Engineering marvel: India’s highest tunnel to see light of day in October
7 years, 6 months ago

Engineering marvel: India’s highest tunnel to see light of day in October

Hindustan Times  

Running three years behind schedule, the strategic 8.8-km all-weather Rohtang Tunnel, the highest in the country, will open to emergency traffic in October. Being built under the Rohtang Pass at an altitude of 13,050 feet in the eastern Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas on the Leh-Manali highway, the horse-shoe shaped road tunnel will be functional for emergency vehicles through this winter but will get fully operational by August 15, 2019. The horse-shoe shaped road tunnel will be functional for emergency vehicles through this winter but will get fully operational by August 15, 2019. At 9.2km, the Chenani-Nashri Tunnel, also known as Patnitop Tunnel, that links the Kashmir Valley with Jammu on National Highway 44 is the country’s longest road tunnel built at a height of nearly 4,000 feet. Defence road construction agency Border Roads Organisation is excavating the tunnel with Strabag-Afcons, a joint venture between India’s Afcons Infrastructure Limited and Austria’s Strabag SE.

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Tunneling to a future of prosperity
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tunneling to a future of prosperity

China Daily  

Workers step through water as they maneuver a gigantic tunnel boring machine during construction of the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in August 2024. A thunderous explosion on Dec 30 echoed through the heart of the snow-covered Tianshan Mountains, marking the final breakthrough of the world's longest expressway tunnel under construction — the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel. The …

Tunneling to a future of prosperity
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tunneling to a future of prosperity

China Daily  

Workers step through water as they maneuver a gigantic tunnel boring machine during construction of the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in August 2024. A thunderous explosion on Dec 30 echoed through the heart of the snow-covered Tianshan Mountains, marking the final breakthrough of the world's longest expressway tunnel under construction — the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel. The …

Xinjiang tunnel project progressing smoothly
2 months, 1 week ago

Xinjiang tunnel project progressing smoothly

China Daily  

Road construction manager Li Xiaoming arrived in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region 18 months ago to help oversee the excavation of a tunnel through the snow-capped Tianshan Mountains. The 15.7-kilometer West Tianshan Super-Long Tunnel, part of an expressway connecting southern and northern Xinjiang, is progressing as planned. "The tunnel runs as deep as 2,365 meters, increasing the risk of rock …

Modi inaugurates strategic road tunnel for all-weather access to Himalayan region
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Modi inaugurates strategic road tunnel for all-weather access to Himalayan region

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Indian prime minister Narendra Modi …

Light at the end of the tunnels: India set for big security, transport boost
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Light at the end of the tunnels: India set for big security, transport boost

Hindustan Times  

The opening of the Z-Morh tunnel at Sonamarg in Jammu & Kashmir by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, along with the likely completion next year of the Zoji La tunnel that lies ahead, will provide vital all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Leh, boosting military mobility and logistics support for deployed forces in the Ladakh sector as well as tourism …

Z Morh Tunnel Inauguration: ‘Right things will happen at right time,’ says PM Modi after Omar’s statehood plea
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Z Morh Tunnel Inauguration: ‘Right things will happen at right time,’ says PM Modi after Omar’s statehood plea

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on January 13 that Jammu and Kashmir is becoming a hub of tunnels, bridges and ropeways with world's highest tunnel, railroad bridge and rail lines are being built in the Union Territory. The world is in awe after seeing the engineering of the Chenab Bridge," Modi told the gathering Earlier, Modi inaugurated the ‘Z-Morh’ tunnel …

India’s Modi inaugurates a strategic tunnel in disputed Kashmir
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s Modi inaugurates a strategic tunnel in disputed Kashmir

Associated Press  

JAMMU, India — India’s prime minister marked Monday the opening of a tunnel in the northeast of disputed Kashmir that will grant all-year accessibility to a town that is isolated by heavy snow each winter. The $932 million project includes a second tunnel and a series of bridges and high mountain roads that will link Kashmir with Ladakh, a cold …

PM Modi inaugurates Z-Morh tunnel in J-K
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi inaugurates Z-Morh tunnel in J-K

Deccan Chronicle  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the strategically important Z-Morh tunnel in the Sonamarg area of Jammu and Kashmir which will make the tourist resort accessible round the year.After inaugurating the Rs 2,700 crore project, the prime minister went inside the tunnel and interacted with the project officials. He also met the construction workers who worked meticulously amid harsh …

