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Uttarakhand floods: Ancient Shiva temple Kalp Kedar buried under debris

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Uttarakhand floods: Ancient Shiva temple Kalp Kedar buried under debris

Uttarkashi: The ancient Kalp Kedar temple in Uttarkashi was buried in the debris brought over by the flash flood in the Kheer Ganga river. The temple remained buried under ground for many years, possibly due to a previous disaster, with only its tip visible over ground. Built in the Kature style, the architecture of the … Read more

Uttarakhand: Debris removal still a challenge one year after Silkyara tunnel collapse

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Uttarakhand: Debris removal still a challenge one year after Silkyara tunnel collapse

Uttarkashi: It’s been a year since the Silkyara tunnel collapse in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand made headlines nationally and internationally. However, construction pace couldn’t be accelerated due to debris accumulation inside the tunnel. Now, three drift tunnels are being built to remove the debris. On November 12 last year, 41 workers were trapped inside this … Read more