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AP: Modi inaugurates world's longest twin-lane tunnel ITANAGAR, Arunachal Pradesh: Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, inaugurated the strategically significant Sela Tunnel, world’s bi-lane tunnel at an altitude above 13,000 feet in Arunachal Pradesh which will ensure better movement of troops along the frontier region. Built at the cost of Rs 825 crore, it is constructed on the road connecting Tezpur in Assam to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. The foundation stone for the tunnel,was laid by Modi in 2019 in Arunachal’s West Kameng district. Following the tunnel's inauguration, PM Modi, in a speech, said, "You must have heard of 'Modi Ki Guarantee'. You will understand its significance once you visit Arunachal. The entire Northeast bears witness to this. I laid the foundation of the Sela Tunnel here in 2019, and today it has been inaugurated."

AP: Modi inaugurates world’s longest twin-lane tunnel

ITANAGAR, Arunachal Pradesh: Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, inaugurated the strategically significant Sela Tunnel,…

Assam govt set to implement 'Doh Shaher, Ek Rupayan' initiative DISPUR, Assam: Ashok Singhal, Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of Assam, chaired a meeting to deliberate on the implementation of the 'Doh Shaher, Ek Rupayan' initiative spearheaded by the Housing and Urban Affairs Department in the state. This ambitious project aims to facilitate well-planned and swift development in cities such as Silchar, Nagaon, Bangaigaon, Biswanath Chariali, Karimganj, Tinsukia, Golaghat, Jorhat, Tezpur, Sibsagar, and North Lakhimpur. The meeting addressed crucial aspects including urban planning, waste management, water supply, infrastructure, and traffic control. Kavitha Padmanabhan, Commissioner and Secretary, Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of Assam, presented the concept, emphasising rationalisation, online service delivery, and financial infrastructure strengthening. The proposed improvements cover a range of areas, from infrastructure development to beautification and environmental initiatives. The proposed towns are scheduled for comprehensive improvements across various domains. Under the City Infrastructure Development Fund (CIDF), initiatives will include the establishment of conference halls, city beautification, an open-air theatre, pavilions, traffic control systems, convention centres, markets, sports complexes, and the enhancement of water bodies. The Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF) will be used to make convention centres, halls, parks open spaces, ISBT, and the beautification of public areas. The Directorate of Municipal Administration will oversee street lights and pave block streets. Under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), the emphasis will be on water supply and the development of water bodies. The Swachh Bharat Mission will take on initiatives like Door-to-Door collection of solid waste, waste processing, and waste disposal at dumping grounds.

Assam govt set to implement ‘Doh Shaher, Ek Rupayan’ initiative

DISPUR, Assam: Ashok Singhal, Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of Assam, chaired a…