PM Modi Inaugurates Z-Morh Tunnel For All-Year Access To J&K's Sonamarg
2 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi Inaugurates Z-Morh Tunnel For All-Year Access To J&K's Sonamarg

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the Z-Morh Tunnel in Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district facilitating all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Sonamarg en route to Leh, bypassing landslide and avalanche routes. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Jammu Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah were also present during the inauguration of the 6.5-kilometre-long tunnel. Speaking …

Z-Morh tunnel: Security heightened in Kashmir as PM Modi inaugurates ‘engineering marvel’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Z-Morh tunnel: Security heightened in Kashmir as PM Modi inaugurates ‘engineering marvel’

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday to inaugurate the strategically important Z-Morh or Sonamarg tunnel in Ganderbal district, for which elaborate security arrangements were put in place, with PM's security team having taken over the venue of the event. Security personnel stand guard near the Z-Morh tunnel project site, in J&K. Z-Morh tunnel Built at …

From boosting defence logistics to tourism, here's why Z-Morh Tunnel is important
2 months, 2 weeks ago

From boosting defence logistics to tourism, here's why Z-Morh Tunnel is important

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 6.5-kilometer-long Z-Morh Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district on Monday, marking a historic step in boosting connectivity between Srinagar and Sonamarg. The Z-Morh Tunnel, would not only connect roads but also bridge economic opportunities, boost defence logistics, and tourism potential, solidifying its place as a landmark project in Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and …

PM to launch Sonamarg Tunnel in J&K today, Omar Abdullah says will boost tourism
2 months, 2 weeks ago

PM to launch Sonamarg Tunnel in J&K today, Omar Abdullah says will boost tourism

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jammu and Kashmir on Monday to inaugurate the strategically important Sonamarg Tunnel in Ganderbal district. As per Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the 6.5-kilometre-long tunnel, also known as the Z-Morh tunnel, will provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Sonamarg, enabling the development of Sonamarg resort as a winter sports destination. …

Z-Morh Tunnel: Key highlights of J&K's landmark connectivity project
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Z-Morh Tunnel: Key highlights of J&K's landmark connectivity project

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the eagerly awaited Z-Morh Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district today, a transformative project that ensures year-round connectivity to the picturesque town of Sonamarg. Ahead of the inauguration, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the site to oversee preparations, inspect the tunnel, and commend the engineers and workers for …

Modi to inaugurate 6.4 km Z-Morh tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir on January 13
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Modi to inaugurate 6.4 km Z-Morh tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir on January 13

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Monday inaugurate the strategic 6.4-km Z-Morh tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir. This will give all-weather connectivity to the tourist destination Sonamarg in central Kashmir, allowing the travellers to visit the picturesque place throughout the year, boosting its tourism potential, and also reducing the travel time between J&K and Ladakh. The main tunnel is …

Jammu And Kashmir: Security Tightened As PM Modi To Inaugurate Z-Morh Tunnel
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jammu And Kashmir: Security Tightened As PM Modi To Inaugurate Z-Morh Tunnel

ABP News  

The security forces on Sunday intensified sanitization efforts and area domination exercise in Kashmir, a day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the valley for the inauguration of the strategically important Z-Morh tunnel in Ganderbal district, officials said. Built at a cost of Rs 2,400 crore on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway, the strategic 6.5-km Z-Morh tunnel will be …

Z-Morh Tunnel: A game-changer for Sonamarg tourism
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Z-Morh Tunnel: A game-changer for Sonamarg tourism

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel on the Srinagar-Sonamarg road on Monday, January 13. The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah shared pictures of the Z-Morh tunnel on X. Z-Morh Tunnel: Dimensions The Z-Morh Tunnel is a 6.5 km long, 2-lane road tunnel constructed between Gagangir and Sonamarg in the Ganderbal district of …

From ski resorts to faster ladakh trips: Sonamarg Tunnel promises all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Leh
2 months, 2 weeks ago

From ski resorts to faster ladakh trips: Sonamarg Tunnel promises all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Leh

