Uttarakhand

A tunnel under construction at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydroelectric project in Uttarakhand collapsed overnight, killing at least seven workers. During the rescue operation for 22 people working in the tunnel, officials reported that 12 were rescued alive and three are still missing. Rescue teams from multiple agencies are actively searching for the remaining workers amidst rising water and debris.

A tunnel under construction at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydroelectric project in Uttarakhand collapsed, killing at least seven workers. Rescue teams are currently searching for the remaining missing workers amid rising water and debris. Authorities noted that construction accidents are common in India due to the collision of rapid infrastructure growth with fragile geology.

An under-construction tunnel collapsed at a hydropower project located in Uttarakhand, an Indian northern hill state. Officials confirmed that the incident resulted in the death of at least seven workers.

A tunnel under construction at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydroelectric project in Uttarakhand collapsed overnight, killing at least seven workers. Of 22 people who were working in the tunnel, 12 have been rescued alive and three are reported missing. Rescue teams from national and state forces are currently searching for the remaining workers amidst rising water and debris.

The Supreme Court ruled that a 10 km mining buffer zone applies to all wetland reserves. The decision came after the State of Himachal Pradesh challenged the application of a similar restriction from Uttarakhand.

The death toll in India's hydropower tunnel disaster rose to 25 as rescue teams recovered the last 13 trapped workers. A methane gas explosion at the Teesta Hydroelectric Project in Sikkim caused the collapse, prompting a four-day rescue effort hampered by toxic gas. A high-level committee was formed to investigate and recommend safety measures.

The death toll in India's hydropower tunnel disaster rose to 25 after rescuers recovered the last 13 trapped workers following a gas explosion. The incident occurred at the Teesta Hydroelectric Project in Sikkim, caused by methane gas buildup, with rescue efforts hampered by toxic conditions. A high-level committee was formed to investigate and recommend safety measures.

Toxic gas is hindering rescue efforts for 13 workers trapped in a collapsed hydropower tunnel in India's Sikkim state after a methane gas explosion killed 12 workers. Rescue teams face challenges from gas and water buildup at the Teesta Hydroelectric Project site in a seismically active region with fragile rock formations.

Heavy rain in Uttarakhand caused 120 road closures, including three national highways, and 100 pilgrims were rescued from the Yamunotri route using a rope-guided alternative path.

The Congress party in Uttarakhand is conducting the 'Parivartan Sankalp Yatra' across 10 hill districts as Assembly elections approach in 2027. State Congress chief Ganesh Godiyal asserts that change is inevitable after the polls.

An 'Orange' alert for rain was issued in Uttarakhand's Nainital and Bageshwar districts. A 'Monsoon war room' has been established in Punjab's Ludhiana to track monsoon activity.

A fire at M&M Logistics Solutions, an Amazon delivery partner in Uttarakhand, killed two people on June 5. The building allegedly lacked valid fire safety clearance, alarms, smoke detectors, and proper emergency exits. Amazon has vowed to take action against the delivery partner.

The article compares the existing Uniform Civil Codes (UCCs) in Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Assam as West Bengal prepares to propose its own UCC bill. It highlights similarities and differences among the three states' implementations of the UCC framework.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported favorable conditions for the southwest monsoon to advance into parts of the North Arabian Sea, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand within the next 2-3 days. Delhi and Uttar Pradesh are currently experiencing heatwaves, but the IMD suggests the monsoon delay may end in 5-6 days.

An intelligence alert has been issued over a potential Khalistani terror threat targeting Delhi and Uttarakhand, prompted by an email warning of possible attacks in the coming days. Security measures have been heightened in response to the threat.

Over 150 Nihangs are camping at Paonta Sahib gurdwara, refusing to leave until four arrested members are released. A market dispute in Uttarakhand on June 16 led to violence, injuring several locals and one Nihang, prompting police to arrest four Nihangs and file a case.

A parking dispute involving a group of Nihang Sikhs in Uttarakhand escalated into a major law-and-order challenge during the Char Dham and Hemkund Sahib pilgrimage season. The incident highlights tensions between religious groups and local authorities.

Eight individuals were arrested in connection with an alleged embezzlement scandal involving donations for the Ram temple. The article also highlights a standoff between Nihang Sikhs and police in Uttarakhand, the release of names of servicemen who died during Operation Sindoor, and updates on Venezuela’s earthquake death toll, fuel price revisions, Apple product price hikes, and FIFA highlights.

Nihang Sikhs breached barricades at the Uttarakhand border to head toward Hemkund Sahib. The protesters vowed not to return to Punjab until four Nihang members arrested in the Karnprayag incident are released.

The CBI secured attachment of ₹25 crore assets in a Uttarakhand chit fund case, with six properties in Uttarakhand, 16 in Uttar Pradesh, and one in Mumbai ordered for attachment by authorities.

Pushkar Singh Dhami performed yoga on International Yoga Day. The government is committed to making Uttarakhand a global capital of Yoga and Wellness.