Sikkim gets its longest tunnel
Gangtok, June 8: Minister of State for Defence Subhash Ramrao Bhamre on Thursday inaugurated 578-metre-long Theng Tunnel, the longest in Sikkim.
Constructed on Gangtok-Chungthang State Highway by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), the double-lane tunnel bypasses a treacherous stretch of road between Sikkim's capital Gangtok and Chungthang, which frequently remains closed due to land slides and shooting stones.
The tunnel would provide all-weather connectivity, said a Defence Ministry spokesperson.
Besides shortening the distance, the tunnel will also improve operational mobility as well as provide great relief to tourists and citizens travelling to North Sikkim district.
Later, Bhamre called on Sikkim Governor Shriniwas Patil in Gangtok.
Subsequently, the Minister visited Sukhna Cantonment where he was briefed by Trishakti Corps GOC on the operational situation before departing for Delhi.
During his trip, Bhamre interacted with personnel of Army and the BRO and complimented their indomitable spirit and dedication to the nation.
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Vijayanagara: One dead, 12 injured as trucks hits their vehicle from behind on NH 50
Vijayanagara: One man was killed and 12 others were injured after a truck hit vehicle they were traveling in on the National Highway 50 stretch on the outskirts of Koodligi in the district.
The accident victim, Madhu (27), is learned to have been an employee of Reliance Digital from Andhra Pradesh.
The vehicle was reportedly traveling from Bengaluru to Koodligi and the passengers are learned to have been seriously injured following the collision with the truck, which was found to have a Maharashtra registration.
Koodligi Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Mallesh Dodmani and Circle Inspector Prahlad Channagiri arrived at the accident spot on being informed of the accident.
The police officers and locals rescued the injured passengers and got them shifted to the Koodligi Government Hospital. Some of the passengers were reportedly taken to the Ballari Trauma Care Centre for further treatment.
A case has been registered at the Koodligi Police Station and the officers are investigating the incident.
