Manali Atal Tunnel Traffic Chaos Explained
A massive 8-hour traffic jam paralyzed the Atal Tunnel in Manali. Discover the causes, official response, and lessons for managing this vital Himalayan route.
A massive 8-hour traffic jam paralyzed the Atal Tunnel in Manali. Discover the causes, official response, and lessons for managing this vital Himalayan route.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis pushes for Pune's underground 'Paatal Lok' tunnel network to solve traffic woes. Pre-feasibility report ready for the Rs 32,000 crore project, including Yerawada-Katraj link.
Uttarakhand announces new Char Dham Yatra packages for 2026, featuring helicopter services and improved infrastructure. Bookings open from April 1, 2025. Plan your spiritual journey now!
Uttarakhand govt plans a 7-km twin-tube tunnel linking Chaumasi to Sonprayag for Kedarnath, aiming for 2026 completion. This major infrastructure upgrade will enhance safety and year-round access.
A new 7-km twin-tube tunnel connecting Chaumasi to Sonprayag will cut travel time and ease congestion for Kedarnath pilgrims, also serving as an emergency escape route. Read how this project will transform the Himalayan journey.
The Indian government plans a 7-km twin-tube tunnel and a ropeway to Kedarnath, aiming to slash travel time and enhance safety for pilgrims, with numbers expected to hit 40 lakh by 2040.
Israeli military uncovers and demolishes a significant 2-kilometer-long Hamas attack tunnel in northern Gaza. Discover the operation's details and its strategic impact on the ongoing conflict.
Uttarakhand's higher reaches above 3,000 metres receive the season's first snowfall, breaking a prolonged dry spell. Experts warn the relief may be brief. Read more.
India approves a groundbreaking 15.8 km twin-tube underwater tunnel under Brahmaputra. It will slash travel time from 6.5 hours to 30 mins, boosting defence & NE connectivity. Read more.
India's bullet train project achieves a major breakthrough with the completion of its first mountain tunnel in Palghar. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces the 2027 launch date and details the phased rollout plan for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor.
A major milestone for India's first bullet train! The first mountain tunnel breakthrough on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor has been achieved in Maharashtra's Palghar district. Read the full story.
A major accident inside a hydel project tunnel in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, leaves 60 workers injured after two loco trains collide. Rescue operations are underway.
A major accident inside a THDC tunnel in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, leaves 70 workers injured after two trains collide. Rescue operations are ongoing. Read the latest updates.
Cidco achieves a historic first tunnel breakthrough for its Hetawane water supply scheme, set to boost Navi Mumbai's capacity to 270 MLD by 2029. Read about the project's progress and impact.
China inaugurates the 22.13 km Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, a record-breaking engineering feat that slashes travel time across the Tianshan mountains and boosts Belt and Road connectivity. Read more.
Manali saw a massive Christmas influx despite no snow. Tourists flocked to Rohtang Pass and Atal Tunnel, causing traffic jams. A DJ night lit up Mall Road as hotel occupancy soared. Read more about Himachal's holiday rush.
Engineers connect both ends of Tunnel 5 on Shimla Bypass, a key milestone for the 27.4-km corridor. The project promises to cut travel time by an hour and boost tourism, healthcare, and agriculture logistics. Read more.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces state will fund only 40% of the Rs 15,000 crore tunnel road project. Centre must contribute 60% for the ambitious plan to ease Bengaluru traffic.
Adani Group bids Rs 22,267 crore for Bengaluru's Silk Board-Hebbal tunnel, Rs 4,600 crore above estimate. Govt caps its share at 40%, raising questions on toll burden and financial scrutiny.
Kolkata's East-West Metro, featuring India's first transport tunnel under a river, slashes travel time between Howrah and Kolkata. Discover how this engineering marvel is reshaping city life.
The Centre tells NGT that Bengaluru's twin tunnel project does not require prior environmental clearance. Activists had flagged violations. Get the latest updates on this infrastructure development.
Adani Group emerges as the lowest bidder for both packages of Bengaluru's ambitious tunnel road project. Get the latest details on this major infrastructure development.
MoRTH and IIT-Patna join forces to enhance tunnel safety and hill slope protection for national highways. The collaboration aims to develop resilient infrastructure in challenging terrains. Read more.
Mumbai launches its most ambitious Mithi river cleanup yet: a 6.6-km underground sewage tunnel and tidal overhaul costing over Rs 2,000 crore. Will this finally revive the long-polluted river? Read the full analysis.
Mumbai's ambitious Rs 2,100 crore project, featuring a 6.6km diversion tunnel and tidal-stretch overhaul, aims to trap 60% of Mithi's sewage. Success depends on encroachment removal and a new treatment plant. Will this be the river's final chance?
Northbound traffic on Mumbai's coastal road was halted for 30 minutes after smoke from a minor fire under a promenade slab entered the tunnel. Officials suspect drug addicts may have caused the blaze. Read for details.
Pune's ambitious Yerawada-Katraj twin tunnel project, a ₹7,500-crore north-south corridor, faces crucial feasibility study. PMRDA awaits PUMTA clearance after addressing traffic, cost, and environmental concerns.
The 7.9-km underground stretch of Patna Metro's Corridor II is set for completion by end-2026, with intensive tunnelling underway. Read about the progress and future connectivity.
Kerala High Court upholds environmental clearance for Anakkampoyil-Mepadi tunnel, citing no procedural lapses. Petitioners can approach NGT. Read the full details.
A GSI report identifies underground pipe leaks and tunnel construction vibrations as causes of the Shimla road collapse. An 8-year-old girl fell into the sinkhole. Read the full findings and official recommendations.