 2023, Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand)

The operation to rescue 41 workers trapped inside an Uttarakhand tunnel for the past 12 days is in its final phase. But, it will take at least 10 more hours before they see light at the end of the tunnel.

Dr SS Badrinath Dies At 83: 5 Points On Sankara Nethralaya Founder

Dr SS Badrinath Dies At 83: 5 Points On Sankara Nethralaya Founder

Edited by Bhavya Sukheja | Wednesday November 22, 2023

Renowned vitreoretinal surgeon Dr SS Badrinath, who founded one of India's biggest charitable eye hospitals, Sankara Nethralaya, died at his residence on Tuesday. He was 83.

"Farmer Being Made Villain": Supreme Court's Top Quotes On Stubble Burning

"Farmer Being Made Villain": Supreme Court's Top Quotes On Stubble Burning

Reported by Ashish Kumar Bhargava | Tuesday November 21, 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the AAP governments in Punjab and Delhi over growing incidents of stubble burning. The court was hearing petitions over the rising air pollution that covers the national capital in a blanket of smoke.

Robotics Team Reaches Uttarakhand Tunnel, Pipe Installed To Supply Food

Robotics Team Reaches Uttarakhand Tunnel, Pipe Installed To Supply Food

Reported by Mohammed Ghazali, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday November 20, 2023, Silkyara

Unable to rescue 41 labourers trapped inside a tunnel for more than a week, the agencies involved in the operation are working on an alternative plan. This one involves tunnelling sideways and boring from the top to build a vertical shaft.

Emmett Shear: 5 Points On New Interim CEO Of OpenAI

Emmett Shear: 5 Points On New Interim CEO Of OpenAI

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Monday November 20, 2023

US-based Artificial research organisation OpenAI has named Emmett Shear as the interim CEO, days after the ouster of Sam Altman, Washington Post reported. This comes after a two-day boardroom power struggle

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