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World's highest fighter airfield's runway "Nyoma" along LAC set for completion in October

India is set to complete a 2.7-km runway at Nyoma airbase in Ladakh by October 2024.

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BRO connects strategic Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road in Ladakh

Notably, the Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road in Ladakh is now the third axis apart from Manali-Leh and Srinagar-Leh which connects Ladakh to the hinterland.

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NB Explains | Foundation stone laid for 3 road projects to connect New Shillong Township

In a significant milestone for the development of the New Shillong Township, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad laid the foundation for three crucial road infrastructures on Thursday.

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Teamwork makes dreams work! Meet TEAM behind rescue operations who saved the lives of 41 trapped workers from Silkyara tunnel

The Uttarakhand tunnel rescue came to an end after rescue teams achieved a breakthrough and saved the lives of the 41 workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel for almost 17 days. Here is a look inside the rescue team of the rescue mission.

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World’s highest fighter airfield for Indian Air Force to come up in Ladakh’s Nyoma

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) will construct the world’s highest fighter landing strip in the Nyoma region of Ladakh

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Projects worth ₹5 lakh crore would be finished by 2024 in Uttar Pradesh: Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that by 2024, projects worth ₹ 5 lakh crore would be finished in Uttar Pradesh. Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari said this while gifting development projects worth more than ₹ 3300 crore in Lucknow on Monday.

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Beyond the Ordinary Roads: India's Death-Defying Hairpin Bends

Hairpin bend roads, with their sharp turns and dramatic curves, have captured the imagination of drivers and adventurers for years.

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BRO rescues 40 tourists stranded near Nathula in Sikkim due to heavy rainfall

As many as 40 tourists stranded near Nathula in Sikkim due to heavy rainfall were rescued by the Border Roads Organisation ( BRO ), the officials said on Tuesday (May 2). IMD has predicted that the ongoing rain spell is about to intensify in Sikkim and other parts of the Northeast for the next five days.

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NB In List | "Not the last but first village of India.."; Here's 12 quotes of Amit Shah where he roared at China while he stood in Arunachal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the 'Vibrant Villages Programme' at Kibithoo - a border village in Arunachal Pradesh. The visit was timed perfectly after China's provocative act of renaming several villages of Arunachal Pradesh.

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Border Roads Organisation opens strategic Zojila Pass connecting Kashmir with Ladakh in record 68 days

The Zojila Pass remained closed for only 68 days this year as compared to 73 days last year and 160-180 days in the yesteryears.

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IAF's Eastern Air Command inducts heavy machinery in Arunachal Pradesh

Eastern Air Command of the Indian Air Force ( IAF ) has inducted heavy machinery in an inaccessible terrain in Arunachal Pradesh to aid Border Roads Organization (BRO) and General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF).

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PM Modi to hold a Roadshow today in Delhi

The BJP will hold a grand roadshow led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday in the national capital. The two-day national executive meeting of the BJP will be held at NDMC Convention Centre here starting today. BJP's national president JP Nadda along with Union Ministers, including Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states, and other senior party leaders will participate in the event.

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HISTORIC! Captain Surbhi Jakhmola becomes 1st woman officer posted on foreign assignment at BRO

Captain Surbhi Jakhmola of the Indian Army's 117 Engineer Regiment will be the first woman officer to be posted on a foreign assignment at the Border Roads Organisation. The officer will be sent to Bhutan as part of Project Dantak

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to brief foreign envoys about Aero India on Jan 9

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will brief foreign envoys about Aero India on Jan 9 in Delhi. The 14th edition of 'Aero India 2023' will be held at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, Bengaluru (Karnataka) from Feb 13 to Feb 17.

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Rajnath Singh's first visit to Arunachal after recent face-off at LAC, to launch 28 infrastructure projects worth Rs 724 Cr

Infrastructure development transforms people's lives in border areas and is a game changer for the region, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during his first visit to Arunachal Pradesh following the face-off

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Modi Govt's building boom makes India a global steel savior

India has emerged as a savior for the flagging global steel demand with China’s enormous construction sector still in a funk and the US and Europe probably heading into recessions.

