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Rescue teams in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool district intensify efforts inside the SLBC tunnel, deploying advanced robotic cameras and detection dogs on the 19th day of operations to locate the seven trapped workers.

Telangana tunnel search: AI tech, dogs aid 19th-day effort

March 12, 2025, 10:10 AM - 3 min read

Rescue operations for the seven individuals trapped in Telangana’s SLBC tunnel entered the 19th day, with intensified efforts using AI-equipped robotics and detection dogs. Officials are focusing on suspected locations identified through radar surveys and cadaver dogs to locate the missing individuals amid hazardous conditions.

Gurpreet Singh, a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) operator, died after being trapped inside the partially collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel.

Telangana tunnel rescue: TBM operator’s body sent to Punjab

March 10, 2025, 10:53 AM - 3 min read

Gurpreet Singh’s body, recovered from the collapsed SLBC tunnel in Telangana, has been sent to Punjab. Rescue teams continue efforts to locate seven others still trapped. Authorities are deploying advanced techniques, while Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh to Singh’s family.

MoS VK Singh highlights difficulties faced in Silkyara tunnel rescue

December 1, 2023, 08:13 PM - 2 min read

MoS V K Singh on Thursday shared insights on the "extraordinary" rescue operation carried out to save 41 labourers from the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi.

Gabbar Singh, the voice of trapped tunnel labourers

November 29, 2023, 07:10 PM - 2 min read

Gabbar Singh Negi's house in the Lalpani area of the town suddenly came to life on Tuesday night as the news about of the safe evacuation of 41 workers trapped at Sikyara tunnel reached his kin who had been glued to the TV set waiting the whole day for the good news.

Silkyara tunnel project to continue after safety audit, repairs : Official

November 29, 2023, 06:19 PM - 2 min read

The ambitious Rs 12,000-crore project aims to provide all-weather connectivity to four holy towns -- Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath in Uttarakhand.

Uttarakhand Tunnel rescue operation successful; Labourers rescued after 17 days

November 28, 2023, 08:16 PM - 2 min read

The operation to rescue labourers stuck in the partially-collapsed Silkyara tunnel has succeeded after 17 days of the rescue operation.

Manual drilling to begin in Uttarkashi tunnel, Auger machine parts stuck in rubble removed

November 27, 2023, 01:54 PM - 2 min read

The auger drill -- a corkscrew-like device with a rotary blade at the front end -- that was drilling into the debris got stuck Friday evening, forcing officials to give up on the 25-tonne machine. Parts of the auger were left to be removed from an 8.15-metre area on Sunday night.