Tag: Border Roads Organisation
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Rajnath Singh to inaugurate infra projects in Arunachal today
Singh will inaugurate the Siyom Bridge near Boleng in Siang district and also virtually inaugurate 27 projects of the Border Roads Organisation.
January 3, 2023 -
Border Roads Organisation breaks record at Zoji La battling extreme weather
The numbers are considered significant because with the temperatures plummeting to minus 20 degrees centigrade
January 4, 2022 -
BRO kick-starts celebrations to mark 75 years of Independence
The main event would be the unfurling of National Flag on Independence Day at 75 Highest Passes of India.
August 9, 2021 -
BRO constructs highest motorable road in the world in Eastern Ladakh
The BRO has achieved the feat due to the grit and resilience of its personnel who work in treacherous terrain and extreme weather conditions.
August 4, 2021 -
Armed forces ready to meet any challenge, says Rajnath Singh
The defence minister noted that India has used weapons only for establishing peace and not to attack anyone or occupy anybody’s territory.
June 29, 2021 -
Bolstering defences
New Delhi is ramping up infrastructure to counter China’s advances in border areas of the North-east and Ladakh.
June 28, 2021 -
BRO constructs 180-feet bailey bridge providing connectivity to 20 villages in Uttarakhand
The constructed bridge has resumed road communication of 66-kilometre road starting from Jauljibi to Munsiyari.
August 17, 2020 -
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra travel time to reduce as new 80-km road opens: Defence Minister
With the inauguration of the strategically vital road, over 80-km of tough Himalayan terrain, between the Mangti camp near Tawaghat and Gunji in the Vyas valley, and the security posts on the Indian side of the border, has become accessible.
May 8, 2020 -
BRO constructs permanent bridge connecting Kasowal enclave in Punjab to other parts of India
Till now, the enclave of around 35 square kilometres had hitherto been connected via pontoon bridge of limited load capacity.
April 23, 2020 -
Genuine gallantry
What tends to be overlooked, taken for granted, is the virtually constant battle to keep open that critical section of National Highway 1-A on which troops, military stores, food, fuel, etc are supplied from Srinagar.
April 30, 2019 -
Snow and landslides cut off link with Kashmir valley
Men and machinery of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) were engaged in clearing the snow and landslides.
February 6, 2019 -
Sikkim tunnel to be a boon for locals, Army
Minister of State for Defence Dr Subhash Ramrao Bhamre on Thursday inaugurated the 578- m-long ‘Theng Tunnel’ at Theng in North Sikkim. With the completion of the tunnel, Sikkim has made a new beginning as it will bring two geographical regions of North and East Sikkim closer, especially after the devastating 2011 earthquake that extensively...
June 8, 2018 -
Where the difficult is done immediately
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) completed 58 years of its formation on 7 May and this takes me back in time when this piece originated from my pen. My runner brought me an invite to Holi celebrations on 29 March 2002 at 755 Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) under Project Setuk of BRO at Agartala,...
May 20, 2018 -
Border Roads Organisation to celebrate 58th Raising Day on 7 May
A a leader in the arena of infrastructural development in the border areas of the country is celebrating its 58 years of service to the nation.
May 6, 2018 -
Rohtang Pass reopened for motorists
The majestic snow-marooned Rohtang Pass, located at an altitude of 13,050 feet in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district, has been reopened for motorists after four months of closure, officials said here on Sunday. For tourists, it will be opened this week. "The road link to the tribal Lahaul valley through the Rohtang Pass has been reopened,"...
April 30, 2017 -
Indian Army’s BRO loses civil infra projects due to delays
The government has taken away some civil infrastructure works from the Indian Army-controlled Border Roads Organisation (BRO) as it has failed to meet deadlines for key roads in strategically-important locations, resulting not only in delays but also huge cost over-runs. Many of these projects are now being transferred to a fledgling state-owned company, the National...
April 23, 2017 -
3 GREF labourers killed in Jammu terror attack
Three labourers of General Reserve Engineer Force were killed on Monday after the terrorists attacked a GREF camp in Jammu district. The attack took place in Battal area near the international border, police said. "The attack has taken place in the morning. Reinforcements have been rushed to tackle the terrorists," a senior police officer said...
January 9, 2017