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Jammu and Kashmir on Monday to inaugurate the Sonamarg Tunnel. Situated at an altitude of over 8,650 feet above sea level, it will enhance all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Sonamarg en route to Leh, bypassing landslide and avalanche routes and ensuring safer and uninterrupted access to the strategically critical Ladakh region, the release …

PM Modi to inaugurate Z-Morh Tunnel connecting Sonamarg and Ladakh
2 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi to inaugurate Z-Morh Tunnel connecting Sonamarg and Ladakh

Op India  

On 13th January, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the highly anticipated Z-Morh Tunnel, also called the Sonamarg Tunnel, in Jammu and Kashmir. The local population will not have to leave in winter, and the travel time to Kargil/Leh from Srinagar will also reduce.” Visited Sonmarg today to review preparations for PM @narendramodi ji’s visit on Monday. The inauguration of …

Security beefed up around Z-Morh tunnel in J&K's Ganderbal ahead of inauguration
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Security beefed up around Z-Morh tunnel in J&K's Ganderbal ahead of inauguration

The Hindu  

“The security forces on Sunday intensified sanitization efforts and area domination exercise in Kashmir, a day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the valley for inauguration of the strategically important Z-Morh tunnel in Ganderbal district,” officials said. “The Prime Minister is likely to address a public rally after the inauguration of the tunnel at Gagangir,” the officials said, …

PM to open Z-Morh tunnel, key feature in strategic year-round Kashmir-Ladakh corridor
2 months, 2 weeks ago

PM to open Z-Morh tunnel, key feature in strategic year-round Kashmir-Ladakh corridor

The Hindu  

The Z-Morh tunnel is set to become the first major milestone in the effort to build a strategic corridor between Kashmir and Ladakh which is open all through the year, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi slated to inaugurate it on January 13. Officials said a 7.57 metre-long horseshoe-shaped single-tube, two-lane tunnel will pass under the Zojila Pass between Ganderbal in …

PM Modi Likely To Inaugurate Rs 2,400 Crore Z-Morh Tunnel On Srinagar-Leh Highway In Kashmir On Jan 13
2 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi Likely To Inaugurate Rs 2,400 Crore Z-Morh Tunnel On Srinagar-Leh Highway In Kashmir On Jan 13

ABP News  

Srinagar, Jan 8 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to inaugurate on January 13 the Rs 2,400 crore strategic Z-Morh tunnel on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway, which will be a major step towards making the Ladakh region accessible by road throughout the year. Without naming the tunnel project, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in a social media post, …

Third tunnel planned beneath SGNP amidst congestion woes
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Third tunnel planned beneath SGNP amidst congestion woes

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The city’s green lungs, the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, will once again be bored as plans for a third tunnel beneath its expanse move forward. The proposed third tunnel joins two other projects beneath SGNP: the 10.8-km Thane–Borivali twin tunnel, managed by the MMRDA, and the 6.3-km Goregaon–Mulund Link Road twin tunnel, handled by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. The …

World's longest expressway tunnel built in Xinjiang
Trending News
2 months, 4 weeks ago

World's longest expressway tunnel built in Xinjiang

China Daily  

The 319.72-kilometer Urumqi-Yuli Expressway winds its way through the Tianshan Mountains in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. The route, which includes the world's longest expressway tunnel, the 22.13-km Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, will open to traffic in 2025. LIU JUN/FOR CHINA DAILY China completed on Monday the construction of the world's longest expressway tunnel through snow-covered mountains in the Xinjiang Uygur …

World's longest expressway tunnel built in Xinjiang
2 months, 4 weeks ago

World's longest expressway tunnel built in Xinjiang

China Daily  

By CUI JIA in Beijing and MAO WEIHUA in Urumqi | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-31 07:31 The 319.72-kilometer Urumqi-Yuli Expressway winds its way through the Tianshan Mountains in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. LIU JUN/FOR CHINA DAILY China completed on Monday the construction of the world's longest expressway tunnel through snow-covered mountains in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, marking …

World's longest expressway tunnel built in Xinjiang
2 months, 4 weeks ago

World's longest expressway tunnel built in Xinjiang

China Daily  

By CUI JIA in Beijing and MAO WEIHUA in Urumqi | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-31 07:31 The 319.72-kilometer Urumqi-Yuli Expressway winds its way through the Tianshan Mountains in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. LIU JUN/FOR CHINA DAILY China completed on Monday the construction of the world's longest expressway tunnel through snow-covered mountains in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, marking …

