THDC tunnel accident – newsmantra.in l Latest news on Politics, World, Bollywood, Sports, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Trending news | News Mantra https://newsmantra.in Latest news on Politics, World, Bollywood, Sports, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Trending news | News Mantra Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:06:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://newsmantra.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cropped-newmantra-logo-32x32.png THDC tunnel accident – newsmantra.in l Latest news on Politics, World, Bollywood, Sports, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Trending news | News Mantra https://newsmantra.in 32 32 THDC Tunnel Accident: ₹45 Lakh Aid for Families of Deceased Workers, ₹3.50 Lakh for Injured https://newsmantra.in/thdc-tunnel-accident-45-lakh-aid-deceased-workers/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:06:57 +0000 https://newsmantra.in/?p=84480 CHAMOLI. A relief package has been finalised for workers affected by the tunnel accident at THDC India Limited’s Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project in Chamoli. Under the settlement reached on August 21, 2026, the dependents of each deceased worker will receive around ₹45 lakh in total assistance, while every injured worker will be provided ₹3.50 lakh as ex-gratia compensation.

The agreement was reached during talks mediated by Chamoli Sub-Divisional Magistrate Rajkumar Pandey, with representatives of THDCIL, Hindustan Construction Company and the Hindustan Federation Union participating.

The ₹45 lakh package includes contributions from THDCIL and HCC, along with additional assistance from other sources. EPF claims will be settled separately, and the compensation will be transferred to beneficiaries within a week after document verification and completion of formalities.

]]> Rescue Operations Underway After THDC Tunnel Incident in Uttarakhand https://newsmantra.in/thdc-tunnel-incident-uttarakhand-rescue-operations/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:23:21 +0000 https://newsmantra.in/?p=84126 RISHIKESH. A tunnel being constructed by THDC for a power project at Pipalkoti in Uttarakhand witnessed an incident after water and debris entered through openings from above, trapping several workers inside. Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Anand Vardhan said approximately eight workers have already been rescued, while rescue operations remain underway to ensure the safety of others. The District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police have reached the site, with personnel from the CISF, state police and SDRF engaged in the response. An NDRF team has also been deployed from Rudraprayag to support the rescue effort. The Health Secretary has mobilised medical teams, while the PWD and NHIDCL have been instructed to keep necessary equipment ready for immediate deployment. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating relief and rescue operations at the site.

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