Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated two major National Highway projects, the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II), in Delhi on Sunday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday interacted with the construction workers of the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II).
Heavy rains continue to wreak havoc across Himachal Pradesh, severely disrupting roads, power, and water supply systems. According to the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA), as of Sunday morning, 361 roads, including three national highways, remain blocked, while 6
Bihar Minister Ashok Choudhary on Sunday took a swipe at Congress' "Voter Adhikar Yatra", saying Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi should thank Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for the 'smoother' roads in the state, which have made the "big yatra" possible.
The accused, who allegedly posed as associates of a notorious gangster to instil fear, were traced to Thailand before being apprehended on their return to India, they said.
Rescue operations in flood-hit Kishtwar began on August 14, with SDRF, NDRF, and NGOs recovering seven bodies on August 16. BRO is clearing boulders in a challenging operation. Army-led relief continues amid ex-gratia announcements by J-K Chief Minister.
According to a release, the authority reported that two national highways, NH-305 and NH-05, are among the blocked routes, with landslides and flash floods hampering connectivity, particularly in Mandi, Kullu, and Kinnaur districts.
The Dhar road linking Lakhanpur and Udhampur in the Darsoo area of Udhampur district has been blocked due to a massive boulder falling onto it, stranding hundreds of travellers and trucks on either side. The clearance operations are underway.
A 59-member Indian contingent reached Urumqi, Xinjiang, China, to participate in the 3rd "Belt and Road" International Youth Boxing Gala - U17/U19/U23 International Training Camp and Tournament, scheduled from August 15 to 30.