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Sikkim Assembly Mourns Tunnel Collapse Victims

Sikkim Assembly Mourns Tunnel Collapse Victims
Sikkim assembly observes silence to mourn loss of lives in tunnel collapse · theprint.in

A tunnel under construction in Sikkim collapsed, trapping many workers.

Eleven people died, and others are still being rescued.

The Sikkim Assembly observed a two-minute silence to mourn the victims.

The government is providing financial aid to the families of the deceased and the injured.

The Prime Minister and Home Minister have assured support from the central government.

The Assembly also passed bills related to healthcare and education during the budget session.

Key facts

Date of Incident
July 21, 2024
Location
Jhorlunge, Samardung, Sikkim
Number of Victims
11 dead, others trapped
Project Involved
NHPC Teesta Stage VI
Ex-gratia Assistance
Rs 4 lakh for next of kin, Rs 50,000 for injured
Government Response
Monitoring situation, providing support

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