More than 40 construction workers were missing after an avalanche in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand on Friday following heavy snowfall, officials said.

More than 50 workers submerged under snow and debris after an avalanche hit a construction camp in Uttarakhand state.

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Eight road construction workers died after becoming trapped under an avalanche in northern India, the Indian Army said on Sunday. Rescuers operating in several feet of snow evacuated 46 other workers. The workers were buried by the snow early on Friday in the village of Mana, in the state of Uttarakhand, as the avalanche hit their camp site.

The Indian army says at least 4 workers have died a day after an avalanche swept away a large construction crew working on a highway near India's mountainous border with Tibet.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday released a story collection by a young writer focusing on the struggles of the unsung heroes of the Indian freedom movement.He released the story collection 'Bhoole Bisre Matwale' by young writer Jai Prakash Pandey at the Chief Minister's residence.

Authorities say at least 25 people remain trapped after avalanche hits a work camp, burying dozens under the snow.

Kangra Deputy Commissioner Hem Raj said all those families affected by the disaster were transported to safer places and further restoration work is underway.

Rains pounded Jammu and Himachal Pradesh for the third day on Friday, prompting authorities to close schools in several districts

An avalanche in Uttarakhand, India, has trapped 25 people under snow near a labor site. Authorities are conducting ongoing rescue operations despite challenging weather conditions. At least 32 workers have been rescued,

The death toll from an avalanche in northern India climbed to five on Sunday as survivors recalled their dramatic rescue after hours buried under the snow and debris. Rescuers recovered one body and were looking for three others still missing, the army said.