The strategic 434-km Srinagar-Leh national highway was reopened for vehicular traffic on Saturday in record time of 73 days after its closure in January this year following heavy snowfall, officials said.
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is developing six-foot tracks in Arunachal Pradesh in order to improve connectivity to the remote areas in the state. Project Arunank of the BRO has attached
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The Border Roads Organization (BRO) conducted several cycling expeditions over eight days, covering 900 kms, in Ladakh to spread awareness on measures for preventing the spread of COVID-19.
The event was organised as part the Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav and its 61st Raising Day.
Such expeditions foster a spirit of adventure, sportsmanship and camaraderie, in addition to reinforcing a connect with the local population, BRO officials said. Members of Project Himank and Project Vijayak carried out these cycling expeditions in Ladakh from April 30 to May 7.
These cycling expeditions covered a cumulative distance of 900 kms during these eight days, the officials said.