TUNNEL RESCUE DAY 12
Over 1,61,000 people affected by floods in Assam; landslide kills 5
Heavy flooding and landslides have caused significant devastation in Assam and Meghalaya. In Assam, floods have affected over 1.61 lakh people across 15 districts since Cyclone Remal hit in May, resulting in approximately 30 deaths. Karimganj district is the worst hit, with 1,52,133 people affected and extensive damage to crops and livestock. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with 5,114 people taking shelter in relief camps amid submerged villages.
58 child labourers rescued from distillery in MP's Raisen
A total of 39 boys and 19 girls were rescued from a distillery in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen district. The operation was led by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) and the Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA). The children, who were rescued from Som Distillery, were found with burn wounds on their hands from exposure to harsh chemicals and alcohol. They were made to work long hours daily, transported in a school bus by their employer. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has ordered strict action against those responsible.
Army, Navy join efforts to rescue excavator operator at soil cave-in site in Palghar
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde disclosed that the Army, Navy, and Coast Guard are aiding rescue efforts for an excavator operator trapped for 17 days after a cave-in at a water project in Palghar. The incident occurred during work on a tunnel shaft at the Surya water supply project site on May 29. Despite extensive operations by local teams and the NDRF, neither the operator nor the machine has been located.
The other war: How Israel scours Gaza for clues about the hostages
All the while, at a "fusion cell" quietly formed in Israel last fall, U.S. and Israeli intelligence and military analysts share imagery from drones and satellites, along with communications intercepts and any other information that comes their way that might offer a hint to the hostages' locations.
Berlin lets Ukraine use German weapons against targets in Russia after the US also eases its stance
Germany and the United States have authorized Ukraine to target some Russian positions on Russian soil with long-range weapons supplied by the West, marking a significant policy shift amid the ongoing conflict. This decision, aimed at defending the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, comes as Ukrainian forces face challenges from Russian attacks in the region. The move has drawn strong reactions from Moscow, with warnings of potential NATO involvement in the conflict. Western leaders have been cautious about easing restrictions on weapons due to fears of provoking Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russian missiles kill 4 people in Kharkiv after Biden OKs a Ukrainian response using US weapons
Ukrainian officials have previously accused Russia of targeting rescue workers by hitting residential buildings with two consecutive missiles - the first one to draw emergency crews to the scene and the second one to wound or kill them. The tactic is called a "double tap" in military jargon. Russia used the same method in Syria's civil war.
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Anant Ambani's Vantara aids timely rescue of an ailing elephant and her calf - Team travels 3,500kms from Jamnagar to Tripura
Anant Ambani's Vantara aided an ailing elephant, Pratima, and her calf, Maniklal, in Tripura's Unakoti district. The initiative is supported by Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation, located in the Jamnagar Refinery Complex.
Death toll rises to 14 in Mumbai hoarding tragedy; search and rescue ops still on
The death toll in the Mumbai hoarding collapse incident is 14 dead, 75 injured. NDRF teams, BMC, and Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar are leading rescue efforts in Ghatkopar area. NDRF assistant commandant Nikhil Mudholkar provided insights during the search operations. Rajawadi Hospital, Bhavesh Bhinde, and BJP leader Kirit Somaiya are also involved.
BRO celebrates 65th Raising Day, to soon commence construction of Shinkun La Tunnel
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 65th Raising Day, with Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane emphasizing the need for the organization to adopt the latest technology and techniques for faster project completion. The BRO is set to commence construction on the Shinkun La Tunnel, which will be the world's highest tunnel once completed. The celebration event in New Delhi highlighted the BRO's successful operations in challenging terrains and weather conditions, including its contributions to relief efforts during natural disasters.
More than 600 people still stranded in Taiwan, 3 days after earthquake that killed at least 12
Rescuers to recover bodies buried on hiking trail after Taiwan's strongest earthquake. Four missing. Search and recovery to resume. Survivors trapped in tunnels. Building demolition in Hualien city.