China's Xinjiang completes world's longest expressway tunnel through challenging mountains
3 months ago

China's Xinjiang completes world's longest expressway tunnel through challenging mountains

China Daily  

The tunneling of the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, was completed Monday morning through the snow-covered mountains of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. As a crucial section of the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway, the new tunnel with a total length of 22.13km will traverse the Tianshan Mountains — one of the longest mountain ranges in the world and open …

Tale of tunnels and bridges: Railway’s mammoth Himalayan project to link J&K with the rest of India
3 months ago

Tale of tunnels and bridges: Railway’s mammoth Himalayan project to link J&K with the rest of India

The Hindu  

As the first electric locomotive rolled through a tunnel and onto the majestic Anji Khad Cable Bridge in the Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir on Christmas Day, the Indian Railways took another leap in its mammoth task of connecting the Union Territory with the rest of the country with a dedicated broad gauge railway link. This iconic cable bridge—a …

Defence Ministry recommends MoRTH approval for Bhubhu Jot tunnel in Himachal
3 months, 1 week ago

Defence Ministry recommends MoRTH approval for Bhubhu Jot tunnel in Himachal

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The Union Ministry of Defence has recommended the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for approval of the Bhubhu Jot tunnel in Himachal Pradesh as an alternative route to Leh-Ladakh to be designated as a project of strategic importance. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the he path for the construction of the much-awaited Bhubu Jot …

Decks cleared for rail link to connect Jammu& Kashmir
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Decks cleared for rail link to connect Jammu& Kashmir

New Indian Express  

Safety remained a top priority during the excavation and construction of the tunnel between Katra and Reasi, as the process posed significant challenges, officials said. Since parts of the tunnel are located within the challenging ‘main boundary thrust’ zone of the Himalayas, it has been reinforced with a minimum 600mm M35 grade concrete lining, Railway ministry’s executive director Dileep Kumar …

Driver ‘Ejects’ Himself Out Of Car After It Slips On Snow Near Atal Tunnel – WATCH
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Driver ‘Ejects’ Himself Out Of Car After It Slips On Snow Near Atal Tunnel – WATCH

ABP News  

A man's quick thinking helped him escape from his car which had lost control due to the snow near the Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh. The Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh, which is the world’s highest highway single-tube tunnel situated above 10,000 feet. One user commented, “Applying the breaks make the situation worse… turn the steering in the direction of …

A $20 trillion tunnel that could link New York and London in an hour? Don’t cancel your flight just yet
3 months, 2 weeks ago

A $20 trillion tunnel that could link New York and London in an hour? Don’t cancel your flight just yet

CNN  

Editor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. CNN — In travel news this week: the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, why you shouldn’t gift-wrap methamphetamine, plus infrastructure megaprojects around the world. Busy beavers and merry moles have been chattering about resurfaced plans for a $20 trillion transatlantic tunnel that could theoretically link London and New York …

World’s highest tunnel to boost connectivity to Ladakh: Modi
8 months ago

World’s highest tunnel to boost connectivity to Ladakh: Modi

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday carried out the ‘first blast’ for the Shinku La tunnel in Ladakh, aimed at providing all-weather connectivity from Manali to Leh via the Nimmu-Padam-Darcha axis. The ‘first blast’ is significant as it marks the beginning of the tunnel’s construction by the Border Roads Organisation, which is at the centre of India’s forward infrastructure push. …

Modi to carry out ‘first blast’ for Shinku La tunnel in Ladakh today
8 months ago

Modi to carry out ‘first blast’ for Shinku La tunnel in Ladakh today

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Friday carry out the “first blast” for the Shinku La tunnel in Ladakh, which is aimed at providing all-weather connectivity from Manali to Leh via the Nimmu-Padam-Darcha axis, officials aware of the matter said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi to carry out ‘first blast’ for Shinku La tunnel in Ladakh The tunnel at 15,800 ft, …

PM Modi conducts 'first blast' of Shinkun La tunnel: A gamechanger for Ladakh connectivity | WATCH
8 months ago

PM Modi conducts 'first blast' of Shinkun La tunnel: A gamechanger for Ladakh connectivity | WATCH

