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Uttarkashi tunnel rescue | TV channels advised to be cautious, sensitive while reporting

Silkyara Rescue Operation: TV channels asked to refrain from sensationalising Uttarakhand rescue ops; ensure operations not disrupted by presence of cameras, reporters, equipment.

The Hindu

Uttarakhand govt. to bear travel expenses of relatives of trapped workers

Uttarakhand govt. to bear expenses of relatives of 41 trapped workers at Silkyara tunnel. CM Dhami assures families of rescue soon. Psychiatrists roped in to maintain morale. Rescue ops on war footing since Nov 12 landslide. Part of Char Dham all-weather road project.

The Hindu

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: PM Modi speaks to Dhami on rescue operations, says need to maintain workers' morale

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Pushkar Singh Dhami briefed PM Modi about the rescue operations in detail and said all the trapped workers are safe with oxygen, nutritious food and water being constantly supplied to them.

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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse highlights Himalayan fragility and the need for escape routes

It’s now Day 8 for the 41 workers trapped inside the Barkot-Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi. On November 18, a delegation headed by the prime minister’s former advisor Bhaskar Khulbe reviewed the situation on the ground, even as the government last week promised that “all coordinated efforts” were being made to…

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Uttarkashi tunnel collapse | BRO building road to top of hill to start vertical drilling

Efforts underway to build access road at top of hill for vertical drilling to reach 41 trapped workers. 5-plan strategy devised to rescue them. BRO, Army, PMO, NHIDCL, Forest Dept. assisting in rescue ops. CM Dhami & Union Minister Gadkari review ops.

The Hindu

The power of the rhododendron

Uttarakhand's rhododendron is a symbol of grace, tenacity, and cultural value. Its vivid hues of red, pink, white, and purple are breathtaking, blooming from late March to May. It is an integral part of rituals and mythology, used in regional cuisine and medical treatments. Rising temperatures and changed precipitation patterns…

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As losses mount, Rajasthan and M.P. farmers seek action against nilgais, stray cattle

Farmers in MP/Rajasthan demand govt help to control growing nilgai/stray cattle population, which destroys crops. They cite Bihar/Uttarakhand as examples. Farmers incur high costs to secure land, while elephants are a new problem in MP. Govt should lift ban on cattle trade/adopt neutering methods to save farmers.

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In five-hour operation, IAF airlifts 27.5 tonnes of critical equipment for Uttarakhand rescue efforts

IAF undertook three missions with C-130 transport aircraft and airlifted 27.5 tonnes of critical rescue equipment into this short airstrip.

The Hindu

Senior National men’s hockey championship | Punjab gets walkover, Tamil Nadu routs Assam

A whopping 47 goals were scored on the opening day of the Hockey India-13th Senior National men’s hockey championship here on Friday. Punjab received a walkover from Tripura in the first match, Manipur then thumped Madhya Pradesh 7-2, Maharashtra blanked Uttarakhand 22-0, while Tamil Nadu took apart Assam 15-1 in…

The Hindu

Uttarakhand: Vehicle falls into gorge in Nainital killing 8 people

The vehicle fell into the gorge while trying to save a motorcycle coming from the opposite direction. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Proposed UCC in Uttarakhand not aimed at targeting any section: CM Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the hill state was not aimed at appeasing any section or targeting a community, and asserted its implementation would empower all sections of society.

The Hindu

India tunnel collapse: fears rise for trapped workers as some fall ill

Group of 40 trapped underground for 72 hours with rescue efforts hampered by boulder falls and machinery faults

The Guardian - UK

War of words between Asaduddin Owaisi, Congress over ‘links to RSS’

The State Congress president Revanth Reddy, alluding to a tacit understanding between AIMIM and the BJP, accused Mr. Owaisi of wearing “khaki knickers under his sherwani”.

The Hindu

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Large diameter pipes, drilling machines arrive at site for evacuation of 40 trapped workers

Resucue operations continued for the third day to evacuate 40 workers still trapped inside an underconstruction tunnel that collapsed on Sunday.

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Rescuers hope to 'soon' reach 40 trapped workers in collapsed Indian tunnel

The Silkyara tunnel collapsed early Sunday morning after a landslide, trapping dozens of workers inside

The Guardian - UK

Rescue operation under way in India to save workers trapped after tunnel collapse

Entrance to Silkyara tunnel collapsed in early hours of Sunday with dozens of workers inside

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Haridwar: Devotees take holy dip in river Ganga on the occasion of Somvati Amavasya

Devotees celebrated Somvati Amavasya at the banks of the Ganga river in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, on Monday.

Al Jazeera

Dozens of workers feared trapped after India tunnel collapse

Rescue efforts are under way to reach workers trapped in tunnel collapse in India’s Uttarakhand state.

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Uttarakhand Tragedy: Tunnel collapses in Uttarkashi, 36 workers trapped; Rescue operations on

A portion of the under-construction tunnel connecting Silkyara to Dandalgaon collapsed on Saturday night in Uttarkashi. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Uttarakhand government plans special Assembly session amid buzz over UCC Bill, quota hike

Uttarakhand govt. to call special Assembly session to pass UCC or 10% reservation for statehood agitators. Draft of UCC ready, taking into account gender equality, property rights & adoption rules. Cabinet subcommittee formed to decide on agitators' reservation demand.

The Hindu

Products from Uttarakhand bag GI tags

Uttarakhand GI-tagged: 15+ products incl. Berinag tea, Bichhu buti fabrics, mandua, jhangora, gahat, lal chawal, kala bhat, malta, chaulai, buransh, pahari toor dal, likhai, mombatti, pichhoda, litchis, peaches, wooden masks, Lakhori mirchis.

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SC Collegium proposes new Chief Justices for three High Courts

The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Thursday recommended to the government the appointment of three new Chief Justices to the High Courts of Uttarakhand, Orissa, and Meghalaya.

The Hindu

More arrests in Lalit Patil drug case after Mumbai police nab key aide from Uttarakhand

Mumbai police nab Harish Pant, an associate of drug kingpin Lalit Patil, from Uttarakhand. Patil and Pant remanded in police custody till Oct 30. Pune police suspends Assistant Police Inspector Savita Bhagwat for security lapses. Congress MLA Ravindra Dhangekar accuses Dr. Sanjeev Thakur of providing "five-star treatment" to Patil. Shiv…

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CBI summons ex-Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat in horse trading case

CBI serves notice to ex-Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat at hospital; seeks voice samples in bribery case. Rawat expresses shock, requests new date citing health reasons. Case dates back to 2016 when video surfaced of Rawat allegedly buying support of MLAs during President's rule. CBI also booked ex-Cabinet Minister & CEO…

The Hindu

Uttarakhand government signs MoUs worth ₹10,150 crore at Chennai roadshow

Uttarakhand CM Dhami signs MoUs worth ₹10,150 crore in Chennai roadshow ahead of GIM. Invites industrial groups to attend GIM in Dehradun on Dec 8-9. State amended 30 policies to make it investor-friendly with 'Peace to Prosperity' mantra.

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