Pamban bridge: India's first vertical lift bridge over sea in Rameswaram faces 'curve' testThe Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), which is constructing this 2.08-km-long bridge, is facing a huge challenge in moving a lift span, whic...
09 Apr, 2024, 06.44 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: Fishing boat anchored at Rameswaram's Pamban catches fireAt Rameswaram's Pamban, a fishing boat caught fire among over a hundred anchored at Pampan Harbour. Despite fishermen's efforts, the blaze ...
24 Dec, 2023, 08.54 AM IST
Plea in SC seeks 'Ram Sethu' be declared as national monumentRam Sethu, also known as Adam's bridge, is a chain of limestone shoals between Pamban Island, off the south-eastern coast of Tamil Nadu, an...
26 Mar, 2023, 03.05 PM IST
Train operations suspended on Pamban bridge till December 31The Madurai Division of Southern Railway has announced that train operations have been suspended on Pamban Bridge till 31st December.
29 Dec, 2022, 10.51 AM IST
Jindal Stainless to bid for Pamban railway projectIndian Railways has decided to deploy stainless steel for its Pamban railway bridge project.
07 Feb, 2019, 06.20 PM IST
Mention Ram Sethu plea after govt files affidavit: Supreme Court to Subramanian SwamySwamy had earlier told the top court that govt had already clarified its stand outside the court that it has no intention to tamper with th...
29 Aug, 2017, 04.21 PM IST
Explore the sand dunes of Rajasthan to soak in the culture!Get on the train from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer and catch a glimpse of the painted mud huts and numerous camel grazing.
24 Nov, 2016, 05.19 AM IST
Road to Dhanushkodi to be completed before this year endDhanushkodi, an holy destination for pilgrims and tourists at the south-eastern tip of Pamban Island in TN, will get a good road before the...
28 Jun, 2015, 05.20 PM IST
Major crack noticed in Pamban Railway bridge; repairs onA major crack was noticed by railway workers in the 100-year-old Pamban Railway bridge, linking the mainland with this island town, officia...
04 Dec, 2014, 12.55 PM IST
Exploring alternate route for Sethusamudram: Shipping MinistryThe government is exploring the possibility of an alternate route for the Sethusamudram Ship Channel Project, Parliament was informed today.
01 Dec, 2014, 03.53 PM IST
Government exploring alternative route for Sethusamudram projectThe channel's width at this location is about 125 mt and the depth 2.13 mt. Only during high tide this critical channel can be negotiated.
27 Nov, 2014, 01.42 PM IST
Pamban Bridge may give way to save Ram SethuThe government is considering these and other options to allow big ships to pass through the Pamban Strait.
01 Nov, 2014, 01.34 PM IST
Centre plans dredging to push bigger vessels through Pamban to ‘save’ Ram SethuWith BJP in power at Centre, government is set to push the navigation of bigger vessels through the existing channel (Pamban Bridge).
15 Oct, 2014, 11.39 AM IST
- Railways seeks Rs 1.5 cr compensation from shipping firm
The barge drifted and collided with the railway bridge across on January 13 disrupting rail link to the Rameswaram island.
15 Jan, 2013, 04.57 PM IST
Century old rail bridge damaged as barge collidesThe accident occurred after authorities failed to pull the barge and the ship into deep waters, port officials said.
13 Jan, 2013, 02.30 PM IST
Pamban Road Bridge over sea to be renovatedThe Pamban Road Bridge, constructed across the sea connecting the Rameswaram Island with main land, is to be renovated at a cost of Rs 15.5...
22 Dec, 2012, 07.28 PM IST
No greater loveIt is fascinating how people have the famous dilemma of whether it's more moral to save several strangers at the expense of one loved perso...
10 Jul, 2012, 07.37 AM IST