Avalanche

Indian Army rescues 14 civilians stranded due to twin avalanches in Jammu and Kashmir

The avalanches, triggered by snow on Tuesday morning, had blocked the Tangdhar-Chowkibal highway.

Jan 18, 2022, 14:18 PM IST

Infallible preparation to avoid danger due to snowfall between Solang-Atal Tunnel

Due to the snowfall between Solang to Atal Tunnel in Manali during the winter season, traveling through the tunnel becomes a risky task. To deal with this danger, the work of installation of avalanche protection on this road is in progress.

Jun 10, 2021, 20:22 PM IST

Uttarakhand glacier break: 15 BRO workers, hailing from Jharkhand, killed in Sumna avalanche

Sumna, where the avalanche occurred on Friday, is located near the confluence of the Girthigad and Kiogad, two streams that originate from the Dhauli Ganga river, which witnessed a calamitous avalanche in February, killing 80 people and leaving 126 missing. Seven people injured in the incident are undergoing treatment. Five of them are receiving treatment at Joshimath Army Hospital.

Apr 27, 2021, 23:44 PM IST

Two Army soldiers killed in avalanche in Siachen

Two Army soldiers were killed in an avalanche in Siachen, military sources said. The incident took place in sub-sector Haneef around 1 pm on Sunday. They could only be rescued by 7 pm and succumbed to their injuries.

Apr 26, 2021, 23:53 PM IST

8 dead, 4 injured in Uttarakhand's Joshimath avalanche, CM Tirath Singh Rawat conducts aerial survey

 Around 391 BRO personnel out of over 400 who were at work when the avalanche occurred on on Friday are said to have reached the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) camps safely, said CM Rawat, who undertook an aerial survey of the area to assess the damage.

Apr 24, 2021, 15:55 PM IST

Avalanche in Uttarakhand's Chamoli, alert issued

A BRO official confirmed the sliding down of a glacier in the area, where labourers are engaged in road construction work. A BRO team was rushed to the spot but there is no clue yet on the damage caused, he said. 

Apr 24, 2021, 00:45 AM IST

Taal Thok Ke (Special Edition): Campaign to save lives after destruction in Uttarakhand

Today's topic in Taal Thok Ke- Campaign to save lives continues in Uttarakhand after destruction.

Feb 07, 2021, 19:32 PM IST

Taal Thok Ke: Speed of inundation in Uttarakhand has reduced, will the destruction be less?

In today's episode of Taal Thok Ke, we will discuss, the speed of inundation in Uttarakhand has reduced, will the destruction be less?

Feb 07, 2021, 18:56 PM IST

ITBP personnel rescue one person who was trapped in the tunnel near Tapovan dam in Chamoli

ITBP के जवानों ने तपोवन डैम के करीब टनल में फंसे एक शख्स को सकुशल बाहर निकाल लिया. देखिए ITBP के रेस्क्यू ऑपरेशन का ये वीडियो.

Feb 07, 2021, 18:46 PM IST

Uttarakhand Glacier Burst: Dead bodies of 8 to 10 people found in Tapovan- ITBP

According to ITBP, dead bodies of 8 to 10 people have been found in Tapovan in Uttarakhand, while some workers are trapped in the tunnel near Tapovan Dam, whose rescue operation is going on.

Feb 07, 2021, 17:08 PM IST

Heavy damage to hydro power project due to breakdown of Glacier in Chamoli district.

The glacier has flowed near the Joshimath in Uttarakhand, due to which the dam of the Rishi Ganga Tapovan Hydro Power Project was broken, heavy damage is reported.

Feb 07, 2021, 14:10 PM IST

Glacier bursts in Uttarakhand's Chamoli, Home Minister Amit Shah says monitoring situation

The glacier burst in Uttarakhand's Chamoli has resulted in massive flooding and casualties are feared in the incident due to the sudden rise in the water level in the area, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has been briefed about the situation.

Feb 07, 2021, 14:02 PM IST

Glacier bursts in Uttarakhand's Chamoli, helpline numbers released

A glacier broke off in Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Sunday, causing a massive flood in the Dhauli Ganga river and endangering the lives of people living along its banks. Massive destruction is feared. The government has released three Helpline numbers for those stuck in the region and need help. 

Feb 07, 2021, 13:47 PM IST

Flash flood in Uttarakhand's Chamoli after glacier break, 150 missing, rescue operation underway

A rescue team has reached the spot and an evacuation work is underway. Hundreds of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel have also been rushed to the spot, the report added. Meanwhile, the Chamoli District Magistrate has instructed officials to evacuate people living in villages on the bank of Dhauliganga river.

Feb 07, 2021, 13:00 PM IST

One jawan killed as avalanche hits Army post in Kashmir's Tangdhar

One trooper has been killed and two injured when an avalanche hit an Army post in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Nov 18, 2020, 12:37 PM IST

Indian Army Lieutenant Colonel, soldier killed in north Sikkim avalanche

Two men of the Indian Army's patrolling-cum-snow clearance party lost their lives in an avalanche that hit an Indian Army post in North Sikkim.

May 15, 2020, 07:18 AM IST

Indian Army launches intense search operation to trace soldier struck by avalanche in Sikkim

The tragedy struck when a brave Indian Army soldier, Lance Naik Sanjeeva Reddy, was operating a dozer in the snowbound high-altitude areas of Sikkim during which he struck by an avalanche.

Apr 11, 2020, 10:09 AM IST

Heavy snowfall hits Kashmir and Ladakh, Army put on high alert, five jawans dead

The army troops are put on high alert due to the ongoing situation and their well-rehearsed drills have saved numerous lives and loss to property in the region. Army helicopters of Army Aviation Corps were also pressed into service for examining the situation and helping rescue operation teams deployed in the area.

Jan 14, 2020, 22:46 PM IST

Five soldiers among 10 killed due to avalanches in different parts of Kashmir

Five soldiers are among the 10 people who have lost their lives due to avalanches in parts of central and north Kashmir on Tuesday (January 14). The fresh snowfall in the region has badly disrupted road and air-traffic. 

Jan 14, 2020, 17:33 PM IST

Multiple avalanches hit Jammu and Kashmir, four soldiers killed in Machil sector, 1 missing

At least four soldiers were killed as multiple avalanches hit Jammu and Kashmir in the last 48 hours. Due to heavy snowfall, avalanches hit Bandipora district's Gurez, Rampura and Kupwara district's Machil in North Kashmir areas.

Jan 14, 2020, 13:30 PM IST