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Uttarakhand Avalanche: 41 Missing, 16 Rescued In Chamoli \| Rescue Operations Underway A devastating avalanche struck Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district near Mana village, trapping 57 construction workers under snow. While 16 people have been rescued, 41 remain missing. The avalanche has.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:52Published on February 28, 2025

Telangana Tunnel Collapse: Rescue Teams Deploy Plasma Cutters, Heavy Machinery To Save 8 Workers Rescue teams continue their mission to save eight trapped workers inside the partially collapsed SLBC tunnel in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool. Plasma cutters, high-grade shutters, and debris removal.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:30Published on February 28, 2025

Desperate Rescue in Telangana Tunnel: Robot Cameras and Rat Miners Race to Save 8 Trapped Workers A desperate rescue operation is underway at the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Telangana, where eight workers have been trapped for over 48 hours after a portion of the tunnel collapsed. To.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published on February 24, 2025

Telangana Tunnel Collapse: Rescue Teams Race Against Time As Survival Hopes Fade \| Watch Telangana tunnel collapse rescue efforts intensify as hopes for the trapped eight workers dwindle. Army, NDRF, and Navy teams deploy advanced machinery, including endoscopic cameras, to navigate.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:30Published on February 24, 2025

Telangana Tunnel Tragedy: Workers Trapped After Roof Collapse \| CM Revanth Reddy on Inspects Tragedy struck in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district as the roof of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel collapsed, leaving eight workers feared trapped. The incident occurred due to the slippage.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:10Published on February 22, 2025

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Cyclone 'Michaung' to strike Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu coasts on Monday; 21 NDRF teams deployed The meeting was held to review the preparedness of state governments and central ministries and departments for impending cyclone 'Michaung' in the Bay of Bengal. DNA - Published on December 3, 2023
Centre approves 1,658 crore recovery plan for Joshimath The Centre approved a Rs 1,658-crore recovery plan for Joshimath in Uttarakhand to make the hill town an excellent example of ecological sustainability. The plan will be implemented in three years,.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 30, 2023
Uttarakhand: NDRF personnel share rescue anecdote, highlight workers' enthusiastic cheers in Silkyara tunnel "Three people went inside, and then some SDRF rescuers also joined us. The first worker rescued was the oldest among them... It took us around 1.5 hours to rescue all the 41 workers," he said. DNA - Published on November 29, 2023

Life at end of tunnel: India moves mountain to rescue 41 on Day 17 The operation to rescue 41 workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi was successful. The multi-agency effort, supported by the PMO and NDRF personnel, lasted 17 days. The trapped workers.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 28, 2023
Ahead of breakthrough, a drill with wheeled stretcher The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are preparing for a high-stakes rescue mission to evacuate 41 workers from the confines of Silkyara tunnel in.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 24, 2023
Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Workers to be rescued by this evening, asserts ONGC director The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel carried out a demonstration of the movement of wheeled stretchers through the pipeline inserted to extricate the trapped workers. DNA - Published on November 24, 2023

Mettle vs Metal: Rescuers put lives on the line in dramatic tunnel operation Someone in the crowd, waiting like the others around him for the 41 men trapped in the Silkyara tunnel to come out, said, “Bas, ho gaya. Ab bahar niklenge humare log .” A second person chimed in.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 23, 2023
'These operations are like war': How rescuers plan to free 41 workers trapped in Uttarakhand tunnel The ongoing rescue operation to save 41 workers trapped inside Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand has reached its final stage. Once the rescue pipe breaks through the debris, NDRF personnel plan to pull.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 23, 2023
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi prays for safety of trapped workers in Uttarkashi tunnel Priyanka Gandhi Vadra wishes for the safety of 41 workers trapped in Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel and urges the Government to provide proper compensation to them. The ongoing operation to save them is.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 23, 2023
Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Focus is on horizontal drilling to rescue workers, say officials Two teams of NDRF are doing rehearsals at the site to deal with any contingency. DNA - Published on November 21, 2023

