LABOURERS TRAPPED UNDER THE DEBRIS
Vasant Vihar wall collapse: 3 bodies found, toll in rain-related incidents in Delhi rises to 8
In Vasant Vihar, Delhi, heavy rains triggered the collapse of an under-construction wall on Friday, claiming the lives of three labourers. The victims, including Santosh Kumar Yadav (19) and Santosh (38), were identified from the rubble, while one remains unidentified. The Delhi Fire Services, aided by cranes and pumping equipment, recovered the bodies amidst ongoing rain-related tragedies that have now claimed eight lives in the city. Rescue efforts involving NDRF, Delhi Disaster Management, and civic teams are underway to ensure no one else remains trapped.
Wall collapses in southwest Delhi's Vasant Vihar, labourers feared trapped
In the race against time to save trapped labourers, the Delhi Fire Service (DFS) deploys expert fire tenders at the collapsed wall site in Vasant Vihar. The collaborative efforts intensify as multiple agencies work together to overcome challenges and ensure a successful rescue operation.
Best Kitchen Chimneys under 10,000 in India for Enjoyable Cooking Sessions (2024)
Are you looking for a kitchen chimney? If so, then continue reading this article where we have curated a list of the best chimneys under 10,000 in India. All of these chimneys are equipped with one of the best features in the market and they are readily available on Amazon.
The man who escaped the scam rings of Cambodia
Thousands of workers are trafficked to Southeast Asia to commit cyber fraud on their fellow citizens over social media. Ex-serviceman Botcha Sankhar, who was forced to work in the scam compounds of Cambodia for six months, unravels the modus operandi of this new and terrifying form of crime and forced labour
Mizoram: 17 dead, several missing as stone quarry collapses amid rains; schools, banks and govt offices remain closed
Twelve people died in a stone quarry collapse in Aizawl district, Mizoram, due to incessant rain. A red alert is issued for Arunachal Pradesh. Efforts are ongoing to rescue the trapped individuals under the debris.
Hoarding collapse: Chances of finding survivors slim, says NDRF
NDRF at Ghatkopar hoarding collapse site, casualties rising. 89 rescued, 14 dead, 75 injured. More bodies located, heavy machinery deployed for rescue. Slim chance of survivors, rescue teams working tirelessly.
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Hoarding crash in Mumbai: 2 more bodies located under debris; search and rescue ops still on
Two bodies found under debris at illegal hoarding collapse site in Ghatkopar, Mumbai during search and rescue operation by NDRF. The hoarding crashed on a petrol pump in Chheda Nagar area due to dust storms and unseasonal rains. NDRF personnel facing difficulties in reaching trapped individuals. Small fire doused by NDRF officials. Search and rescue operation ongoing.
Why ‘superwoman’ title is a trap laid to enslave women
In this extract from her new book, the award-winning journalist looks at how women, in a bid to strive to be the ultimate superwomen, take on more than they can handle, often sacrificing their own needs for the sake of others. Man or woman, this is one piece you should read today
Trapped vessels start to move out of Baltimore following bridge disaster
Port of Baltimore opened a temporary channel to free trapped tugs after a bridge collapse. Recovery team aims to reopen the port, starting with freeing cargo vessel Dali stuck under debris in challenging conditions.
Kolkata building collapse triggers war of words between TMC and BJP ahead of Lok Sabha polls
The tragedy triggered a war of words between the TMC and the opposition BJP with the leader of the opposition in West Bengal assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, accusing the TMC-led Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) of illegally filling up water bodies in collusion with local politicians and police.
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium's temporary structure collapses; 11 rescued from debris
A temporary structure near Gate 2 of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi collapsed, leaving nearly 11 people trapped in the debris. Emergency services, including the Delhi Police and fire department, successfully carried out rescue operations. Most of the injured are employees, and most are taken to AIIMS trauma centre for treatment.
Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: Former Army Engineer-in-Chief vouches for manual method to reach trapped labourers
"There is no other way left except the manual method and this is also the safe one through which we can reach the labourers. In the current situation, the Auger machine that was stuck has been removed. Efforts are underway to remove the 1.5 meters of the damaged pipe. After its removal, strengthening and muck clearance, skilled labourers will go in with the help of the army. We hope this will be done soon," Lt. Gen Harpal Singh (retd) said.
Rescue operation to take time to bring out workers trapped in Silkyara tunnel: NDMA
The NDMA member further said a very difficult operation is going on. Two methods are being used currently, but a third method that is drift method could also be used soon. Currently, 47-meter horizontal drilling has been completed, he said, adding the broken part of the auger machine has to be removed, and the drilled structure has to be kept stable.