India TV News  

Shinkhun La Tunnel: In a major boost to Ladakh's infrastructure, the Shinkhun La Tunnel is set to revolutionise transportation and connectivity in the region. Overview of the project The Shinkhun La Tunnel, located at an altitude of approximately 15,000 feet, is part of India's ambitious plan to improve connectivity in its high-altitude border areas. The completion of the Shinkhun La …

Namma Metro’s Pink Line tunnelling deadline at risk due to rocky terrain challenges
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Namma Metro’s Pink Line tunnelling deadline at risk due to rocky terrain challenges

The Hindu  

The two Tunnel Boring Machines working on the underground section of the Pink Line for the Bengaluru Metro from Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara might not meet the tunnelling deadline of August 2024 because of rocky terrain. Tunga and Bhadra, two tunnel boring machines, are excavating the last section of the underground Pink Line. The Pink Line, stretching over 21.26 km …

Zoji La Tunnel To Enhance Army’s Movement Between Kashmir & Ladakh | ABP LIVE
10 months ago

Zoji La Tunnel To Enhance Army’s Movement Between Kashmir & Ladakh | ABP LIVE

ABP News  

Watch Nayanima Basu's ground-report for ABP LIVE from the Zoji La Tunnel, also known as the Z-Morh Tunnel, which is said to be Asia’s longest of its kind that will provide all-year, all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Leh. Once completed, the tunnel is expected to have a huge strategic significance as it will connect the Line of Control in Kashmir …

Jammu and Kashmir: BRO achieves milestone, breaks through 2.79-km Sungal tunnel 'Golden Arc Road' | WATCH
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Jammu and Kashmir: BRO achieves milestone, breaks through 2.79-km Sungal tunnel 'Golden Arc Road' | WATCH

India TV News  

The Border Roads Organisation achieved a significant feat by breaking through the 2.79-km Sungal tunnel, also known as the Golden Arc Road, along the Jammu-Poonch national highway. The strategically important project is likely to be completed within the next couple of years, BRO chief Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan said. "The border areas of Poonch, Rajouri and Akhnoor are vital defence …

Manali-Leh all-weather road: Shinku La tunnel gets forest clearance
11 months, 1 week ago

Manali-Leh all-weather road: Shinku La tunnel gets forest clearance

Hindustan Times  

The Centre has given the Forest Act clearance for construction of another strategic tunnel, one that will bypass the 16,615-ft high Shinku La, connecting Ladakh to Himachal. The 4.1-km long proposed tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity from Manali to Leh via the Nimu-Padum-Darcha road, an important defence axis. Once complete, it will be world’s highest highway tunnel, surpassing the Atal …

In Frames | The Kashmir valley is not far
11 months, 3 weeks ago

In Frames | The Kashmir valley is not far

The Hindu  

At a height of 359 metre over the river Chenab, taller than the Eiffel tower in Paris, the Chenab bridge is the world’s highest railway bridge. Passing through difficult mountainous terrain, the project includes several major bridges and tunnels, including the Pir Panjal tunnel — India’s longest railway tunnel at over 11 kilometre in length. On February 20, Prime Minister …

PM Modi opens Sela tunnel, puts military mobility in fast lane to counter China
1 year ago

PM Modi opens Sela tunnel, puts military mobility in fast lane to counter China

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dedicated the Sela tunnel project in Arunachal Pradesh to the country, with the infrastructure upgrade putting in the fast lane military mobility and logistics support for deployed forces in the strategic Tawang sector, where Indian soldiers hold posts close to the contested border with China. The completion of the Sela tunnel project has put …

Know details of world's longest twin-lane tunnel inaugurated by PM Modi
1 year ago

Know details of world's longest twin-lane tunnel inaugurated by PM Modi

Op India  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sela Tunnel, the world’s longest twin-lane tunnel, in Arunachal Pradesh on 9th March where he is slated to spend the day. #WATCH | Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Sela Tunnel. According to a Prime Minister’s Office statement, it is an engineering marvel that would allow access to Tawang through the …

Sela Tunnel to ensure all-weather connectivity, facilitate smoother movement of troops
1 year ago

Sela Tunnel to ensure all-weather connectivity, facilitate smoother movement of troops

