LIVE BLOG14 Aug 2026 | 08:21:22 AM ISTAt least nineteen workers were trapped inside an under-construction tunnel in Uttarakhand's Chamoli districtSynopsisUttarakhand Tunnel Collapse Live News Updates: Rescue teams raced on Friday to evacuate workers trapped inside an under-construction THDC tunnel at Pipalkoti in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district after water and debris entered the tunnel. NDRF and SDRF personnel continued the operation amid rising water levels, while officials said seven of 19 rescued workers had died at the district hospital.Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse Live News Updates: Rescue operations continued on Friday to evacuate workers trapped inside an under-construction tunnel of the Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited (THDC) at Pipalkoti in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, a day after water and debris entered the tunnel. Seven people have died among those rescued and taken to the District Hospital in Gopeshwar, officials said.A total of 19 people were brought to the hospital from the accident site. Dr Aayush, speaking to reporters, said seven had been declared dead, while 13 had initially arrived in relatively stable condition. Ten were admitted, while one young man whose condition was unstable was referred to the Base Hospital in Srinagar.Rescue teams battle rising water inside tunnelNDRF and SDRF teams are continuing efforts to reach and evacuate the remaining workers trapped inside the tunnel. NDRF team commander Amrit Lal Meena said a large volume of water had entered the tunnel when rescuers reached the site, with water also seeping in from the sides.Meena said specialised equipment was being used during the rescue operation and that four bodies had been recovered from the water so far. He said the operation would continue until all those trapped were retrieved.Around 20-22 workers were insideTHDC Executive Director (Projects) Kumar Sharad said around 20 to 22 workers were inside the tunnel when the accident occurred. Officials had initially said 18 workers were rescued and shifted to the district hospital for treatment.Sharad said three to four of the rescued workers were in serious condition. The rescue operation remains underway as teams work to evacuate the remaining workers from the under-construction tunnel. Show more Show less1 New Update3.0 magnitude earthquake hits Himachal Pradesh's ChambaAn earthquake of magnitude 3.0 struck Chamba in Himachal Pradesh on Friday, reported the National Centre of Seismology (NCS).The earthquake hit the district at 06:36 am.Sharing the details on its website, the NCS said, "M: 3.0 - Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, Origin Time: 2026-08-14 06:36:28 IST, Latitude: 33.131, Longitude: 76.585, Depth: 5 km."Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse Live News Updates: NDRF, SDRF race to rescue trapped workers in Chamoli; 7 dead, 19 injuredRescue operations continued on Friday to evacuate workers trapped inside an under-construction tunnel of the Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited (THDC) at Pipalkoti in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, a day after water and debris entered the tunnel. Seven people have died among those rescued and taken to the District Hospital in Gopeshwar, officials said.A total of 19 people were brought to the hospital from the accident site. Dr Aayush, speaking to reporters, said seven had been declared dead, while 13 had initially arrived in relatively stable condition. Ten were admitted, while one young man whose condition was unstable was referred to the Base Hospital in Srinagar.Rescue teams battle rising water inside tunnelNDRF and SDRF teams are continuing efforts to reach and evacuate the remaining workers trapped inside the tunnel. NDRF team commander Amrit Lal Meena said a large volume of water had entered the tunnel when rescuers reached the site, with water also seeping in from the sides.Meena said specialised equipment was being used during the rescue operation and that four bodies had been recovered from the water so far. He said the operation would continue until all those trapped were retrieved.Around 20-22 workers were insideTHDC Executive Director (Projects) Kumar Sharad said around 20 to 22 workers were inside the tunnel when the accident occurred. Officials had initially said 18 workers were rescued and shifted to the district hospital for treatment.Sharad said three to four of the rescued workers were in serious condition. The rescue operation remains underway as teams work to evacuate the remaining workers from the under-construction tunnel.Today marks the 12th day of my hunger strike and the 21st day of the protest. My health isn't great today; my blood sugar level has risen, and my blood pressure is also high. Health workers have advised me to go to the hospital, but I have refused... There is a possibility that a team will go to hold talks with the government today. Discussions are underway, and a team from our side may go for negotiations... Talks are being held with the ministers. Jairam Kumar Mahato is leading the dialogue, and the talks might take place later this evening. Representatives from both sides will be present, and a group of five of us will go to put forward our points... We remain adamant on our demands: the cancellation of the JPSC and JSSC CGL exams, a CBI inquiry, and the enactment of strict laws. We stand firm on these three demands- JPSC-JSSC aspirants’ student protestor Prem NayakToday we mark #PartitionHorrorsRemembranceDay. We recall the courage of all those who were impacted by Partition. It was a moment in history that tore apart several lives…families were uprooted, loved ones were lost and immense suffering was endured. At the same time, overcoming this, people rebuilt their lives from nothing, turned adversity into achievement and contributed immensely to our nation’s progress. Their life journeys remind us of the strength of the human spirit. May this day deepen our resolve to preserve harmony and brotherhood in our nation and collectively work towards building a Viksit Bharat- PM Modi on X