Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Sikkim Assembly Mourns Tunnel Collapse Victims
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.
A tunnel collapse in Sikkim trapped 25 workers, resulting in 11 deaths.
The Sikkim Assembly observed a two-minute silence to mourn the victims.
The government announced ex-gratia assistance for the families of the deceased and the injured.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah assured support from the central government.
The Assembly passed bills related to healthcare and education during the budget session.
- Who
- Workers and project officers trapped in the tunnel collapse
- What
- Tunnel collapse at NHPC Teesta Stage VI project
- When
- July 21, 2024
- Where
- Jhorlunge, Samardung, Sikkim
- Why
- Suspected methane gas burst led to the explosion
Government Support
Criticism of Safety Measures
Government Response
Government Support
The government is providing ex-gratia assistance and monitoring the situation closely.
Criticism of Safety Measures
Critics argue that more could have been done to prevent the accident.
- 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