Crime & Law · India
Sikkim tunnel collapse: Over 20 workers dead, rescue operations conclude
A tunnel collapse at a hydropower project in Sikkim's Namchi district has resulted in the deaths of at least 25 workers. The incident occurred following an explosion, with rescue operations concluding after four days. Teams including NDRF, SDRF, and the Army were involved in the recovery efforts. The bodies of the deceased workers are being brought back to their home districts, with some funerals taking place.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 4 · Centre 13 · Right 2 n = 19
- Left (4): National Herald, Scroll.in, The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (13 votes, 14 outlets): Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, EastMojo, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Telangana Today, The Free Press Journal, The Indian Express, The Lallantop, The New Indian Express, The Print, The Times of India
- Right (2): Republic World, The Pioneer
- International (3): BBC News, Bloomberg, Deutsche Welle