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Indian Army troops rescue civilians stranded due to landslide in Sikkim

Indian Army troops rescued tourists stranded due to a landslide in north Sikkim , said the officials on Thursday (Sept 2). The Indian troops managed to rescue stranded civilians from chest-deep mud.

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Nepal protests against Jihadi Muslim Commission and China's BRI; demands for immediate revocation

The Youth Department of Nepal's Rashtriya Ekta Abhiyan held a protest rally demanding the revocation of the agreement on China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the cancellation of the Muslim Commission.

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SECURITY SCAN 4 : Wonders of 'Make in India' in Defence and Countering China - Pakistan

This article is a summary of important defence related events that have taken place in last one week affecting, India's national security. Attempt has also been made to analyze these events and recommend certain specific actions that can be undertaken by India.

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Ad of Malayalam film ‘Nna Thaan Case Kodu’ about ‘potholed roads’ in Kerala sparks controversy

“There will be potholes on the road to the theatres. Please come anyway,” proclaimed the advertisement which was posted by Kunchako on his Facebook account.

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Defence Ministry approves establishment of BRO Cafes on 75 border roads; Details inside-

The BRO Cafes are intended to provide basic amenities & comfort to the tourists and lead to boosting of economic activities in border areas, besides generating employment for the local people

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Treacherous task of constructing roads at higher elevation

There are several aspects that are considered in terms on engineering, while constructing roads There are certain additional aspects that the govt considers while planning and approving any infrastructural plan, especially, roads.

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Road Infrastructure transformation in the North East

Infrastructure and especially road infrastructure is absolutely crucial for any region’s development. And if that particular region is landlocked, the importance of road goes sky high.

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Autobahn: How good roads transform a country

To understand the importance of road infrastructure in a country, one must look at Germany. To be even more specific, Germany’s autobahn network.

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"Continuous border area development is part of our defence strategy" says Def Min Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called upon Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to further enhance its capability through optimum use to technology and strive to strengthen the infrastructure of the border areas at a faster pace.

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For the first time, no namaz on roads in UP during Eid

Not a single untoward incident was reported in Uttar Pradesh as people celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr, Akshay Tritiya and Parshuram Jayanti peacefully. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised people for "not organizing" religious events on roads. The officials said that it was the first time that Eid namaz was not offered on roads. Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Prashant Kumar also praised people for displaying the state's "Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb" while celebrating three festivals in a single da

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PM Modi holds mega roadshow in Gujarat, day after BJP’s big sweep in 4 states

This roadshow comes just a day after BJP won in 4 out of 5 states including UP, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa in recently concluded assembly polls

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Rajnath Singh inaugurates 27 strategically important bridges near China and Pakistan borders

BRO achieved the feat of completing a record 102 infrastructure projects in a single working season.

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Boost to defence! SC allows Centre to widen Char Dham roads in view of security concerns at Indo-China border

A three-judge Bench of Justices DY Chandrachud, Surya Kant, and Vikram Nath ruledout the judgment saying the recent past has thrown serious challenges to national security.

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After BRO builds world’s highest motorable road at 19,024 feet in Ladakh, it enters into Guinness World Records!

Director General Border Roads (DGBR) Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry received the Guinness World Records certificate for constructing the world’s highest motorable road at 19,024 feet at Umlingla Pass in Ladakh.

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BRO constructs strategic tunnel for faster convoy movement towards China border

The construction of the tunnel was necessary as a thousand of vehicles pass on a daily basis and through this tunnel, it will cut short carbon footprint and will improve the ecology of this area.

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BRO kicks off construction five major road projects in Ladakh

Construction work on the project will commence soon and once completed, these projects will play a significant role in promoting tourism in the region.

