The first pipe has been inserted into the debris of the tunnel through a jack and push earth auger machine. Rescue officials are hopeful that by late night, the evacuation of workers will start.

When our Plan A with an old auger machine failed, we went for Plan B, which was using the US-made auger. Plan C is also ready,” he said. DEHRADUN: A heavy-duty drilling machine flown in by the IAF is ...