Efforts continue to rescue eight workers trapped in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel after a roof collapse. Multiple agencies, including the Army and Navy, are involved. Water and sludge impede operations. The Telangana government emphasizes unity and support for affected families. Work on the SLBC project will continue after rescue operations.
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