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Time of India
09-08-2025
- General
- Time of India
6 Army super dogs scour Dharali's ruins for survivors
1 2 3 4 5 6 Dehradun: In the pale light of a rainy morning, soldiers moved across a slope of decimated earth, slowing as Hazel lowered her head, snout twitching and nostrils flaring as she swept the ground in deliberate arcs. The labrador, in a black Army harness with SAR (search and rescue) inscribed on it, is one in the pack of six Army dogs now searching for survivors in a virtually non-existent Dharali that's buried under mounds of debris since Aug 5. The pack, with silky black and golden fur coats, arrived in staggered movements from bases in Dehradun, Meerut and Lucknow. Along with Hazel are three females, Jansi, 2, Sara, 3, and June, 5, and two males, Opana, 2½, and the most field-experienced Rahi, 7, with five years of service behind her. Sara, Opana and Rahi worked in the 2024 floods in Wayanad and Shimla. The rest are here for their first deployment beyond controlled drills. June, stationed in Harsil since late May, was caught with her handler on Aug 5 between falling rock and a sudden rise in water while moving towards Dharali. They escaped but were trapped by the blocked route. Later that day, Rahi's path from Dehradun was cut by fresh slides. On Aug 6, Opana, Jansi and Sara left Meerut, and Hazel travelled from Lucknow to Dehradun. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Drive, Sail & Save – The Budget-Friendly Way to Explore Europe! Undo The next day, with weather clearing briefly, all four were flown into the valley. Work for the pack begins at 6.30am and ends after 12 hours, divided into rotations to keep them sharp: an hour of searching followed by 20 minutes of rest, repeated six or seven times. In heavy terrain, the cycle shortens to 30–35 minutes with 10-minute breaks, sustained for up to three hours before a longer rest and feeding. Handlers move them in wide arcs, reading the stillness, the fixed stare or the pawing at the ground that signals a possible find. Lt Col Manish Srivastava, PRO, defence (Dehradun), told TOI that the dogs had been trained to save buried lives. "Agile, alert and precise, they are operating in areas where machines cannot go," he said. They are trained to detect the faintest trace of human scent — whether from clothing or from air trapped in collapsed structures — through four or five feet of packed mud, and in some conditions as deep as 15–18 feet. Their nostrils work constantly, tasting the air for clues as they move. They can cover more than five acres in under an hour, a task that might take 20 soldiers with specialised equipment several hours. Dogs are often sent ahead of ground-penetrating radar, Zevar radar and victim-locator cameras, into zones too unstable for people or machinery. Their signals direct the flow of manpower. When a dog marks a location, soldiers close in with shovels, cutters and, where possible, heavy equipment. The combination of canine precision and electronic sensors allows rescuers to work faster and avoid wasted digs in treacherous ground. "They are our force multipliers in this operation," said an officer involved in the mission. "A lot of hope rests on them — and here, hope is measured in the narrowing of a search area, the certainty of where to dig, and the possibility that somewhere beneath the shifting earth, there is still someone alive." Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
News18
09-08-2025
- General
- News18
Uttarakhand: Army canines supporting HADR operations in Harsil and Dharali
New Delhi [India], August 9 (ANI): In the context of ongoing Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in Harsil and Dharali, Uttarakhand, specialised canine units from the Indian Army have been deployed to enhance search efforts. This initiative is being implemented in collaboration with advanced technology, including Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Zevar radar, and reconnaissance radars, as indicated in the official six canines currently on the ground are Opna, 4 years old; Jansi, 3.5 years old; Sara, 4.5 years old; June, 7 years old; Rahi, 8 years old; and Hazel, 4 years canine works in cycles of 30-35 minutes followed by a 10-minute break, sustaining up to three hours of search at a stretch, after which they rest for 1.5 hours and are fed. These highly trained dogs can detect scents up to a depth of 15-18 to the release, the canine teams have been actively engaged in search operations for the past three days, significantly contributing to locating individuals and supporting overall rescue efforts in the challenging terrain. (ANI)
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exclusive - Aladdin: Naam Toh Suna Hoga fame Gulfam Khan Hussain: Supporting cast members also deserve recognition
Gehna: Zevar Ya Zanjeer actor Gulfam Khan Hussain has always brought depth and nuance to every character she portrays. whether on television or in films. She feels that a supporting cast is equally important for a show or a film and should be recognized for their performances. She said, 'I truly believe that supporting cast members also deserve recognition. If the supporting cast is strong and their characters are well-written, they can really strengthen a show. Recognition should not be limited to leads alone.' When asked about television specifically, she pointed out that recognition does come to the supporting cast, especially when their roles are impactful. But she added, 'Generally speaking, from my experience outside of this current show, we really have to work hard as a supporting cast. Often, we're not given enough importance or strong scenes. However, in Gehna, it has been very different.' Talking about her ongoing show, she revealed that every character is being given attention, and she believes it's because the producer has been a writer himself. She added, 'He understands the value of each role. Trust me, if you give depth and importance to your supporting characters — not by sidelining the lead, but along with them—you'll get so much more content, subplots, and drama in your show.' The difference between working in films and TV, Gulfam mentioned, lies in the process. She said, 'In films, you usually receive the script well in advance — sometimes a month or at least two weeks before the shoot. On TV, you often get 10-12 pages in the morning and have to memorize and deliver them the same day. Preparation time is limited. However, she added, 'One advantage in TV is that within the first week, you grasp your character and get into the flow. In films, there are long gaps. You work for a few days, then have 15-20 days off, and it takes time to get back into character. When it comes to acting, film acting is usually more subtle — depending on the genre. If it's a loud film, you act accordingly. If it's a slice-of-life film, then the performance is more natural. ' As a trained writer, she brings more than performance to her sets—she brings structure and insight. 'There are times when lines are repetitive, or the character traits feel similar. But being a writer helps me organically twist or shift the lines while keeping the core emotion intact. It also helps other characters in the scene, making the overall performance more impactful,' Gulfam ended. Gulfam Khan: I love the joy Christmas brings along
