PM Modi to inaugurate India's first vertical sea bridge in Rameswaram on Ram Navami; here’s why Pamban Bridge is specialPM Modi will inaugurate India's first vertical sea bridge, the new Pamban bridge in Tamil Nadu, on April 6. Constructed at Rs 535 crore by ...
26 Mar, 2025, 03.35 PM IST
Rameswaram new Pamban bridge to open soon: 5 reasons it is only second of its kind in the worldIndia is set to inaugurate its first vertical lift railway sea bridge in Pamban, Rameswaram. Replacing the 1914 British-era bridge, the new...
11 Feb, 2025, 01.20 PM IST
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
Rameshwaram-Dhanushkodi line okayed, Ram Sethu enters railway mapThe 17-km line will cost around Rs 208 crore and it has been included in the umbrella work for new lines in the current financial year.
25 Dec, 2018, 11.54 AM IST
Train trips to treasure! Five rail journeys across the country that will leave you mesmerisedEnjoy rhythmic rail clatter and the pleasant countryside along these select train routes in India.
23 Nov, 2017, 04.42 PM IST
The joy of a long weekend: Plan these short trips for the perfect getawayThere is something for everyone here.
17 Aug, 2017, 12.39 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
Government buys time to respond to Sethusamudram caseThe court by an interim order in 2007 had stayed dredging of Ram Sethu or Adam's Bridge on petitioners' plea that it had immense religious ...
27 Nov, 2015, 11.34 AM IST
Rameswaram grieves for their local boy APJ Abdul KalamAs word spread that he had died, the town plunged into sorrow. Locals started gathering near his ancestral home near the Rameswaram temple.
28 Jul, 2015, 11.58 AM IST
Government exploring alternate route to launch Sethusamudram project"We are in the process of exploring an alternate route for SSCP through Pamban Pass without affecting Ram Sethu/Adam's Bridge," an official...
16 Dec, 2014, 10.13 PM IST
Government exploring alternate route to launch Sethusamudram Ship Canal projectBJP government after coming to power has made it clear that Ram Sethu structure would not be demolished.
16 Dec, 2014, 03.37 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
Sri Lankan court orders release of 35 Tamil Nadu fishermenStepping up pressure on the Centre, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa had written to the Prime Minister to facilitate a dialogue betwe...
23 Sep, 2013, 01.22 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