News for 'Avalanche'

U'khand floods: CM says ISRO, DRDO helping to determine cause

U'khand floods: CM says ISRO, DRDO helping to determine cause

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

After a comprehensive analysis is undertaken to find the reasons of this incident, "we will build an elaborate plan to avert any potential tragedy going forward", Rawat said.

Glacier burst toll up at 32, race against time to save 174 missing people

Glacier burst toll up at 32, race against time to save 174 missing people

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The death toll from the Uttarakhand glacier disaster rose to 31 with five more bodies being recovered, officials said on Tuesday as multiple agencies raced against time to reach about 30 workers trapped inside a tunnel in a power project site and 175 people remained missing.

Nepal quake: Don't rush to Everest just yet, warn experts

Nepal quake: Don't rush to Everest just yet, warn experts

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Perhaps it's these "fatal attractions" that have failed to deter mountaineers -- even for the time being, from continuing to dream of making it to Everest top, despite a slew of avalanches, triggered by the deadly April 25 Nepal temblor, which left 19 climbers, including sherpa mountain guides, dead and several more injured.

''Glacier burst' is unknown to scientists'

''Glacier burst' is unknown to scientists'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

'Events like the one we saw on Sunday are complex geological processes which can be impacted by weather and climatic conditions.' 'It is difficult to attribute something like this to just one factor or to a particular time period, especially when we have still not understood the exact cause.'

Environmentalists make request to Tour de France

Environmentalists make request to Tour de France

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Urge them to end 'avalanche of plastic'

Blown out of proportion: Yuvraj replies to his trolls

Blown out of proportion: Yuvraj replies to his trolls

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Yuvraj, along with former teammate Harbhajan Singh, had posted messages calling for donations to Afridi's charity foundation to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The messages triggered an avalanche of criticism from social media users in India, given the frosty political ties between the two countries.

Survivor: 'I thought the summit was crashing; it all happened in 10 seconds'

Survivor: 'I thought the summit was crashing; it all happened in 10 seconds'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

For over two decades, Breeze Sharma dreamt of conquering the Everest. And when it did come true, he was staring at a life and death situation.

Uttarakhand to probe glacier burst; toll now at 58

Uttarakhand to probe glacier burst; toll now at 58

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

The death toll in the avalanche triggered by the bursting of a glacier in Chamoli has gone up to 58 as a total of 11 bodies are recovered from the Tapovan tunnel, whereas 146 people are still missing, said Uttarakhand Police on Tuesday.

Major stadium disasters over the last 40 years

Major stadium disasters over the last 40 years

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

A look at some of the major disasters in soccer stadiums over the last 40 years after at least eight people were killed and 38 injured in a stampede at the Yaounde Olembe Stadium in Cameroon on Monday before their Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 game against Comoros.

Meet Vida and Sophie, army dogs PM Modi spoke about

Meet Vida and Sophie, army dogs PM Modi spoke about

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Modi also mentioned about 'Balaram', a canine who sniffed out ammunition on the route of the Amarnath Yatra, and 'Bhavana' who searched out an IED in 2002 but died later in an explosion triggered by terrorists.

EC slams Mamata over claims about presence of outsiders at Nandigram booth

EC slams Mamata over claims about presence of outsiders at Nandigram booth

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

In its point-by-point rejoinder, the EC said Banerjee's letter regarding booth capturing and the presence of outsiders at a polling booth in Boyal was "preceded by a massive coverage all over the country.

Rescuers deploy drones to locate workers trapped in Tapovan tunnel

Rescuers deploy drones to locate workers trapped in Tapovan tunnel

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Using drones and remote-sensing equipment, rescue teams intensified efforts on Wednesday to reach the 25-35 men trapped in a sludge-choked tunnel since the Uttarakhand glacier disaster three days ago and more than 170 remained missing, hopes of finding them alive fading with every passing hour.

