ROPEWAY
Jharkhand govt blacklists cable car operator, two years after Trikut ropeway tragedy
The Jharkhand government has blacklisted Damodar Ropeways and Infra Ltd (DRIL), the cable car operator at Trikut Hills in Deoghar district, for five years and slapped a fine of over Rs 9 crore on it, a senior official said on Thursday. A major cable car accident at Trikut Hills in April 2022 had claimed three lives, while over 60 people were rescued after being stranded mid-air for about 46 hours in joint operations by NDRF, Army, Air Force and administration.
UP Braj Teerth body to start a ropeway each in Vrindavan, Barsana
Uttar Pradesh Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad introduces ropeway projects in Barsana and Vrindavan for tourists' convenience and safety. The projects aim to improve accessibility to religious sites and enhance the overall visitor experience.
UP Brij Teerth body to start a ropeway each in Vrindavan, Barsana
Uttar Pradesh Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad has launched ropeway projects in Barsana and Vrindavan to ease traffic congestion and provide a comfortable experience for tourists, especially senior citizens. The Barsana project costing Rs 15.87 crore includes 12 trolleys with a capacity to carry over 500 people per hour, enhancing safety with standby rescue teams. Meanwhile, the Vrindavan ropeway project's feasibility report is in progress, aiming to connect key temples and reduce travel time between Vaishno Devi temple and Darul parking to 32 minutes.
First section of Varanasi ropeway to be ready by August 2024
India's first urban ropeway project, the Varanasi Ropeway Project, is set to complete a section linking Varanasi Cantonment Railway Station to RathYatra by August 2024, under the National Ropeways Development Programme, 'Parvatmala Pariyojana'.
Varanasi Ropeway coming soon? Opening date, ticket price, reduced time, destinations
In a good news for tourists and Varanasi residents, the Varanasi Ropeway Project is showing remarkable progress and the first leg of the new public transport system is expected to be ready soon. The Varanasi Ropeway Project is India's first public ropeway system comes under the National Ropeways Development Programme, 'Parvatmala Pariyojana.'
Govt to develop 200 ropeway projects worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore in five years: Nitin Gadkari
The government is planning to increase the number of projects under the Parvatmala Pariyojana, which is the national ropeways development programme, to at least 400 in the next five years. Last year, the government announced plans to develop over 250 projects with a ropeway length of over 1,200 kilometers in five years.
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Dehradun to Mussoorie in just 15 minutes! Uttarakhand plans India's longest ropeway connectivity for two cities
Dehradun and Mussoorie will be connected by India's longest ropeway, measuring 5.5 km, reducing travel time from 1.5 hours to just 15 minutes. The project, led by FIL Industries, is expected to be completed by September 2026. The estimated cost is Rs 300 crore and the ropeway will consist of 10-seater cabins.
Sebi restricts 135 from accessing market over stock manipulation
The five companies referenced in the order are Mauria Udyog Ltd., 7NR Retail Ltd., Darjeeling Ropeway Company Ltd., GBL Industries Ltd. and Vishal Fabrics Ltd.
Rs 144 crore wrongful profit! Sebi finds stock manipulation in 5 smallcaps
The regulator has issued impounding orders amounting to Rs 126 crore towards wrongful gains made by the entities by indulging in stock price manipulations.
Surety bonds and e-bank guarantees allowed for road and ropeway contracts
An order from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said that changes have been approved in clauses of model concession agreements for Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), and Build Operate Transfer (BOT) contracts.
Nitin Gadkari teases India with glimpses of country's first commercial ropeway
The Prime Minister praised the construction of a 3.85-kilometer-long public transportation ropeway in Varanasi, which cost Rs 644 crore
PM Modi to lay foundation stone of India's first urban transport ropeway in Varanasi on March 24
Sharma said that the PM will lay the foundation stone of the country's first urban transport ropeway in Kashi during his visit. The ropeway costing Rs 664.49 crore would pass through five stations, he said, adding that with the completion of this project, the distance from Cantt to Gudaulia can be covered in just 16 minutes that currently takes at least 45 minutes.
Protest in Katra against proposed Vaishno Devi ropeway project
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) recently approved a Rs 250-crore passenger ropeway project between Tarakote Marg to Sanji Chhat along the 12-km track to the revered shrine.
Vaishno Devi Ropeway: A Rs 250 crore ropeway to cut travel time from 6 hours to 6 minutes; Here's everything to know
As construction on a Rs. 250 crore ropeway gets underway, the challenging trek to Vaishno Devi may soon be history. The three-year-long project will begin in Tarakote, close to Katra's base camp, and end in Sanjichat, which is close to a temple and has a gondola cable car system.
Joshimath areas examined amid uptick in cracks
The central team deputed by the PMO to Joshimath returned last week while deputy secretary at the PMO, Mangesh Ghildiyal, visited Joshimath on Sunday to separately inspect the situation in the region where cracks have appeared and water quality is deteriorating.
Joshimath: NTPC faces locals' opposition, cracks appear in Auli ropeway
"The impact of the landslide [land subsidence] in Joshimath is expanding. The 4.15-km ropeway connecting Joshimath to Auli has also come under threat as huge cracks appeared near the ropeway platform late night Friday," , Dinesh Bhatt, manager, Ropeway Operation, said.
Himachal Pradesh polls 2022: Nitin Gadkari promises ropeways, cable railway, clean energy projects
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has promised more ropeways, a cable railway system, and clean energy projects for poll-bound Himachal Pradesh.
Badrinath-Kedarnath temple doors to be shut on October 25 due to solar eclipse
Ministry of Earth Science says the eclipse will begin in India before dusk in the day and be visible from most locations.
PM Modi offers prayers at Kedarnath temple, lays foundation stone for ropeway project
Earlier in the day, the prime minister was received by Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Union minister Ajay Bhatt on his arrival at the Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun in an Indian Air Force (IAF) plane.
Centre sanctioned Rs 209-crore ropeway project for devotees visiting Mahakaleshwar temple: MP minister
Thanking Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari for sanctioning the project, he said, "The ropeway to be constructed at a cost of Rs 209 crore will benefit a large number of devotees coming to Ujjain. After the construction of Mahakal Lok, the attraction for the city will increase further and the ropeway will add to the number of public facilities at the religious place."
Government to develop 3 vehicle scrapping facilities in every district
"In every district, we can open 3 registered vehicle scrapping facilities," he said. PM Modi had launched the National Vehicle Scrappage Policy in August last year and had said it will help phase out unfit and polluting vehicles and also promote a circular economy.
Ropeway gets stuck midway; BJP MLA, devotees stranded midair for an hour
The devotees had a sigh of relief as they got down from the ropeway trolley after nearly an hour of being suspended in the air, he said.
Sensex falls! These stocks fell 5% or more in Wednesday's session
In the Nifty pack, 17 stocks closed in the green, while 33 stocks ended in the red.
Sensex rises! But these stocks are down 5% or more on BSE
In the Nifty pack, 18 stocks were trading in the green, while 32 stocks were trading in the red.
First-responders must be top priority
Accidents happen. As do human errors. That is why precautionary measures and contingency plans are made. A country is judged by the value it puts in the lives of its own citizenry. Making loss of lives in accidents minimal should be India's priority.
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