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Soaring 1,177 feet above the Chenab river is the world’s highest single arch railway bridge, standing 359m above the riverbed – 35m higher than the Eiffel Tower. While multiple partners were involved in the design of the bridge including IISc-Bangalore along with key overseas consultants, the lead consortium partner in the JV for construction was India’s Afcons Infrastructure Limited. Chenab ...

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated the Sonamarg Tunnel, marking the onset of transformative infrastructure development in Jammu and Kashmir. With a vision to enhance connectivity, reduce travel time, and boost tourism, the government has announced ambitious projects worth over ₹1 lakh crore, including national highways, tunnels, and ropeways. Sonamarg Tunnel: A Game-Changer With the ...