Rishiganga hydro project washed away by glacier burst

Rishiganga hydro project washed away by glacier burst

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

A 13.2 MW small hydro project on the Rishiganga river was swept away in the glacier burst in Uttarakhand on Sunday, but there is no danger of floods in the downstream areas as the water level has been contained.

Toll in worst-ever Everest accident rises to 13

Toll in worst-ever Everest accident rises to 13

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

The death toll in the worst-ever mountaineering accident on Mount Everest on Saturday rose to 13 as rescuers dug out a body buried under piles of snow, a day after a massive avalanche struck the world's highest peak killing 12 Nepalese Sherpa guides.

Uttarakhand disaster: 13 more bodies recovered, toll rises to 51

Uttarakhand disaster: 13 more bodies recovered, toll rises to 51

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Rescue teams on Sunday recovered 13 more bodies, including the first ones to be pulled out from the sludge-choked Tapovan tunnel where a massive operation to reach about 30 people trapped inside began after a flash flood in Chamoli district a week ago.

Tale of two quakes: Horror @ Everest, tremors in Kolkata

Tale of two quakes: Horror @ Everest, tremors in Kolkata

Rediff.com12 May 2015

The strong temblor that shook Nepal and parts of northern and eastern India on Tuesday brought back chilling memories of the April 25 earthquake for 47-year-old mountaineer Lipika Biswas who was at the Everest Base Camp when it had hit the Himalayan country.

'The worst is over in Uttarakhand'

'The worst is over in Uttarakhand'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

'Joro shoro se rescue operation chal raha hai.'

Serie A clubs agree unanimously to complete season

Serie A clubs agree unanimously to complete season

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Previously, several clubs, including Sampdoria and Torino, had opposed carrying on while Brescia went further, saying they would prefer to forfeit matches rather than take to the field.

Jammu-Srinagar highway reopens for one-way traffic after 7 days

Jammu-Srinagar highway reopens for one-way traffic after 7 days

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Hundreds of Kashmir-bound stranded vehicles were given green signal on Tuesday afternoon after the roads were cleared for vehicular traffic.

Pak, India must review Siachen troop deployment: Khar

Pak, India must review Siachen troop deployment: Khar

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

Pakistani media analysts and politicians have called for a review of the deployment of forces at Siachen, where soldiers from the two countries have been engaged in standoff since 1984.

'These disasters are unstoppable'

'These disasters are unstoppable'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

'Geological processes occur at time scales that are beyond human imagination, but we need to understand these events.'

Siachen tragedy: Mortal remains of remaining 8 soldiers recovered

Siachen tragedy: Mortal remains of remaining 8 soldiers recovered

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The army confirmed the recovery of the mortal remains of nine soldiers buried under Siachen Glacier avalanche debris on Tuesday evening.

Inside Tapovan tunnel, rescue ops continue with hope

Inside Tapovan tunnel, rescue ops continue with hope

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Groups of relatives have gathered at the Tapovan tunnel, hoping that their loved ones will emerge alive from its mouth.

From Austria to Afghanistan, it's all snowed in!

From Austria to Afghanistan, it's all snowed in!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

A cold snap in Europe and parts of America has caused chaos and crippled the lives of thousands. There have been over 20 weather-related deaths across Europe -- with snow continuing to fall across the continent. In America, Washington was blanketed in white after the US capital was hit by its first snow of the year. Here are glimpses from the snow bomb.

Dhauli Ganga's water level breached all records: Officials

Dhauli Ganga's water level breached all records: Officials

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

The water level of the Dhauli Ganga river at Joshimath flowed at a perilously high level, breaching all records, Central Water Commission officials said after a part of Nanda Devi glacier broke off in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district leading to massive floods.

Char Dham Project will 'complicate army movement'

Char Dham Project will 'complicate army movement'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

'This is probably why the late General Bipin Rawat, who hails from the Garhwal Himalaya, said that the existing roads are fine with the army.'

