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Telangana Minister: No Hope for Survival of 8 Men Trapped in SLBC Tunnel

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1 year ago

March 1, 2025

Telangana Minister Jupally Krishna Rao expressed on Friday that the prospects for the survival of the eight men trapped in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel are grim. This announcement came as scientists from the National Geophysical Research Institute utilized ground penetrating radar (GPR) technology to capture images aimed at identifying the workers’ locations within the tunnel in Nagarkurnool.

Meanwhile, District Collector B. Santosh reported that no bodies have yet been recovered, and rescue operations continue as crews work tirelessly to remove metal debris and silt obstructing access to the trapped individuals.

Earlier, Minister Jupally Krishna Rao, a native of Nagarkurnool and present in the area over the past week, stated, “Unless something miraculous occurs, the likelihood of survival for the trapped workers in the SLBC tunnel is very low.”

However, Collector B. Santosh reiterated that no bodies have been discovered and emphasized, “The rescue operation is ongoing. Any rumors circulating are unfounded.”

Today, scientists from NGRI took detailed images of the debris and sludge to better locate the trapped individuals with the GPR machine. Though some unverified sources claimed that “anomalies” suggesting the presence of human remains were detected in the sludge, these findings remain under scrutiny.

Balram Naik, Chairman and Managing Director of Singareni Collieries, indicated that removing all debris, including the damaged tunnel boring machine, gravel, and sludge, could take at least a week. Water-logging extends for two kilometers in the area. For the next two days, efforts will focus on cutting through the metal and clearing the sludge, with approximately 250 workers from Singareni Collieries mobilized to aid in these operations.

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UP Teen Dies in Street Racing Crash In Lucknow

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6 hours ago

March 16, 2026

Namma Kudla

Uttar Pradesh: A 17-year-old Class 12 student died in a road accident during a street race in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday.

The victim, Naitik Kumar, was riding a Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 with a group of bikers near Janeshwar Mishra Park. While racing, he suddenly lost control of his bike after hitting something on the road.

His bike crashed into a Honda Activa in front of him. He then fell onto a road divider and suffered serious head injuries.

The Activa slid across the road and hit another bike, a Kawasaki Ninja, which was moving at high speed. The Ninja rider was adjusting his action camera when the accident happened.

Naitik Kumar was rushed to a nearby hospital, but doctors declared him dead. Police said he was not wearing proper protective gear.

Two others involved in the accident suffered minor injuries. Police are checking CCTV footage to find the exact cause of the crash.

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BCM Hostel Manager Dies by Suicide

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12 hours ago

March 16, 2026

Namma Kudla

Hassan: A hostel manager working under the Backward Classes Welfare Department died by suicide in Channarayapatna of Hassan district.

The deceased has been identified as Lokesh (45). He had been serving as a warden for two hostels in Guddenahalli, Hassan, and was recently promoted as a hostel manager a few days ago. Following the promotion, he was posted as the manager of the BCM hostel in Channarayapatna.

According to reports, Lokesh allegedly died by suicide by hanging himself at his residence on Saturday night.

The exact reason for his suicide is not yet known. Local police visited the spot, conducted a preliminary inspection, and have begun an investigation into the incident.