Uttarkashi: Location for vertical drilling identified to evacuate 41 trapped labourers
A location has been identified for vertical drilling to rescue 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara Tunnel, 11 days after its collapse during construction. The Director of NHIDCL, Anshu Manish Khulko, reported that road work for vertical drilling is nearly complete, with a piling machine now reaching the site.
Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: New pipeline makes communication with trapped workers easier
A six-inch pipeline has been inserted into the Silkyara tunnel, providing relief to 41 trapped workers. The new pipeline allows for clear communication and larger quantities of food to be sent inside the tunnel. However, the real challenge of rescuing the workers remains. Rescue operations are being carried out on a war footing since the tunnel collapsed following a landslide on November 12.
"Umeed jagi hain": Hope burns brighter now for Uttarkashi trapped workers' families
The endoscopic flexi camera visuals showed the workers speaking to rescue teams and informing them that they were healthy and sound. Rescuers have begun the process of laying a pipeline inside the tunnel to bring all the workers out. Various agencies, including tunnelling experts from overseas, have been roped in on war footing.
Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: First hot meal sent for trapped workers as rescuers achieve breakthrough on ninth day
Rescuers achieved a breakthrough at the Silkyara tunnel collapse site, sending a 6-inch lifeline to trapped workers, providing hot Khichdi for the first time. Initially, 41 laborers were trapped due to a collapse in an under-construction tunnel. Efforts involve using pipelines, machinery, and specialized equipment from various agencies. Ongoing operations aim to evacuate workers using different approaches amidst challenges, with continual government support and constant efforts to ensure safety and morale.
Silkyara tunnel collapse: 6-inch-wide pipe reaches trapped labourers; rescuers say now will go with 'full force'
The Director of National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL), Anshu Manish Khulko, said that the 'alternative 6-inch lifeline' reached the labourers after drilling 53 metres.
Their strength is ebbing: Families after speaking to workers trapped in tunnel
As the hours tick by, the desperation of families waiting outside is mounting. That rescue operations have been suspended since Friday when a US-made auger machine deployed to drill and push in pipes through the rubble to prepare an escape passage for the workers developed a snag has exacerbated the anxiety.
Falling debris hampers rescue of 40 workers trapped in Indian tunnel
The men are trapped in an area of about 50 metres and are safe, officials said, with food, water and oxygen being supplied through a pipe since the collapse early on Sunday, and frequent contact is being made with them through walkie-talkies. "The plan is to drill through the debris, put mild steel pipes in it and make a path for the labourers to move," Ranjit Sinha, the top disaster management officer in Uttarakhand, told Reuters by phone.
Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Trapped labourer speaks to his son
Gabbar Singh Negi, one of 40 labourers trapped in an under-construction tunnel on the Char Dham route, spoke to his son using the pipe through which oxygen is supplied. He assured them they were safe and that the company was with them. The tunnel, which is unclogged and empty 2 km beyond the point where the workers are trapped, collapsed following a landslide.
Silkyara Tunnel collapse: May take 2 more days to rescue trapped labourers
Authorities provided assurance on Monday that all 40 workers trapped in an under-construction tunnel along the Char Dham route are safe. The workers are receiving food and water as rescue operations continue. The tunnel, part of the construction between Silkyara and Dandalgaon on the Brahmakhal-Yamunotri national highway, collapsed in the early hours of Sunday.
Uttarakhand: 40 workers trapped as part of under-construction tunnel on Yamunotri NH collapses
National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force, fire brigade and employees of the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), the organisation that is constructing the tunnel, are at the spot as well, they said.
Cloudburst: House collapses in HP's Sirmaur, five of family feared trapped under debris
Five members of a family are feared trapped under the debris of a house that collapsed after water from a cloudburst gushed into a village in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district, officials said on Thursday. The cloudburst occurred in the Poanta Sahib area of the district on Wednesday night, they said and added that water entered several houses in Malagi Dadiyat village.
At least 4 dead, more trapped under debris of boundary wall in Noida
"We have received info of 2 deaths each (total 4) at District Hospital & Kailash Hospital, it is being verified. We're also ascertaining details on the injured," District Magistrate Suhas LY told ANI. "Noida Authority had given a contract for drainage repair work near Jal Vayu Vihar. We have been told when labourers were pulling out bricks, the wall collapsed. It will be probed," he added.
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