125 feared dead as glacial break triggers massive floods in U'khand

125 feared dead as glacial break triggers massive floods in U'khand

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

A portion of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Sunday, triggering an avalanche and a deluge in the Alaknanda river system that washed away hydroelectric stations, leaving at least seven people dead and 125 missing who are feared dead.

MJ Akbar case: Silence is not an option, Ramani tells court

MJ Akbar case: Silence is not an option, Ramani tells court

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

'Ramani said it was important for women to speak about sexual harassment at the workplace. She hoped that the disclosure would empower women and encourage them to speak up'

Siachen braveheart Lance Naik Hanamanthappa awarded Sena Medal

Siachen braveheart Lance Naik Hanamanthappa awarded Sena Medal

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

A resident of village Betadur in Dharwad district of Karnataka, the Madras regiment soldier was pulled out alive from under 30 ft of ice-and-snow debris where he lay buried for six days on the unforgiving Siachen glacier.

Scrapping of Art 370 historic step: Army chief

Scrapping of Art 370 historic step: Army chief

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Addressing the army personnel on the occasion of Army Day, Naravane reiterated that India has zero-tolerance against terrorism. "Abrogation of Article 370 is a historic step which will connect Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country. The decision has adversely affected the plans of western neighbour and its proxies. We have zero-tolerance against terrorism. We have many options to give a reply to terrorists and will not hesitate to use them," he said.

Bodies of 9 soldiers likely to be brought to Delhi on Monday

Bodies of 9 soldiers likely to be brought to Delhi on Monday

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

The bodies of nine Siachen bravehearts, who were buried alive in an avalanche, are likely to be brought to New Delhi on Monday.

Army recovers terrorists' bodies in Kashmir

Army recovers terrorists' bodies in Kashmir

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

The spokesman said that a group of six to eight terrorists were buried alive under an avalanche during the infiltration bid while it was snowing in the Gurez sector of the Line of Control in north Kashmir's Bandipore district.

Coronavirus fears: Nepal closes Mount Everest for climbers

Coronavirus fears: Nepal closes Mount Everest for climbers

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The suspension of expeditions in Nepal will affect hundreds of foreign climbers now preparing for the spring season, a window or relatively good weather between the end of the bitterly cold winter and the rainy season, which begins in June.

Army removes 130 tonnes of solid waste from Siachen glacier

Army removes 130 tonnes of solid waste from Siachen glacier

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

According to official date, the total volume of waste generated at the glacier is 236 tonnes.

Indian climber dies on Mt. Dhaulagiri in Nepal

Indian climber dies on Mt. Dhaulagiri in Nepal

Rediff.com20 May 2016

A 43-year-old seasoned Indian mountaineer died in the Himalayas after he fell ill while descending Mount Dhaulagiri in Nepal.

Uttarakhand calamity: 3 more bodies recovered, toll climbs to 54

Uttarakhand calamity: 3 more bodies recovered, toll climbs to 54

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Three more bodies were recovered Monday from the Tapovan tunnel, taking the toll in the Uttarakhand flash flood to 54 as hopes of finding survivors there over a week after the disaster dimmed.

Atmosphere in Tapovan village grim as families lose hope

Atmosphere in Tapovan village grim as families lose hope

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

As bodies are being continually pulled out of the muck-filled power project tunnel in Tapovan, the atmosphere outside is getting grimmer with families of the missing people losing hope of seeing them alive.

The man who can't resist challenges!

The man who can't resist challenges!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Satyarup Siddhanta has just one mountain to go before he completes the Seven Summits, the tallest mountains in each of the seven continents.

Rising waters interrupt rescue effort, operation resumes

Rising waters interrupt rescue effort, operation resumes

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Security personnel at work inside the tunnel rushed out and heavy machines engaged in drilling through the debris and sludge inside were withdrawn.

Court sends MJ Akbar's case back to same judge

Court sends MJ Akbar's case back to same judge

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Ending all uncertainty over the trial in the criminal defamation complaint filed by former Union minister M J Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani, a Delhi court on Thursday sent back the case to the judge who was hearing it for two years.