PMO led rescue Operations, getting various agencies together
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 Successful rescue of 41 workers trapped in Silkyara tunnel prompts PMO intervention to collaborate with agencies. PMO officials including Bhaskar Khulbe and a Uttarakhand representative join crisis management group. PMO mobilizes experts and equipment from major PSUs and deploys relevant technologies like drones and endoscopic cameras. Road transport minister emphasizes the need for safety audits of tunnels and finding solutions for fragile Himalayan region. Whole of government approach adopted with involvement of various ministries, organizations, and private entities.
Ten of the total 14 districts in Kerala are among the 30 most landslide-prone districts in the country, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) noted in its 2023 report, raising alarm over the increasing vulnerability of the Western Ghats. But it has not slowed down the pace of development in the sensitive region, setting it up for one disaster after another, experts say. The risk assessment led by the Hyderabad-based National Remote Sensing Centre ranked Thrissur third among the most vulnerable districts after Rudraprayag and Tehri Garhwal in Uttarakhand.
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On railway budget allocation, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav says, "I am thankful to PM Narendra Modi and FM Nirmala Sitharaman. This year, Rs 3694 crore have been allocated for the ongoing railway projects in Jammu and Kashmir. The work is also going on for the new projects... This project is about to be completed soon. In Uttarakhand, Rs 5131 crore have been allocated for the railway projects. The project of Karnaprayag is important for us. It has a 213 km long tunnel. The two Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) used here are named 'Shiv' and 'Shakti'..."
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The business community in Uttarakhand has praised the Union Budget 2024 for the separate disaster-related package and provisions for youth employment. However, the lack of GST simplification and specific provisions for traders has left the business community somewhat disappointed. One India had a special discussion with traders from Dehradun regarding the budget.
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The Supreme Court on July 22 stayed the order passed by Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand police asking eatery owners along the Kanwar Yatra path to display names of owners and the staff employed by them. The directives issued by the Uttar Pradesh government are discriminatory, the top court said. The court was hearing a plea by an NGO that challenged the orders issued by the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand government. The order directed shop owners and eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display the names of their owners.
#SupremeCourt #KanwarYatraEateriesName #EateriesOwnerName #MahuaMoitraPetition #KanwariyaYatra #LegalUpdate #CivilRights #FoodRegulations #PrivacyRights #CommunalHarmony #MahuaMoitra #AkhileshYadav #Discrimination #CourtOrder #FoodSafety #LegalIntervention #UttarPradesh #Uttarakhand
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In a tragic incident in Kedarnath, Uttarakhand, a landslide triggered by heavy rains has resulted in the deaths of at least three people, including two tourists from Maharashtra. The landslide, which occurred between Gaurikund and Chirbasa, also injured eight others. Kedarnath, located in the Rudraprayag district, is renowned for its Kedarnath Temple, a major pilgrimage site.
#KedarnathYatra #KedarnathLandslide #LandslideKedarnath #KedarnathLandslideVideo #RudraprayagLandslide #PushkarSinghDhami #Landslide #Rudraprayag #Uttarakhand #RescueOperation #HeavyRains #TouristTragedy #NaturalDisaster #GangotriHighway #KedarnathTemple #StateDisasterResponseForce #TravelSafety #WeatherImpact #EmergencyServices #PilgrimageSafety
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Day Eight saw the 101 Regulars departing Leh for Sarchu, a 260 km journey. After fuelling up in Karu, the last petrol station before Tandi, they travelled through notable stops like Upshi, where they thanked the Border Roads Organisation for their tireless efforts. They climbed Tanglang La, one of the highest motorable passes, and paused at Debring for a meal. The route offered breathtaking vistas of the Himalayas, More Plains' flatlands, and the challenging passes of Lachulung La and Nakee La. They navigated the thrilling Gata Loops before finally arriving at Sarchu, the night's halt, where they enjoyed a warm dinner, marking another day in their tribute to Kargil heroes
#25YearsOfKargil #KargilChronicles #KargilRideDay5 #MotorcycleExpedition #KargilWarHeroes #KargilDiwas #IndianMilitaryAcademy #101RegularCourse #VikramBatra #KargilAnniversary #MilitaryTribute #Sacrifice #NationalSovereignty #ArmedForces #IndianArmy #JaiHind #LestWeForget
After the Silkyara tunnel collapsed, the rescue agencies are employing a multi-pronged approach to save 41 workers. Vertical drilling is considered the fastest... IndiaTimes
International Tunneling Expert Arnold Dix has conducted an inspection at the Silkyara tunnel collapse site in Uttarkashi, India, as part of the efforts to rescue... IndiaTimes