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BRO told to take over construction of Wangtu-Attargoo-Mudh-Bhawa Pass route in Himachal
BRO told to take over construction of Wangtu-Attargoo-Mudh-Bhawa Pass route in Himachal
Published on Apr 12, 2025 08:11 PM IST
PTI |
8 labourers lost their lives, while 46 were rescued: Govt tells Parl on Uttarakhand avalanche
8 labourers lost their lives, while 46 were rescued: Govt tells Parl on Uttarakhand avalanche
Updated on Mar 28, 2025 05:42 PM IST
PTI |
Chamoli avalanche: Last body retrieved from disaster site, search concludes
Authorities thanked all agencies involved in the operation, and condolences were offered to the families of the deceased.
Published on Mar 03, 2025 02:07 PM IST
ANI |
Eight die as avalanche rescue operation ends
The rescue operation after the Uttarakhand avalanche ended with eight confirmed dead and 46 workers rescued, facing severe weather challenges.
Published on Mar 03, 2025 06:12 AM IST
Amit Bathla, Dehradun
Chamoli avalanche rescue concludes as 4 bodies recovered, death toll rises to 8
The total number of workers who were affected by the avalanche was revised to 54 from 55 as it came to light that one of them had left the place before the avalanche hit their campsite
Published on Mar 02, 2025 05:39 PM IST
Got swept away: Workers in Chamoli recount harrowing ordeal
At least four of the 55 workers hit by the avalanche are still missing, with a search and rescue operation underway.
Published on Mar 02, 2025 06:30 AM IST
Amit Bathla, Dehradun
Four die in Chamoli avalanche, 47 rescued, 4 missing
The avalanche hit the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp between Mana and Mana Pass between 5.30am and 6am on Friday, burying 55 workers inside eight containers and a shed, according to the army
Published on Mar 02, 2025 05:56 AM IST
Amit Bathla, Dehradun
33 rescued, hunt on for 22 as avalanche hits Chamoli
Rescue teams were battling treacherous terrain, blinding snowfall and freezing temperatures in a desperate race against time to save the trapped workers
Updated on Mar 01, 2025 05:56 AM IST
Uttarakhand avalanche: 33 rescued amid bad weather, lurking danger | 10 points
Uttarakhand avalanche: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said helicopters could not be pressed into the rescue operation because of bad weather.
Updated on Feb 28, 2025 10:11 PM IST
Uttarakhand avalanche: Over 40 BRO workers trapped in Chamoli
The exact coordinates of the affected site have been obtained, and as soon as weather conditions improve, the SDRF high-altitude rescue team will be airlifted to the nearest accessible location
Published on Feb 28, 2025 02:36 PM IST
Rajnath to inaugurate projects worth ₹2,236 cr in infra push along China border
Singh, who is visiting Sikkim on October 11-12, will open the strategic Kupup-Sherathang road and virtually inaugurate 74 projects, including a few in West Bengal, Nagaland
Published on Oct 10, 2024 09:31 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Locals protest BRO’s green nod for Char Dham road widening project
Residents of Uttarkashi have flagged concerns with the BRO’s forest clearance application submitted to the Centre, for the widening of the Char Dham road.
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 05:07 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi, New Delhi
World’s highest tunnel to boost connectivity to Ladakh: Modi
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.
Updated on Jul 27, 2024 06:48 AM IST
Rahul Singh, Dras (ladakh)
Himachal: BRO to build Karcham-Chitkul road along China border
The stretch has sharp turns and the width needs to be increased near Karcham, which houses a1500-MW power project. Chitkul, the highest village in the Baspa Valley at 11,319 feet, is now a tourist destination.
Published on Jul 15, 2024 04:01 PM IST
Strategic Gramphu-Kaza road thrown open to traffic
BRO has restored the strategically important Gramphu-Kaza-Sumdo road connecting Sumdo to Manali. The 211-km road stretch meanders through the high mountain passes.
