NEW DELHI, Dec. 4 -- The 41 workers trapped in a collapsed section of the under-construction Silkyara Bend-Barkot tunnel, after suffering a gruesome 17-day ordeal, were rescued on November 28, 2023. The operation codenamed "Zindagi" (life), undertaken by the state government, employed a significant amount of resources, material and human, to complete its task. The swift response from various sectors, and the extensive efforts undertaken by the National Disaster Management Authority, are appreciable. The successful rescue is undoubtedly an example of human resilience and efforts. The rescue operation did encounter hiccups along the way, such as, the drill blades being stuck in the debris. When other options failed, expert rat-miners were p...