Himachal guv visits Atal Tunnel with his wife

Kullu: Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla along with his wife, Janaki, visited Atal Tunnel on Tuesday.Connecting Lahaul-Spiti with Kullu, the 9km long tunnel named after former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee is the highest highway single-tube tunnel in the world situated at an altitude of more than 10,000ft. Besides promoting tourism, the governor said the tunnel has helped reduce travel time and distance between Manali-Keylong and Leh.Commanding Officer of BRO, Sandeep Singh, briefed the governor about the escape tunnel which opens after every 400 metres. He said the tunnel bypasses most of the sites, which were prone to road blocks, avalanches and traffic snarls.Deputy commissioner (Lahaul Spiti) Rahul Kumar, other officials of the district administration and dignitaries welcomed the governor at the north portal of the tunnel. Later, the governor also visited Sissu Lake. He returned to Manali via the Rohtang Pass.

Twin tunnel plan will impact Wayanad

Activist Medha Patkar criticized the Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi project, claiming that constructing a tunnel through Wayanad's mountains would damage its delicate ecosystem. Visiting landslide-affected Chooralmala, she highlighted past landslides and advocated for sustainable development, emphasizing support for livelihoods and ecological considerations. Patkar also called for other banks to write off loans for landslide survivors, following Kerala Bank's lead.

Twin tunnel plan will impact Wayanad

Activist Medha Patkar opposes the Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi project, warning it will disrupt Wayanad's fragile ecosystem. She urges other banks to replicate Kerala Bank's loan write-offs for landslide survivors. Patkar stresses sustainable development that balances nature and humanity, while citing past landslides as evidence against neglecting environmental findings.

Tunnel for underground metro corridor 2 to be built soon

Tunnel construction for Kanpur Metro's Corridor-2 (CSA to Barra-8) is set to commence soon with the first Tunnel Boring Machine successfully lowered into position at Rawatpur. This 4.10 km underground section will connect multiple stations including Rawatpur, Kakadev, and Double Pulia, eventually transitioning to an elevated route extending to Barra-8.

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