New Indian Express  

The foundation stone for Sela Tunnel was laid by PM Modi on February 9, 2019 and the construction commenced on April 1, the same year. The Sela Tunnel system consists of two tunnels measuring 1,003 metres and 1,595 metres with 8.6 Km approach and link roads. “The Sela Tunnel will ensure all-weather connectivity to Tawang and forward areas bypassing the …

PM Modi to dedicate Sela tunnel to nation on March 9
1 year ago

PM Modi to dedicate Sela tunnel to nation on March 9

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday dedicate the Sela tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh to the country, with the new route allowing faster deployment of weapons, soldiers and equipment to forward areas near the Line of Actual Control in the Tawang sector, officials aware of the matter said on Friday. Sela tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh Modi will remotely …

PM Modi will visit Arunachal Pradesh on March 9 to inaugurate strategic Sela Tunnel
1 year ago

PM Modi will visit Arunachal Pradesh on March 9 to inaugurate strategic Sela Tunnel

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to embark on a day-long visit to Arunachal Pradesh on March 9 to inaugurate several development projects including the Sela Tunnel which will provide all-weather connectivity to Tawang bordering China. The Sela Tunnel, situated at an elevation of 13,000 feet, will provide all-weather connectivity to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. The tunnel, located near Sela …

After Sela tunnel, focus shifts to other key border infra projects
1 year, 1 month ago

After Sela tunnel, focus shifts to other key border infra projects

Hindustan Times  

The completion of the Sela tunnel project in Arunachal Pradesh to boost military mobility and logistics support for deployed forces in the Tawang sector has brought into focus several other key projects being implemented by the Border Roads Organisation, which is at the centre of India’s forward infrastructure push, in the country’s remote corners. “BRO has completed 330 infrastructure projects …

India's longest rail tunnel opens in Jammu on Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramula Rail Link
1 year, 1 month ago

India's longest rail tunnel opens in Jammu on Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramula Rail Link

Hindustan Times  

"Prime Minister Modi was present in Jammu and he virtually flagged off two electrified trains simultaneously -- one from Srinagar to Sangaldan in the down direction and the other from Sangaldan to Srinagar in the up direction," a railway official said. "This longest tunnel, which is 12.77-km long and known as T-50, falls between the Khari-Sumber section," the official said. …

Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse: 1 Metre Manual Drilling Done; Vertical Boring Likely to Be Completed By Nov 30
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse: 1 Metre Manual Drilling Done; Vertical Boring Likely to Be Completed By Nov 30

News 18  

Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue Live: PM Modi Prays for Safety of Trapped Workers Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday prayed for the safe evacuation of 41 workers trapped in the Uttarakhand tunnel. आज जब हम देवी-देवताओं से प्रार्थना कर रहे हैं, मानवता के कल्याण की बात कर रहे हैं, तो हमें अपनी प्रार्थना में उन श्रमिक भाईयों को भी स्थान देना …

India rescuers hit snags in two-week bid to free 41 tunnel workers
1 year, 4 months ago

India rescuers hit snags in two-week bid to free 41 tunnel workers

Al Jazeera  

Indian rescuers have brought in a new manual digging machine to open a vertical shaft to free 41 workers trapped inside a collapsed road tunnel for two weeks, after efforts through another route hit snags just metres from reaching the men. The men, construction workers from some of India’s poorest states, have been stuck in the 4.5km tunnel being built …

NHAI to undertake safety audit of all 29 under-construction tunnels across country, says Govt
1 year, 4 months ago

NHAI to undertake safety audit of all 29 under-construction tunnels across country, says Govt

India TV News  

The National Highways Authority of India will undertake safety audit of all 29 under-construction tunnels across the country, the Centre informed on Wednesday. "NHAI officials, along with a team of experts from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation as well as other tunnel experts, will inspect the ongoing tunnel projects and will submit a report within seven days," the statement said. With …

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse | BRO building road to top of hill to start vertical drilling
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse | BRO building road to top of hill to start vertical drilling

The Hindu  

Efforts were underway on Nov. 19 to build an access road at the top of the hill above Silkyara tunnel for initiating vertical drilling to reach 41 workers trapped for seven days, with authorities hopeful that a platform to drill the hole might be ready by this afternoon. The Silkyara tunnel, about 30 km from the district headquarters of Uttarkashi …

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