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Rescue operations to safely evacuate the 41 workers trapped after a section of an under-construction tunnel collapsed in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi entered day 17 on Tuesday, with rescuers opting for manual drilling over mother alternatives that include vertical drilling from the collapsed tunnel’s top.
Meanwhile, Mahmood Ahmad, Managing Director of the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), reports that 44 meters of vertical drilling have been completed out of the required 86. He stated that vertical drilling has been temporarily halted and that all possibilities for the rescue effort have been implemented.
Uttarakhand Tunnel Operations Go Live: State Health Minister Applauds Teamwork
Health Minister Dhan Singh Rawat tells the public that all individuals are in excellent health after being updated on the condition of the rescued workers from the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand. Regarding the ongoing treatment, Rawat stated, “…Everything is OK… They will be detained here today and tomorrow for medical checks. They will be released home in accordance with the head of AIIMS, health department personnel, and doctors…”
Uttarakhand Tunnel Operations Are In Full Swing, Says AIIMS Director
“The rescued workers are quite normal, I won’t even call them patients,” says Rishikesh Meenu Singh, Executive Director & CEO of AIIMS. They are feeling perfectly normal and behaving perfectly normal. Their vital signs, blood pressure, and oxygenation are all normal. We conducted some preliminary examinations to examine their electrolytes and other blood parameters. The report will be delivered, and we will also perform an ECG to see whether there is any effect on the heart. We shall be conducting very basic studies. We will also conduct a simple psychiatric examination so that we can follow up later to see if this occurrence has had any long-term effects on them…”
Odisha Minister Meets with Rescued State Employees
Odisha Minister Sarada Prashad Nayak visited with the rescued people earlier today at the Community Health Centre Chinyaisaur.
In the aftermath of the Silkyara Tunnel rescue’s success, Congress Leader Tariq Anwar criticizes the BJP’s politicization
A day after the successful rescue of all 41 workers who had been trapped in the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi since November 12, Congress leader Tariq Anwar slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of injecting politics into every issue. Anwar emphasized the gravity of the tragedy by expressing “the nation’s collective concern and prayers for the trapped workers.” However, he also accused the BJP of pursuing political advantage even during times of national calamity.
Rishikesh AIIMS Performs Medical Exams on 41 Rescued Workers
Following a dramatic rescue operation from Uttarakhand’s Silkyara tunnel, medical personnel at Rishikesh AIIMS have begun rigorous health exams for all 41 workers evacuated from the treacherous underground conditions.
Workers arrive in Rishikesh for additional medical examinations
The IAF’s transport aircraft Chinook flew all 41 rescued personnel to Rishikesh, where they will be evaluated further at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
Workers are being sent to AIIMS Rishikesh for additional medical examinations
The IAF’s transport aircraft Chinook is transporting the 41 rescued personnel to AIIMS Rishikesh for further medical evaluation.
Uttarakhand Tunnel Operations: CM Dhami Distributes Relief Cheques to Rescued Employees
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inquires about the condition of rescued workers at the Chinyalisaur Community condition Centre. He also distributes relief checks to the workers.
According to Arnold Dix, U’khand Tunnel Ops: “With a clear mind and a warm heart, anything is possible”
“With a clear mind and a warm heart, anything is possible,” Arnold Dix said after the successful rescue mission. “The impossible is possible, and we proved it here.”
Uttarakhand Tunnel Operations: The Himalayas Inspire Us to Stay Fir, Says CM Dhami
“This rescue mission was full of challenges,” Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said. “The Himalayas inspire us to remain firm and unmovable and to keep moving ahead.”
Uttarakhand Tunnel Operations: ‘Igas Bagwal’ To Be Celebrated Today Evening At CM Dhami’s Residence
To commemorate the successful rescue of all 41 workers, the Garhwali festival of Igas Bagwal will be held today at Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s residence in Dehradun.
Uttarakhand Tunnel Operations: All Workers Are Doing Well, According to Uttarakhand Minister After Meeting Laborers
“All the workers are doing well,” Uttarakhand minister Prem Chand Aggarwal says after meeting with rescued workers at Chinyalisaur Community Health Centre. They are content. If necessary, they can be relocated to Rishikesh in accordance with SOPs.”
Uttarakhand Tunnel Operations: When Debris Fell, We Knew We Were Stuck: Rescued Workers’ First Reaction
The first reaction of one of the rescued workers has been released. Vishwajeet Kumar Verma, speaking to news agency ANI, says they knew they were caught as the rubble dropped. “We knew we were stuck when the debris fell.” We had problems for the first 10-15 hours. However, a conduit was later installed to supply us with rice and dal.
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