Will not move from this site: Uttarakhand tunnel rescue hero after spending second night on footpath
A rat-hole miner, Wakeel Hassan, who was involved in a rescue operation last year, is refusing to move from the site where his house was demolished. Despite an offer of alternative accommodation, Hassan insists on his house being reconstructed on the same land and threatens a hunger strike if his demand is not met. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) claims that the land was previously encroached upon and it cannot allow unauthorised constructions.
300 tourists stuck near Atal Tunnel in Rohtang rescued; Heavy snowfall predicted in hilly regions for next two days
The Himachal Pradesh Police successfully rescued 300 stranded tourists near the South Portal (SP) of the Atal Tunnel in Rohtang after heavy snowfall. The rescue operation, led by SP Kullu and supported by local authorities, resulted in the safe evacuation of all the tourists. The India Meteorological Department had issued an orange alert for snowfall in Himachal Pradesh, with heavy rain or snowfall expected in several districts.
Meet Arnold Dix, the international expert who helped rescue 41 workers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel
Dix, who is the president of the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association, specialises in underground and transportation infrastructure, from construction risk to more technical issues associated with the actual safety performance from an operational safety perspective.
'It’s time for gratitude.' Anand Mahindra lauds successful rescue of 41 workers from Uttarkashi tunnel, Gautam Adani calls it 'victory of hope'
The rescue operation involved rat-miners manually digging the final stretch, with the National Disaster Relief Force conducting evaluations and ensuring the workers' well-being.
Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: All 41 workers trapped inside the tunnel rescued after 17 days in darkness
All 41 workers trapped in Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel since November 12 were successfully rescued in a challenging operation involving manual drilling. The workers, draped in garlands, were greeted by officials and taken to the hospital. The rescue marked a significant breakthrough, with "rat miners" manually drilling through rocks and gravel after machinery failures.
Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: How the 12 'rat miners' reached the 41 trapped men
Rat-hole mining experts are nearing a breakthrough in the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand. After 15 days, workers are close to freedom as experts manually drill through the remaining rubble. The process, initiated on Monday, involves using hand-held tools for the final stretch. Safety concerns in rat-hole mining, associated with narrow, vertical pits, have garnered attention, leading to regulatory measures.
Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: Robots to check on mental well-being of trapped workers
"I am here for the mental well-being of the 41 workers stuck in the Silkyara tunnel. This is a homegrown indigenous technology. Now the robots will monitor their mental health. We have systems to monitor the health of workers round-the-clock," Milind Raj said.
Manual horizontal digging begins at Silkyara tunnel
Rescue operations at the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi involve both vertical drilling by SJVNL and manual horizontal digging. SJVNL has drilled 36 out of 86 meters, facing obstacles like boulders and water, with ongoing dewatering efforts. Rat-hole miners will manually dig passages, aiming for a 12-meter evacuation. Alternative methods, including laying 1.2-meter-diameter pipes vertically, are being explored.
Tunnel collapse: "Rescue op will be completed by the end of day," says NDRF DG Atul Karwal
The Director General of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Atul Karwal, has announced that multi-agency rescue operations to free 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakashi will be completed by the end of the day. The trapped workers are in a 2 km-built portion of the tunnel, complete with concrete work for safety.
'Expect we can reach victims in two-odd days': Gadkari after inspecting Uttarkashi tunnel crash site
Union minister Nitin Gadkari, who visited the Uttarkashi tunnel collapse site on Sunday, said he expects the rescuers will be able to reach the victims who are trapped inside it in another two to two-and-a-half-day. Minister Gadkari apprised that those private tunnel experts working for various organisations in the region have also been roped in for the rescue efforts.
Rescue workers send medicine to tunnel workers trapped for four days
Rescue efforts are underway in India as 40 men remain trapped in a collapsed road tunnel in the state of Uttarakhand. The workers, stuck for four days, are alive, and medicine, food, and oxygen have been sent to them through pipes. Debris removal efforts using excavators are ongoing, but new debris falls pose challenges, resulting in injuries to two laborers.
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