Know details of world's longest twin-lane tunnel inaugurated by PM Modi
10 months 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 pass on the Balipara-Chariduar-Tawang Road in Arunachal Pradesh in any weather conditions. During the ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit North East’ programme in Arunachal Pradesh today, PM Modi is expected to inaugurate, dedicate, and lay the foundation stone of several other development projects worth approximately Rs 55,600 crore in Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh, as per the PMO’s press release.

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

PM inaugurates Sela tunnel, dedicates projects worth ₹55000 cr to six NE states
10 months ago

PM inaugurates Sela tunnel, dedicates projects worth ₹55000 cr to six NE states

Hindustan Times  

Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated and laid foundation stones of several projects for six northeastern states valued at nearly Rs.55,0000 crore at an event held in Arunachal Pradesh’s capital Itanagar. PM Modi inaugurated the Sela tunnel by flagging off an Arunachal Pradesh State Transport bus The event was attended by chief minister Pema Khand, governor KT Parnaik …

Sela Tunnel to ensure all-weather connectivity, facilitate smoother movement of troops
10 months 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
10 months 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
10 months, 1 week 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
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Arunachal: Longest By-Lane Tunnel in Sela to Reduce Travel Time to Tawang by 1 Hour
1 year, 8 months ago

Arunachal: Longest By-Lane Tunnel in Sela to Reduce Travel Time to Tawang by 1 Hour

News 18  

Sela in Arunachal Pradesh is known for its inhospitable weather and tough terrain where the temperature and oxygen levels drop suddenly. Sela, however, is now going to be home to the world’s longest by-lane tunnel soon. Sela Tunnel is the world’s longest by-lane under-construction road tunnel at 13,700 feet, which, once completed, will ensure all-weather connectivity between Guwahati in Assam …

Sela Pass tunnel in Arunachal to provide weather connectivity to China border
2 years ago

Sela Pass tunnel in Arunachal to provide weather connectivity to China border

Hindustan Times  

The Sela Pass tunnel which will provide all-weather connectivity to the Indian Army towards the Line of Actual Control near Tawang near the China border is being constructed at 13,000 feet in Arunachal Pradesh. An outer view of the Sela Pass tunnel which will provide all-weather connectivity to Tawang, is being constructed atop 13,000 feet. The construction of the Sela …

India’s longest escape tunnel constructed in J&K: 5 things to know
2 years ago

India’s longest escape tunnel constructed in J&K: 5 things to know

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Railways has completed a 12.8- km tunnel, which is the longest escape tunnel of India, on the 111 km under-construction Banihal-Katra railway line in Jammu and Kashmir, a government statement said. The escape tunnel 'T-13' has been constructed to facilitate rescue work in case of an emergency. Here is everything you need to know about the longest escape …

Sela tunnel: All-weather road brings Indian troops to China's doorstep; what you need to know
3 years, 3 months ago

Sela tunnel: All-weather road brings Indian troops to China's doorstep; what you need to know

Firstpost  

Singh said the Sela tunnel will be the world’s largest bi-lane tunnel at an altitude of more than 13,000 feet. He also lauded the work done by the BRO while handling this project Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday virtually conducted the final breakthrough blast of the Sela tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh and flagged of a 20,000-km-long motorcycle expedition of …

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Conducts Final Breakthrough Blast of Sela Tunnel in Arunachal
3 years, 3 months ago

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Conducts Final Breakthrough Blast of Sela Tunnel in Arunachal

News 18  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually conducted the final breakthrough blast of the Sela tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh and flagged of a 20,000-km-long motorcycle expedition of the BRO on Thursday. The tunnel goes through Sela Pass and is expected to cut down the distance to the China border through Tawang district in Arunachal Pradesh by 10 km. “The breakthrough blast of …

Dream of Vajpayee's Friend Comes True After Opening of Atal Tunnel in Himachal's Rohtang
4 years, 3 months ago

Dream of Vajpayee's Friend Comes True After Opening of Atal Tunnel in Himachal's Rohtang

News 18  

The decades-long dream of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s friend, Arjun Gopal, came true on Saturday with the inauguration of Atal Tunnel at Rohtang in Himachal Pradesh. Amar Singh and Ram Dev, sons of Arjun Gopal alias Tshidawa, said their father had suggested the construction of the tunnel to the former prime minister. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday …

Dream of Vajpayee’s friend comes true after opening of Atal Tunnel
4 years, 3 months ago

Dream of Vajpayee’s friend comes true after opening of Atal Tunnel

Live Mint  

The decades-long dream of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's friend, Arjun Gopal, came true on Saturday with the inauguration of Atal Tunnel at Rohtang in Himachal Pradesh. Amar Singh and Ram Dev, sons of Arjun Gopal alias Tshidawa, said their father had suggested the construction of the tunnel to the former prime minister. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram …

Modi Inaugurates World's Longest Highway Tunnel in Himachal's Rohtang, Vital Link Named After Vajpayee
4 years, 3 months ago

Modi Inaugurates World's Longest Highway Tunnel in Himachal's Rohtang, Vital Link Named After Vajpayee

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the strategically vital all-weather Atal Tunnel, which decreases the distance between Manali and Leh by 46 km and the travel time by four to five hours at Himachal Pradesh’s Rohtang. Speaking at the inauguration, PM Modi said the completion of Atal Tunnel not only fulfilled the dreams of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari …

PM Modi to inaugurate strategic Atal Tunnel at Rohtang on Saturday
4 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi to inaugurate strategic Atal Tunnel at Rohtang on Saturday

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the strategically important all-weather Atal Tunnel, which reduces the distance between Manali and Leh by 46 km and the travel time by four to five hours, at Rohtang in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday. Atal Tunnel is the longest highway tunnel in the world, and the 9.02 km long tunnel connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley …

PM Modi to Inaugurate Strategically Important All-weather Atal Tunnel at Rohtang on October 3
4 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi to Inaugurate Strategically Important All-weather Atal Tunnel at Rohtang on October 3

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the strategically important all-weather Atal Tunnel, which reduces the distance between Manali and Leh by 46 km and the travel time by four to five hours, at Rohtang in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday. Atal Tunnel is the longest highway tunnel in the world, and the 9.02 km long tunnel connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley …

World's longest high-altitude tunnel fully ready to open in Himachal Pradesh
4 years, 3 months ago

World's longest high-altitude tunnel fully ready to open in Himachal Pradesh

India TV News  

The world's longest high-altitude tunnel on Manali-Leh national highway is fully ready to open in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti district, a senior Border Road Organisation official said on Sunday. The 9-km Atal tunnel built at an altitude of about 10,000 feet above sea level in Lahaul Spiti's Rohtang is likely to be formally inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in coming …

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