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2 More Bodies Recovered In Uttarakhand Disaster, Death Count Rises To 67
Two more bodies were recovered from the flood ravaged Tapovan-Vishnugad hydel project site, taking the death toll in the calamity in Uttarakhand to 67 even as search operations continued there for the 15th day on Sunday.
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3 More Bodies Recovered In Uttarakhand Disaster, Death Count Rises To 65
Three more bodies were recovered from the NTPC's flood-ravaged Tapovan-Vishnugad hydel project site on Saturday, taking the death count in the February 7 glacial disaster in Uttarakhand to 65, officials said.
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Uttarakhand Glacier Burst: Deaths Rise To 62 As One More Body Recovered
One more body has been recovered from a flood-hit area in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, taking the number of deaths in the glacial disaster to 62, even as search and rescue operations continued on Friday for the 13th day at the NTPC's Tapovan-Vishnugad hydel project site.
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Centre Asked To Reply To Letter Linking Chardham Project To Glacier Burst
The Supreme Court today allowed the Centre to respond to the "allegations" of the Chairman of committee on Chardham project linking broadening of the road to the recent flash floods on Dhauliganga river, which damaged the Tapovan hydro project in Uttarakhand.
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Uttarakhand Flood Disaster Hits Water Supply For 1000s In Delhi
Fallout from a devastating flash flood in Uttarakhand hit Delhi more than 500 kilometres downstream on Monday, when water supplies were cut to tens of thousands of residents.
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In Uttarakhand Relief Ops, A Helicopter Used By Ski Resort Is Key
For three days, Sushma Rana waited at a makeshift dirt helipad in the Himalayas to return to her village and look for her missing brother-in-law.
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Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescuers Change Strategy, River Surge Triggers Scare
Rescue agencies began drilling through the debris in the Tapovan tunnel to establish contact with over 30 people trapped inside after a flash flood, an operation which stalled briefly Thursday when the Dhauliganga river began swelling again.
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Exclusive Pics: Lake Formed At Point Of Uttarakhand Glacier Break
The point at which a glacier broke off in the mountains and crashed into a river before sliding down a valley in Uttarakhand is seen in exclusive visuals from ground zero of the disaster. The visuals show the river Rishiganga has been blocked by the landslide and a lake has formed at the spot in Chamoli, which could cause more damage.
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"Missing" Workers Found Stranded At A Village After Uttarakhand Floods
A group of workers, who were declared as 'missing' as their families could not contact them for 3 days after the flash flood washed away parts of Tapovan here following the glacier burst, were found stranded at a temporary helipad in Raini village which is disconnected now with the city.
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Dalai Lama Writes To Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Offers Sympathy
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has written to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, expressing his condolences to the families of the people killed in a glacier disaster in Chamoli district of the state.
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Was Rebuked For Stopping Hydel Projects In Uttarakhand: Jairam Ramesh
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday said he came under sharp attack as environment minister when he stopped hydel projects on rivers in Uttarakhand as the cumulative impact of the projects were not taken into consideration.
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Releases Rs 20 Crore For Relief Operations
In view of the Uttarakhand glacier burst, Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat directed the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to release Rs 20 crore funds to carry out rescue and relief operations in the state.
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister To Visit Areas Affected By Glacier Burst Today
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat informed that he will visit the areas affected due to glacier burst in Chamoli today and also meet people there.
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ISRO, Defence Research Body Studying Glacier Burst Cause: Uttarakhand Chief Minister
As multi-agency relief operations continue in Chamoli and adjoining areas of Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat Monday said a comprehensive analysis of the entire incident is being carried out to avert future tragedies, and asserted the immediate priority was to provide food and other assistance to the affected people.
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20 Dead In Uttarakhand Glacier Disaster, Search For 200 People: 10 Points
More than 200 people remain missing a day after flash floods in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. So far, 20 bodies have been recovered. The flash floods were caused by a glacier burst in the upper reaches of the Himalayas. The resulting avalanche and deluge in the in the Alaknanda river system washed away a hydroelectric station and five bridges. An...
