Crime & Law · India
Workers Rescued After Sikkim Tunnel Landslide and Gas Leak
A landslide in an under-construction tunnel in Sikkim trapped approximately 27 workers. The incident occurred at the Samardung tunnel, part of the Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project. A gas leak, identified as methane, complicated rescue efforts. Multiple agencies, including NDRF and SDRF, were involved in the operation. All trapped workers were eventually rescued.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 5 · Centre 10 · Right 6 n = 21
- Left (5): National Herald, Scroll.in, The Hindu, The Telegraph (India), The Wire
- Centre (10): Amar Ujala, Dainik Bhaskar, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, EastMojo, Mathrubhumi English, Mint, NDTV, The New Indian Express, The Print
- Right (6 votes, 7 outlets): Aaj Tak, Firstpost · News18 Hindi (Network18 — 1 vote), Punjab Kesari, Republic World, The Pioneer, Zee News (Hindi)
- International (1): Reuters