Updated: 8:58 AM IST | Wednesday, July 22, 2026 / India Prime Delhi Desk | parliament-live-updates-farmers-youth-protest-sonam-wangchuk .New Delhi: Sikkim Tunnel Tragedy — Death Toll Rises to 20, Search Continues for Five Missing Workers The death toll in the devastating tunnel accident in Sikkim’s Namchi district has risen to 20, while rescue teams are continuing their search for five workers who remain trapped inside the tunnel.
The tragic accident occurred on Monday afternoon, triggering a large-scale rescue operation involving the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local administration teams.
Rescue personnel have been working continuously to locate the missing workers and bring them out safely from the tunnel.
Rescue Operation Continues
The rescue operation remains challenging as teams are working inside the affected tunnel to locate the workers believed to be trapped following the accident.
NDRF and SDRF personnel, along with local authorities, are coordinating the search and rescue efforts. The priority remains to reach the trapped workers as quickly as possible and ensure their safe evacuation.
The tragedy has raised serious concerns about worker safety and emergency preparedness at tunnel construction sites in the region.
IndiaPrimeTV.com will continue to provide live updates on the Sikkim tunnel tragedy, the ongoing rescue operation and any further developments regarding the missing workers.
Punjab — High-Tech Mass Cheating and Recruitment Exam Scam Allegedly Exposed
Live Updates: Major News from Punjab — High-Tech Mass Cheating and Recruitment Exam Scam Allegedly Exposed.A major development has emerged from Punjab involving the Opposition, particularly the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), as a serious case of alleged high-tech mass cheating and a recruitment exam scam has come to light.
The alleged irregularities were reported in the Pharmacy Officer Recruitment Examination conducted by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) in Punjab.
The examination was conducted for around 454 Pharmacy Officer posts, but allegations of organised and technology-enabled cheating have raised serious concerns over the fairness and credibility of the recruitment process.
The matter has triggered widespread anger among candidates and job aspirants, with thousands of honest students reportedly fearing that their future could be affected if the alleged examination scam is not investigated thoroughly.
The development is also expected to trigger a political confrontation in Punjab, with the Opposition likely to question the state government’s handling of the recruitment examination and demand accountability.
High-Tech Cheating Allegations Raise Serious Questions
The allegations surrounding the Pharmacy Officer recruitment examination have raised questions about the security arrangements and monitoring mechanisms used during the examination.
Candidates and concerned groups are demanding a transparent investigation into the alleged high-tech cheating network and seeking strict action against anyone found involved.
The key questions now include how the alleged cheating operation was organised, whether examination centre officials or other individuals were involved, and whether the recruitment examination should be cancelled or conducted again.
Political Impact in Punjab
The alleged recruitment exam scam could become a major political issue in Punjab, particularly as opposition parties are expected to demand answers from the government.
The controversy has the potential to intensify the political debate over government recruitment examinations, transparency and the protection of merit-based selection.
For thousands of candidates who appeared for the examination, the immediate concern is whether the recruitment process will remain fair and whether those involved in the alleged scam will face strict legal action.
IndiaPrimeTV.com will continue to track the latest developments in the Punjab Pharmacy Officer recruitment examination controversy and bring you all major political and investigative updates.
Farmers and Youth Protest Outside, Opposition Challenges Government Inside House
Wednesday is expected to be a challenging day for the Government of India, with protests by farmers and youth groups outside Parliament coinciding with an important legislative agenda inside the House. While the government is expected to focus on discussing and passing key bills, it will also have to deal with the Opposition’s protests and attempts to disrupt parliamentary proceedings.
The political atmosphere has intensified further amid the ongoing developments surrounding social activist Sonam Wangchuk.Following an order of the Delhi High Court, Wangchuk was shifted from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office Jitendra Singh reportedly met him at the hospital.
The developments have triggered renewed political activity, particularly over Wangchuk’s hunger strike and demands related to alleged irregularities and paper leak allegations surrounding the NEET-UG examination.
Government Opens Channel for Talks
Union Ministers Meet Sonam Wangchuk
After Wangchuk was shifted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh reportedly visited him at around 11:30 PM on Tuesday night.
The Union ministers enquired about his health and are understood to have appealed to him to end his hunger strike and protest peacefully.
The meeting is being viewed as an important development amid growing political pressure surrounding the issue. It also indicates that the government may be seeking dialogue to defuse the situation and prevent further escalation.
Parliament Under Pressure
The government faces a multi-layered challenge on Wednesday. Outside Parliament, farmers and youth groups are expected to continue their demonstrations, while inside the House, the government will seek to advance its legislative agenda.
The Opposition, meanwhile, is expected to raise issues related to the protests, alleged examination irregularities and other political matters. The possibility of disruptions in parliamentary proceedings remains a key point of attention.
Sonam Wangchuk Protest: Political Tension Escalates
Wangchuk’s hunger strike and the demand for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities and paper leak claims linked to NEET-UG have added another dimension to the political debate.
The issue has attracted attention from political parties and student groups, with demands for accountability and a transparent investigation into the allegations.
The government’s decision to engage with Wangchuk through senior Union ministers could potentially open the way for further discussions.
What to Watch Today
- Farmers’ protests outside Parliament
- Youth demonstrations and their demands
- Government’s efforts to pass important bills
- Opposition protests inside Parliament
- Parliamentary proceedings and possible disruptions
- Sonam Wangchuk’s health condition
- Government’s dialogue initiative
- Political reactions to the NEET-UG controversy
- Opposition’s demand for accountability
- Any further meetings between the government and protest representatives
IndiaPrimeTV.com will continue to track all major developments throughout the day. Stay with us for minute-by-minute Live Updates from Parliament, Delhi and across the country.
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