40 labourers feared trapped after portion of under-construction tunnel collapses in Uttarakhand

Dehradun, Nov 12 (UNI) At least 40 labourers are feared trapped after a portion of under-construction 4.5-km-long tunnel between Silkyara and Dandalgaon on the Brahmakhal-Yamunotri National Highway in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district collapsed on Sunday. Officials said efforts are being made to rescue them safely. An oxygen pipe had been sent through water pipelines laid inside…

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SSS chief challenges independent MLA

Kolhapur, Nov 12 (UNI) Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana (SSS) national president and former MP Raju Shetty announced on Sunday that he will not contest forthcoming Lok Sabha elections if independent MLA Prakash Awade (supported by BJP) help farmers get Rs 3,500 per tonne as first installment for this year’s crushing season and Rs 400 as second…

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Diwali celebrated with traditional fervour in Bihar

Patna, Nov 12 (UNI) Diwali, the festival of lights, was celebrated with traditional fervour in Bihar on Sunday with millions of people thronging the temples across the state to offer worship to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi. A large number of people particularly women and girls attired in traditional dresses, worshipped Lord Ganesha and Goddess…

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