Northeast India’s Only English and Hindi Satellite News Channel

Arunachal: Defence Minister Sitharaman inaugurates strategic bridge over Diffo river

First Published: 18th January, 2019 16:26 IST

After the inauguration of the historic Bogibeel Bridge, Modi government’s infrastructure build-up push continues in the Northeast. Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday inaugurated the 426.6m strategic bridge over

After the inauguration of the historic Bogibeel Bridge, Modi government’s infrastructure build-up push continues in the Northeast.

Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday inaugurated the 426.6m strategic bridge over the Diffo river in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Dibang Valley.

The Defence minister arrived at around 11 in the morning at Roing, the district headquarter of Lower Dibang Valley.

The bridge will connect Lower Dibang Valley district to Lohit district of the state and will facilitate faster induction of force multipliers, long range vectors and troops into Dibang valley.

In addition, the bridge will ease the movement of local fresh produce and people between the markets of Lower Dibang valley, Namsai and Lohit districts and give a boost to the local economy.

COMMENTS

WE RECOMMEND

Banner
Arunachal: TADCDC protest demanding Tirap Autonomous District Council

The Tirap belt is being inhabited by various micro tribes including the Singpho, Sema, Tangsa, Khamti, Man-Tai, Turung, Aiton and Khamyang among others.

21st February 2024
Banner
Arrest of PAJSC members: Social activist Ebo Mili shares updates

The PAJSC said that it is a tactic to make sure that the voices of those who are seeking welfare of the state is not heard.

20th February 2024
Banner
Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram celebrates Statehood Day

President Droupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah besides other leaders have conveyed greetings to the people

20th February 2024
Banner
Suspected ULFA-I and NSCN (K-YA) abduct 10 miners from Assam

As per sources, 7 unidentified men held the workers at gun point and forced them onto a dumper at old Longtoi

18th February 2024
Banner
Unique protest: PAJSC observes Black Day by cutting a cake

Protestors participated in a cake cutting ceremony to vent their anger against the 60 MLAs as well as both the MPs for their alleged failure in resolving the issue.

18th February 2024