Dehradun, March 1 -- CM monitors rescue operation

Chamoli, 28 Feb: A major disaster occurred near Mana village, close to Badrinath Dham in Chamoli district, today, when an avalanche struck, burying 57 labourers working for a contractor of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). By 5 p.m., 32 workers had been rescued safely, while efforts continued to locate and rescue the remaining twenty-five. The incident is believed to have been triggered by heavy snowfall in the region. Local sources report that the rescue operations are being hindered by the continued bad weather and snowfall.

Expressing deep concern, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has prayed for the safety of the trapped labourers. Taking serious note of the development, the CM r...