Army builds suspension bridge in 48 hours in rain-hit north Sikkim
Gangtok, Jun 24: The Indian army on Monday said the force has constructed a foot suspension bridge in less than 48 hours to reconnect the border villages in the northern part of Sikkim, which have been affected by heavy rain and landslides leading to the death of six people earlier this month.
A suspension bridge has its roadway suspended from cables usually passing over towers and securely anchored at the ends.
"The Indian Army engineers of Trishakti Corps have constructed a 150-foot suspension bridge in North Sikkim to re-connect the border villages which got cut off due to continued heavy rains to give respite to the locals," the Indian Army said in a statement.
The foot suspension bridge built over a stream in less than 48 hours will restore connectivity to the border villages and facilitate movement of the people and relief materials, it said.
North Sikkim’s Mangan district was lashed by torrential rains on June 13 snapping road links and communication infrastructure. As a result, around 1500 tourists had been stranded for almost a week.
🇮🇳 Rapid Force: Army Constructs Vital North Sikkim Bridge in Hours!
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Displaying engineering prowess, the Indian Army constructed a 150-foot suspension bridge in rain-hit North Sikkim in just 48 hours!
The Trishakti Corps brave challenging conditions to reconnect border… https://t.co/3qaFiqUdzn pic.twitter.com/McWjwxAAHm
#IndianArmy engineers of Trishakti Corps have constructed a 150 ft suspension bridge in North Sikkim,reconnecting border villages cut off by heavy rains.Despite challenging conditions, the bridge was completed in less than 48 hours,ensuring connectivity and facilitating relief pic.twitter.com/HAadzoqX7b
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Delhi poll results a 'setback', AAP's fight against BJP to continue: Atishi
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Atishi on Saturday accepted the people's mandate in the assembly elections, calling it a "setback" but vowing to continue the party's struggle against the BJP.
The BJP was set to stage a comeback in Delhi after more than 26 years, sweeping AAP away from the national capital in another big win to extend its saffron footprint in the country.
"First of all, I thank the people of Delhi and our party workers who stood strong. We accept the mandate. The war against BJP's dictatorship and hooliganism will continue. This is a setback but AAP's fight for the people of Delhi and the country will go on," Atishi told reporters.
Expressing gratitude to her supporters, the AAP leader said, "I thank the people who trusted me. I also thank my team, which faced all challenges and took our message to the public. I have won my seat but this is not a time for celebration -- this is the time to fight. The battle against BJP's authoritarianism will continue."
The Election Commission is yet to declare the winner from the Kalkaji seat where she is pitted against BJP's Ramesh Vidhuri and Alka Lamba of the Congress.
Stating that AAP has always fought against injustice and will continue to do so, Atishi said, "Yes, this may be one step back, but AAP will keep fighting."