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2 More Bodies Recovered In Uttarakhand Disaster, Death Count Rises To 67
Two more bodies were recovered from the flood ravaged Tapovan-Vishnugad hydel project site, taking the death toll in the calamity in Uttarakhand to 67 even as search operations continued there for the 15th day on Sunday.
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3 More Bodies Recovered In Uttarakhand Disaster, Death Count Rises To 65
Three more bodies were recovered from the NTPC's flood-ravaged Tapovan-Vishnugad hydel project site on Saturday, taking the death count in the February 7 glacial disaster in Uttarakhand to 65, officials said.
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Uttarakhand Glacier Burst: Deaths Rise To 62 As One More Body Recovered
One more body has been recovered from a flood-hit area in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, taking the number of deaths in the glacial disaster to 62, even as search and rescue operations continued on Friday for the 13th day at the NTPC's Tapovan-Vishnugad hydel project site.
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Centre Asked To Reply To Letter Linking Chardham Project To Glacier Burst
The Supreme Court today allowed the Centre to respond to the "allegations" of the Chairman of committee on Chardham project linking broadening of the road to the recent flash floods on Dhauliganga river, which damaged the Tapovan hydro project in Uttarakhand.
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Uttarakhand Flood Disaster Hits Water Supply For 1000s In Delhi
Fallout from a devastating flash flood in Uttarakhand hit Delhi more than 500 kilometres downstream on Monday, when water supplies were cut to tens of thousands of residents.
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In Uttarakhand Relief Ops, A Helicopter Used By Ski Resort Is Key
For three days, Sushma Rana waited at a makeshift dirt helipad in the Himalayas to return to her village and look for her missing brother-in-law.
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Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescuers Change Strategy, River Surge Triggers Scare
Rescue agencies began drilling through the debris in the Tapovan tunnel to establish contact with over 30 people trapped inside after a flash flood, an operation which stalled briefly Thursday when the Dhauliganga river began swelling again.
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Exclusive Pics: Lake Formed At Point Of Uttarakhand Glacier Break
The point at which a glacier broke off in the mountains and crashed into a river before sliding down a valley in Uttarakhand is seen in exclusive visuals from ground zero of the disaster. The visuals show the river Rishiganga has been blocked by the landslide and a lake has formed at the spot in Chamoli, which could cause more damage.
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"Missing" Workers Found Stranded At A Village After Uttarakhand Floods
A group of workers, who were declared as 'missing' as their families could not contact them for 3 days after the flash flood washed away parts of Tapovan here following the glacier burst, were found stranded at a temporary helipad in Raini village which is disconnected now with the city.
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Dalai Lama Writes To Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Offers Sympathy
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has written to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, expressing his condolences to the families of the people killed in a glacier disaster in Chamoli district of the state.
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Was Rebuked For Stopping Hydel Projects In Uttarakhand: Jairam Ramesh
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday said he came under sharp attack as environment minister when he stopped hydel projects on rivers in Uttarakhand as the cumulative impact of the projects were not taken into consideration.
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Releases Rs 20 Crore For Relief Operations
In view of the Uttarakhand glacier burst, Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat directed the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to release Rs 20 crore funds to carry out rescue and relief operations in the state.
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister To Visit Areas Affected By Glacier Burst Today
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat informed that he will visit the areas affected due to glacier burst in Chamoli today and also meet people there.
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ISRO, Defence Research Body Studying Glacier Burst Cause: Uttarakhand Chief Minister
As multi-agency relief operations continue in Chamoli and adjoining areas of Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat Monday said a comprehensive analysis of the entire incident is being carried out to avert future tragedies, and asserted the immediate priority was to provide food and other assistance to the affected people.
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20 Dead In Uttarakhand Glacier Disaster, Search For 200 People: 10 Points
More than 200 people remain missing a day after flash floods in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. So far, 20 bodies have been recovered. The flash floods were caused by a glacier burst in the upper reaches of the Himalayas. The resulting avalanche and deluge in the in the Alaknanda river system washed away a hydroelectric station and five bridges. An...