Race on to save 40 trapped in Char Dham tunnel collapse Rescue operations are underway to evacuate 40 workers who are trapped in an under-construction tunnel on the Char Dham all-weather highway project in Uttarkashi district. Multiple national and state.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 13, 2023
NDRF discovers chemicals at site of pharma plant blast that claimed 8 lives The discovery of barrels of several chemicals, including the highly flammable toluene, by the NDRF at a pharmaceutical firms plant in the extended MIDC in Mahad, where eight workers died in a series of.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 5, 2023
Andhra Pradesh: At least three killed, several hurt as passenger train derails after collision with another A passenger train collision near Vizianagaram killed three and injured several. The Visakhapatnam-Palasa train had halted, awaiting a green signal when it was struck by the Visakhapatnam-Rayagada.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 29, 2023	Sikkim: Congress accuses Centre of being unresponsive towards people in disaster-hit state The Congress' deputy leader in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi alleged that even National Disaster Relief Force teams have not been deployed in the disaster-hit state and the government was nowhere to be.. DNA - Published on October 10, 2023
Uttar Pradesh: 2 dead, 12 rescued as three-storey building collapses in Barabanki Teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are engaged in the relief and rescue work, Barabanki Superintendent of Police Dinesh Kumar Singh said. DNA - Published on September 4, 2023	Himachal Pradesh rains: Shimla landslide death toll rises to 17, furious downpour continues in state The rains in Himachal Pradesh continue in the midst of the rising death toll and destruction while NDRF continues to run risky rescue operations. DNA - Published on August 20, 2023
HM Amit Shah speaks to Gujarat CM, Delhi LG; enquires about flood-like situation, Yamuna status "Spoke to Gujarat CM Shri @Bhupendrapbjp Ji about the flood-like situation occurring in various parts of the state due to the recent heavy rainfall. Also had a discussion with LG of Delhi, Shri VK.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 23, 2023	Maharashtra landslide: 81 still missing, search and rescue operation enters day 4 According to an NDRF official, no body was recovered so far after the search and rescue operation resumed in the morning. The death toll in the landslide mounted to 27 on Saturday, DNA - Published on July 23, 2023
Landslide in Maharashtra's Raigad, 22 people rescued, many feared trapped An incident of landslide was reported at Irshalwadi village in Khalapur tehsil in Maharashtra's Raigad district. Some people are feared trapped inside the debris, the National Disaster Response Force.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 20, 2023	Weather update: Flood-like situation in Ratnagiri, Raigad amid heavy rains, NDRF deploys 12 teams across Maharashtra With more rains expected in coastal Maharashtra in the next couple of days, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar instructed officials to relocate people in several parts of Chiplun town of Ratnagiri.. DNA - Published on July 19, 2023
Delhi, Noida flood news: 'India's No. 1 Bull' worth Rs 1 crore rescued amid Yamuna flooding Three cattle, including a bull from the bloodline 'Pritam' that is worth Rs 1 crore, were rescued from the Noida floods by a team from the NDRF. DNA - Published on July 15, 2023	Cyclone Biparjoy: No lives lost after cyclones' landfall in Gujarat, says NDRF Director General NDRF Director General Atul Karwal said while two lives, unfortunately, were lost before the landfall, not a single human life was lost post the landfall in Gujarat. DNA - Published on June 16, 2023
Balasore train accident: Rescuer suffered hallucinations, another lost appetite, says NDRF DG Atul Karwal IndiaTimes - Published on June 6, 2023	Odisha train accident: NDRF jawan on leave sent 1st accident alert, 'live location' The Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express entered the wrong track and hit a stationary goods train on Friday. Its coaches got scattered all around including on an adjoining track and another.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 4, 2023
Odisha train accident: On leave NDRF jawan, who was travelling in Coromandel Express, sent first accident alert The NDRF jawan sent the 'live location' of the site on WhatsApp to the NDRF control room, and this was used by the first rescue teams to reach the spot official said. DNA - Published on June 4, 2023	3 NDRF units, over 50 fire services rush towards mishap site after 2 trains derail in Odisha; rescue op underway: Officials Three units of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), over 50 fire services with full equipment have rushed to Odisha's Balasore, where a passenger train hit the derailed coaches of another.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 2, 2023
After 20 hours under rubble, man rescued on birthday After 20 agonising hours of being trapped under the debris following the Bhiwandi building crash, labourer Sunil Pisal (32) was safely rescued on Sunday, which was also his birthday. When NDRF and.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 30, 2023	Punjab: Nine dead, 11 hospitalised in Ludhiana gas leak incident; police, NDRF teams reach spot Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has expressed grief over the incident. DNA - Published on April 30, 2023
Death toll in UP cold storage unit accident up to 14, FIR against owners A day after the roof of a cold storage collapsed in Sambhal, UP, with at least two dozen labourers trapped inside, the toll rose to 14 on Friday. Rescue teams from the National Disaster Response Force.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 17, 2023	Locals in quake-hit Turkey exchanged hugs and mementos with NDRF rescuers After working in quake-ravaged Turkiye for 10 days, the 152 rescuers of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were looking forward to not just reuniting with their families that were understandably.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 22, 2023
PM Modi hails Indian relief teams' work in quake-hit Turkey, says India strengthened identity as selfless country Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the Indian assistance and disaster relief teams which were deployed in quake-hit Turkiye and said that in the last few years India has strengthened its.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 20, 2023	PM Modi interacts with NDRF, other organisations involved in Operation Dost in Turkey India launched Operation Dost to extend assistance to Turkey and Syria after devastating quakes and aftershocks in the region. IndiaTimes - Published on February 20, 2023
NDRF team, dog squad members Rambo and Honey return to India after 10-day rescue operation in quake-hit Turkey IndiaTimes - Published on February 17, 2023	Turkey earthquake: NDRF team, dog squad members return after 10-day rescue operation A 47-member National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team along with dog squad members Rambo and Honey returned to India on Friday after conducting a 10-day-long rescue operation from earthquake-hit.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 17, 2023
Turkey-Syria earthquake: NDRF's Romeo & Julie help find 2 trapped girls IndiaTimes - Published on February 14, 2023	Turkey-Syria quake: India's NDRF team rescues 6-year-old girl from debris The spokesperson of the Ministry of Home Affairs has given information about the successful rescue operation by sharing the video. DNA - Published on February 9, 2023
India stands forever for humanity: Jaishankar on supporting Turkey despite differences Following the principle of 'Vasudaiva Kutumbakam', India under 'Operation Dost' sent medical assistance and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team which displays that New Delhi stands.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 8, 2023	Turkey-Syria earthquake: NDRF personnel, highly-skilled dog squads depart from Hindon Airbase An expert National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) search and rescue team along with highly-skilled dog squads departed for Turkey on an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft. In the first batch, India has.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 7, 2023