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In a first, BRO appoints woman Army officer as in-charge of road construction unit

The three platoon commanders under Major Aaina, Captain Anjana, AEE (Civ) Bhawana Joshi and AEE (Civ) Vishnumaya K became the first women RCC. T

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UP govt to conduct a 30-day special drive to make roads 'pothole-free'

Deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has instructed the concerned officers to make all types of roads pothole-free and do the repair work wherever it is needed

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Historic! BRO hoists tricolor at 75 places in country including at Umlingla pass 19,300 feet, the highest motorable pass in world

In a historic feat, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) scripted history by hoisting the national flag at 75 important passes and places in the country.

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BRO constructs the highest motorable road in the world in Eastern Ladakh

BRO has constructed the highest motorable road in the world at 19,300 ft at Umlingla Pass in Eastern Ladakh, creating a record in high-altitude road construction.

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73 critical roads along Indo-China border being developed on priority

With an aim to strengthen the road infrastructure along the India-China border, the government has identified 73 critical roads of 4,203 km that are being accorded the highest priority with dedicated funding.

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In a major boost to road connectivity, Rajnath Singh inaugurates 63 bridges built by BRO

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated 63 bridges in six states and two Union Territories built by Border Roads Organisation to strengthen the road connectivity in the border areas

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Leh-Sarchu Road upgraded! BRO's crucial development of 110 ft long bridge in 8 days

Leh-Sarchu Road upgraded! BRO's crucial development of 110 ft long bridge in 8 days

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'Connectivity provided for 59 roads along India-China border'

In a major infrastructural development, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh informed Rajya Sabha that connectivity has been achieved on 59 roads with a total length of 3,205 km along the India-China border.

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Owing to technology, Afghanistan's Bamiyan Buddhas return after being destroyed by Taliban

The Bamiyan Buddhas were recently brought back to life with the help of 3D projection in an event held in the Bamiyan Valley of Afghanistan. The event called 'A Night with Buddha' was held on the 20th anniversary of annihilation.

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Nitin Gadkari lays foundation stones for 9 NH projects worth Rs 2,752 cr in Tripura

Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs Nitin Gadkari virtually laid the foundation stones of nine National Highway projects with a total length of nearly 262 km worth over Rs 2,752 crore in Tripura.

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Defence Minister inaugurates BRO-constructed Gangtok-Nathula Road in Sikkim

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated 'Alternate Alignment Gangtok - Nathula Road' constructed by the Army's Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in Sikkim from the Headquarters of 33 Corps in Sukna, Darjeeling.

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Himachal's Mandi tops implementation of Gram Sadak Yojana

Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh has topped for implementation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

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Rajnath Singh dedicates 44 bridges to nation built by BRO

Bringing strategical development, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh dedicated 44 bridges to the nation made by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) across seven States/Union Territories via video-conferencing on Monday.

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Vajpeyee to Modi : Atal Tunnel dream achieved

The 9.02 km long Atal - Rohtang Tunnel connecting Manali with Lahaul - Spiti Valley inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi

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Border Roads – Providing Muscle to strategic needs of the nation

The latest standoff between India & China on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) has brought focus on the Border Roads Organisation - BRO.

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Nitin Gadkari inaugurates 45 road projects worth Rs 11,427 crore in MP, Read More-

Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 45 highway projects for Madhya Pradesh via video conference today.

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Rajnath Singh inaugurates 6 critical bridges built by BRO in J&K; Know more-

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates 6 critical bridges constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in Jammu and Kashmir, via video conferencing on Thursday. He unveiled the four bridges in the Akhnoor sector and two in the Jammu-Rajpura area constructed at a cost of Rs 45 crore.

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Rajnath Singh reviews ongoing projects of LAC, LoC with BRO chief

In order to construct infrastructure along the Line of Control and Line of Actual Control favoring the Indian Army, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the ongoing projects with Border Roads Organisation Chief Lt Gen Harpal Singh and senior officials here on Tuesday.

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