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BRO Containers Save Lives: 46 Workers Rescued from Avalanche; PM Modi Contacts Dhami

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2 years ago

March 1, 2025

Eight containers located at a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp near Mana village, just ahead of Badrinath, provided crucial shelter for workers who were trapped during an avalanche on Friday. The 46 road construction workers found refuge in these containers after a glacier collapsed onto the Badrinath-Mana Road.

State disaster management officials, along with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, reported that the rescued workers took shelter inside the BRO containers positioned along the affected road.

Rescuers successfully located five of the eight containers that had been buried by the snow, managing to save 46 workers. Unfortunately, four others perished due to their injuries and shock. The Chief Minister noted that rescue teams are diligently searching for the remaining three containers as five more BRO workers are still unaccounted for.

“There were eight containers in the affected area, from which BRO workers were rescued. Five have been found, and efforts are ongoing to locate the remaining three buried beneath the thick snow and glacier debris,” Dhami explained. “Army sniffer dogs have been deployed, and three teams are actively patrolling. Additionally, we have requested a Ground Penetration Radar (GPR) from Delhi to aid in locating the buried containers,” he added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to gather information on the rescue operation and the overall situation on the ground. “The Prime Minister is personally overseeing the situation and has assured that the Centre will provide all necessary support. He also asked if any additional assistance from central agencies is needed for the rescue efforts,” Dhami stated.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah have been in ongoing contact about the operation. Dhami expressed concern regarding the heavy rain and snowfall in the avalanche-affected area, which stretches nearly 20 kilometers. The snowfall, reaching six to seven feet, has heightened fears of further avalanches in the days ahead.

In response, the Chief Minister has instructed the Chamoli district administration to relocate other workers in the vicinity to safer locations. The State Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Department will soon issue an advisory regarding this matter.

A total of 55 BRO road construction workers were caught in the massive avalanche triggered by a glacier collapse near the Indo-China border village of Mana. A joint rescue operation involving the Indian Army, ITBP, BRO, and the Indian Air Force, aided by six helicopters, successfully rescued 46 workers, while four tragically lost their lives due to the extreme cold.

Additionally, the Chief Minister has directed state disaster management officials to restore communication networks in villages that have been cut off due to heavy snowfall. He has also ordered the immediate restoration of electricity supply to five blocks in the region that have experienced power outages for the past two days.

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Couple Uses Dupatta to Rescue Biker from Flash Flood

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2 weeks ago

September 1, 2026

Namma Kudla

National: A family in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba risked their lives to rescue a biker trapped in a flash flood following heavy rainfall.

The incident occurred on the Kakiara-Tunuhatti road in the Bharmala area of Bhatiyat. Heavy rain caused water to flood the road, creating a strong and dangerous current.

The biker struggled to stay safe as he was caught in the fast-flowing water. Two women, including a newlywed woman, quickly used a dupatta as a makeshift rope to rescue him.

The biker held onto the dupatta while the family members pulled him towards safety. Another person also joined the rescue effort.

A video of the incident has gone viral on social media. The family’s courage and quick thinking have received widespread praise online.

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Two Arrested for Alleged Assault on Minor Girl in Moving Bus

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2 weeks ago

August 31, 2026

Namma Kudla

Noida: Two men, including a bus driver and conductor, have been arrested for allegedly gang-raping a 16-year-old girl on a moving sleeper bus in Greater Noida.

Police said the incident occurred on August 4 when the girl boarded an empty bus while travelling to Noida Sector 63.

The accused allegedly assaulted the girl and later abandoned her near Kashmere Gate in Delhi, around 40 kilometres away.

Following the survivor’s complaint, police launched an investigation and arrested both accused from Timarpur in North Delhi.

The bus has been seized, and CCTV footage and forensic evidence are being examined.

Further investigation is underway.

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21-Year-Old Model Murdered Inside Home, Gym Trainer Accused

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3 weeks ago

August 27, 2026

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New Delhi: A 21-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death inside her home in West Delhi on Wednesday. The police suspect her gym trainer, identified as Imran, in the case.

The victim, identified as Muskan, was a student and model. She was reportedly alone at her home on the second floor of a building in Tilak Nagar when the incident took place.

According to the police, Imran allegedly attacked Muskan with a knife. He then fled from the spot.

Neighbours heard Muskan’s screams and rushed to her house. They found her lying in a pool of blood.

The neighbours immediately took her to a nearby hospital. However, she died while undergoing treatment.

Police teams have launched a search for the accused. Investigators are also checking CCTV footage from the area to trace his movements.

Muskan’s friend Aman said she was the youngest of three sisters. He said her elder sister, who is in Chandigarh, called him after learning about the attack.

Aman said he immediately asked another friend to reach the house and take Muskan to the hospital. By the time he arrived, an ambulance had already taken her away.

He also claimed that Muskan’s sisters had earlier told him that Imran used to harass her. He said Imran had allegedly behaved in a similar manner in the past.

The police are investigating the exact motive behind the murder. Further details are awaited.