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Uttarakhand glacier burst: Indian Army rescues 291 in Neeti Valley

Rescue operations are still in progress to search for the persons still trapped under snow or stranded at worksites since late evening

The Trilateral Highway from India to Thailand that went on the slow lane

The highway's Imphal-Moreh portion on the Indian side, however, is expected to be completed only by 2023, more than two decades after it was conceptualised

After Rohtang, focus shifts to Shinku La tunnel between Ladakh and Lahaul

The BRO is also studying the feasibility of constructing a tunnel beneath the 13.5-km-long snow avalanche-prone Shinku La like the Rohtang tunnel to avoid the majestic pass

Inauguration of 43 BRO bridges by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh postponed

The inauguration of 43 strategically important bridges built by the BRO in border areas, including seven in Ladakh has been postponed owing to state mourning

Govt expediting road project between Ladakh and Darcha in Himachal Pradesh

The road in the Finger area in Pangong Tso is considered crucial for India to carry out patrols. India has already decided not to stall any border infrastructure projects in eastern Ladakh

Govt approves additional Rs 1,691 cr for highway works in J&K, Uttarakhand

A total of Rs 340 crore ceiling has been approved for Uttarakhand for national highways, according to the communication dated June 24

Govt to expedite work on 32 road projects along border with China

The decision was taken at a high-level meeting convened by the Ministry of Home Affairs

MHA holds crucial meet to discuss infra developments near Indo-China border

A meeting was held on Wednesday and another meeting is scheduled on Thursday where various infrastructure-related issues will be discussed

Migrants to get 20% wage hike, other benefits after Jharkhand-BRO agreement

Thousands of workers from the Santhal Pargana region of the state have been going to Leh-Ladakh since 1970s for construction works, particularly roads on difficult terrains and peaks

Jharkhand gives BRO approval to employ 11,800 workers for border projects

The road projects in the border areas assume significance as they come amid a confrontation between Indian and Chinese militaries in eastern Ladakh

Govt accepts Shekatkar recommendations to boost border roads projects

The recommendations accepted were aimed at speeding up road construction in remote areas, providing easier access to the military and leading to socio economic development in the border areas