Updated on Jun 09, 2024 05:44 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Shinku La tunnel work to begin by mid-September
The 4.1-km long Shinku La tunnel will reduce the distance between Manali and Leh by 60 km, from 355 to 295 km
Updated on May 17, 2024 07:06 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
BRO breaks through key 2.79-km Sungal tunnel on Akhnoor-Poonch highway
Called the “golden arc road”, the road is a very old and highly strategic 200-km stretch, which connects South Kashmir to the western part
Published on May 15, 2024 01:04 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Evening briefing: AAP MLA's son booked for attacking petrol pump staff; more
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Published on May 07, 2024 06:38 PM IST
BRO to complete 2 roads near China border, start work on world’s highest tunnel
The Banga-Janga-Gompa–LJG Road in Arunachal will be ready to support military movement by year-end while connectivity between Munsiyari & Milam in U’khand will be achieved by July 2024
Published on May 07, 2024 05:38 PM IST
Rahul Singh
BRO opens strategic Leh-Manali national highway after 5 months
Project Deepak undertook the operation from Manali to Sarchu (border of Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh) and Project Himank clearing the highway from Leh to Sarchu.
Published on Apr 24, 2024 02:07 PM IST
India not in infra race with China: BRO chief
India’s infrastructure push must meet its needs and the Chinese approach is irrelevant as the requirements of both countries are different, Srinivasan said
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 08:46 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
BRO connects strategic Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road in Ladakh
The road is now the third axis apart from Manali-Leh and Srinagar-Leh which connects Ladakh to the hinterland
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:10 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
BRO starts snow clearance to restore Leh-Manali highway
Every winter, the strategically important national highway, connecting Leh with Manali, witnesses extreme weather conditions leading to heavy snowfall and avalanches blocking the road starting from November till it is cleared by the BRO.
Updated on Mar 22, 2024 05:24 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
PM inaugurates Sela tunnel, dedicates projects worth ₹55000 cr to six NE states
On Saturday afternoon, the PM is set to return to Assam and take part in two events, including inaugurating the 125-foot tall statue of legendary Ahom general Lachit Borphukan at Jorhat
Updated on Mar 09, 2024 05:09 PM IST
BRO celebrates major milestone on Akhnoor-Poonch highway
“The construction of the infrastructure project, part of national highway 144A connecting Akhnoor and Poonch, reached a significant milestone as the breakthrough ceremony for the Nowshera Tunnel took place”, said defence spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Suneel Bartwal
Published on Jan 28, 2024 09:24 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Rajnath opens 35 infra projects in 7 states
The projects to enhance connectivity and defence preparedness besides giving impetus to socio-economic development in far-flung areas, officials said
Updated on Jan 20, 2024 09:10 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
BRO achieves breakthrough of 260-metre Kandi tunnel on Jammu-Poonch highway
The tunnel work, which commenced in March, has seen remarkable progress despite facing adverse weather conditions, including heavy rainfall and landslides along the entire road stretch, a defence spokesperson said
Updated on Oct 26, 2023 06:32 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
India will outpace China in next four years: BRO chief
Lieutenant General Chaudhry stated that construction activities are underway along the Indo-China border. He credited advanced technology for expediting the completion of the BRO projects and expressed his belief that India will outpace China in this aspect in the coming four to five years
Updated on Sep 25, 2023 12:56 AM IST
Defence minister to inaugurate Devak Bridge in Jammu today
Defence minister Rajnath Singh will also dedicate 90 infrastructure projects of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) worth ₹2,941 crores to the nation through virtual mode
Published on Sep 12, 2023 12:53 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
In Ladakh, construction for world's new highest motorable road begins. Details
The BRO is working on constructing the ‘Likaru-Mig La-Fukche’ road in Ladakh, which will be the new highest motorable road in the world.
Published on Aug 19, 2023 10:12 AM IST
Nisha Anand | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
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