Thirty-three of a total of 55 BRO workers trapped under an avalanche in the high-altitude village of Mana in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district have been rescued, with concerns over the safety of the remaining 22 mounting as night fell on the snowbound slopes and the rescue efforts came to a temporary halt.

India: Uttarakhand rescue team battle heavy snow, tough terrain and adverse weather

A glacier burst in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district has triggered a massive avalanche, burying several people under snow and debris. Rescue operations by ITBP, BRO, and disaster response teams are underway, with at least 15 people saved so far. Watch the latest updates on this developing tragedy.

Glacier burst triggers avalanche in Uttarakhand, rescue operations underway

Two weeks into the operations that began to rescue 41 trapped workers in a tunnel in India's Uttarakhand, agencies have now decided to use manual tools and hand tunneling methods to reach the workers. After the augur machine that was being used collapsed a team of 11 specialist have been flown in from Delhi for this. Also, with horizontal drilling facing multiple issues, the teams are now resorting to vertical drilling.

Slight rain in Uttarakhand troubles Silkyara tunnel rescue efforts, operation intensifies

Two weeks into the operations that began to rescue 41 trapped workers in a tunnel in India's Uttarkhand, agencies have now decided to use manual tools and hand tunneling methods to reach the workers. After the augur machine that was being used collapsed a team of 11 specialist have been flown in from Delhi for this. Also, with horozontal drilling facing multiple issues, the teams are now resorting to vertical drilling.

Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue Operation: 6 miners called in for manual drilling

It's been 2 weeks since a major tunnel collapsed in India's Uttarakhand and the rescue operations continue to pull out 41 workers who remain trapped under the Silkyara tunnel. The administration has been on its to since the 12th of November.

Uttrakhand Tunnel Rescue Operation: Vertical drilling will take 4 days in Uttarakhand tunnel

The last phase of the rescue effort has been reached at the Silkyara tunnel collapse site, where 41 workers have been stranded since November 12. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) predicted that by Friday or in the coming hours, the rescue effort would be successful.

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue operation: Drilling to begin at 11 am, all other fronts look positive

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: Only few meters left to be drilled as the operation reaches final stage

Positive news was anticipated by Friday following the horizontal drilling of 44 meters of pipe inside the tunnel. But on Thursday night, the auger drilling machine broke down once more, posing a new challenge to the rescue effort. Pushkar Singh Dhami, the chief minister of Uttarakhand, will stay at the scene all night to keep an eye on the rescue effort. On Friday, the drilling project is probably going to start at 9:00 a.m.

Uttrakhand tunnel rescue: Rescue operation put on hold again as drilling machine stops

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Indian PM Modi speaks to Uttarakhand CM Dhami on rescue operation

Veteran tunnelling expert Arnold Dix, a rescuer on this operation, speaks exclusively to wion on what vertical drilling is, why the avalanche debris keeps breaking drills, and how this rescue is endangering the lives of rescuers as well.

Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue: 'We're within metres, we're very close' says rescuer Arnold Dix

While speaking exclusively to Wion, tunnelling expert and veteran rescuer at the Uttarkashi site, Arnold Dix sends a heartfelt message to India and the rest of the world.

Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue: Rescuer Arnold Dix's heartfelt message to India

Veteran tunnelling expert Arnold Dix, a rescuer on this operation, speaks exclusively to Wion on what happened yesterday when the drill broke down and why conducting a rescue in the Himalayas is proving to be the challenge of a lifetime.

Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue Operation: Operation could wrap up by today evening if 'all goes well'

Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue Operation: Rescuer Arnold Dix speaks to Wion

Fresh efforts are underway in the rescue mission to evacuate the 41 workers trapped inside a collapsed tunnel in India's Uttarakhand. Our latest report looks at the multi-pronged strategy being pursued to save them from this harrowing ordeal.

Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse: Rescue efforts continue for trapped tunnel workers

Communication was established with at least 40 labourers who were trapped after an under-construction tunnel in the Indian state of Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi collapsed late Sunday (Nov 12).

‘All are safe’: Communication established with around 40 workers trapped in tunnel collapse in Uttarakhand

Heavy rainfall in the Indian state of Uttarakhand has triggered a massive landslide in the Chamoli district which resulted in the partial destruction of a crucial section of National Highway 7 leading to Badrinath, a key pilgrimage site in the country.

WATCH | Heavy rainfall triggers massive landslide in India's Uttarakhand, Badrinath highway blocked

On Tuesday (January 03), Abhimanyu Easwaran created a rare feat. He is playing for Bengal in their Ranji Trophy face-off versus Uttrakhand at a stadium named after him, i.

Ranji Trophy: Abhimanyu Easwaran playing at stadium named after him during Bengal-Uttarakhand tie

India received 41 per cent more rainfall than normal from October 1-21 with the Himalayan state Uttarakhand alone recording more than five times its normal precipitation, data by India's weather department showed on Thursday.

India received 41 per cent more rainfall during October 1-21, say weather officials

As many as 2,189 cases were lodged and 10,062 people have been arrested so far, for the breach of lockdown norms in Uttarakhand. "Out of the total, 39 cases were registered and 391 people were arrested on Sunday," Police said.

Uttarakhand police arrest nearly 10,000 people for violating lockdown

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday conducted searches at several locations in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand in connection with the illegal sand mining case.

Illegal sand mining: Central Bureau of Investigation conducts raids in North India

The documentary titled 'Moti Bagh' based on the struggling life of a farmer in a remote village in the Himalayas has been nominated for the Oscars. Director Nirmal Chander Dandriyal who hails from Uttrakhand and wanted to give back to the people of the state throws light on the 60 minutes film and its protagonist Vidyadutta.

Documentary 'Moti Bagh' depicting struggles of farmer nominated for Oscars

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said the amended Motor Vehicle Act (MVA) has the support of almost all states even as Gujarat and Uttarakhand tweaked rules to lower hefty fines.

Most of the states support new motor vehicle rules: Nitin Gadkari

The death toll in the spurious liquor tragedy that hit Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh rose to 70 on Saturday. More people died of the hooch they drank at a Haridwar village in Uttarakhand, the officials said on Saturday.

Death toll in hooch tragedy rises to 70 in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh

Uttrakhand on Wednesday became the eighth state in the country to approve the 10 per cent quota reservation in education and employment opportunities for economically weaker sections in the general category.

Uttrakhand approves 10% reservation for economically weaker sections in general category

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