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Cyclone 'Michaung' to strike Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu coasts on Monday; 21 NDRF teams deployed

Centre approves 1,658 crore recovery plan for Joshimath

Uttarakhand: NDRF personnel share rescue anecdote, highlight workers' enthusiastic cheers in Silkyara tunnel

Life at end of tunnel: India moves mountain to rescue 41 on Day 17

Ahead of breakthrough, a drill with wheeled stretcher

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Workers to be rescued by this evening, asserts ONGC director

Mettle vs Metal: Rescuers put lives on the line in dramatic tunnel operation

'These operations are like war': How rescuers plan to free 41 workers trapped in Uttarakhand tunnel

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi prays for safety of trapped workers in Uttarkashi tunnel

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Focus is on horizontal drilling to rescue workers, say officials

Race on to save 40 trapped in Char Dham tunnel collapse

NDRF discovers chemicals at site of pharma plant blast that claimed 8 lives

Andhra Pradesh: At least three killed, several hurt as passenger train derails after collision with another

Sikkim: Congress accuses Centre of being unresponsive towards people in disaster-hit state

Uttar Pradesh: 2 dead, 12 rescued as three-storey building collapses in Barabanki

Himachal Pradesh rains: Shimla landslide death toll rises to 17, furious downpour continues in state

HM Amit Shah speaks to Gujarat CM, Delhi LG; enquires about flood-like situation, Yamuna status

Maharashtra landslide: 81 still missing, search and rescue operation enters day 4

Landslide in Maharashtra's Raigad, 22 people rescued, many feared trapped

Weather update: Flood-like situation in Ratnagiri, Raigad amid heavy rains, NDRF deploys 12 teams across Maharashtra

Delhi, Noida flood news: 'India's No. 1 Bull' worth Rs 1 crore rescued amid Yamuna flooding

Cyclone Biparjoy: No lives lost after cyclones' landfall in Gujarat, says NDRF Director General

Balasore train accident: Rescuer suffered hallucinations, another lost appetite, says NDRF DG Atul Karwal

Odisha train accident: NDRF jawan on leave sent 1st accident alert, 'live location'

Odisha train accident: On leave NDRF jawan, who was travelling in Coromandel Express, sent first accident alert

3 NDRF units, over 50 fire services rush towards mishap site after 2 trains derail in Odisha; rescue op underway: Officials

After 20 hours under rubble, man rescued on birthday

Punjab: Nine dead, 11 hospitalised in Ludhiana gas leak incident; police, NDRF teams reach spot

Death toll in UP cold storage unit accident up to 14, FIR against owners

Locals in quake-hit Turkey exchanged hugs and mementos with NDRF rescuers

PM Modi hails Indian relief teams' work in quake-hit Turkey, says India strengthened identity as selfless country

PM Modi interacts with NDRF, other organisations involved in Operation Dost in Turkey

NDRF team, dog squad members Rambo and Honey return to India after 10-day rescue operation in quake-hit Turkey

Turkey earthquake: NDRF team, dog squad members return after 10-day rescue operation

Turkey-Syria earthquake: NDRF's Romeo & Julie help find 2 trapped girls

Turkey-Syria quake: India's NDRF team rescues 6-year-old girl from debris

India stands forever for humanity: Jaishankar on supporting Turkey despite differences

Turkey-Syria earthquake: NDRF personnel, highly-skilled dog squads depart from Hindon Airbase