Leh, July 7 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday said it has arrested three accused in connection with the misappropriation of funds from the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in Kargil district of Ladakh. A CBI press release said the organisation has arrested one Assistant Engineer (Civil) of BRO, Ladakh, and two labour supply agents from Kargil for indulging in misappropriation of BRO funds.The Assistant Engineer arrested was Officer In-charge of the Khatse Batalic Sector …
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New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has carried out searches at 26 locations across 11 states and Union Territories in connection with four criminal cases involving the alleged misappropriation of funds in the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), an official statement said on Monday.The searches were conducted in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Delhi, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland as part of an ongoing inve…
Itanagar, July 3 (IANS) The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has completed the construction of a 180-foot Bailey Bridge in the remote Kurung Kumey district of Arunachal Pradesh, significantly enhancing strategic connectivity to forward border areas of the Northeastern state. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said on Friday that the bridge was constructed under Project Arunank, a key BRO initiative aimed at strengthening strategic infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh. He said the 180-foot Bai…
Itanagar, June 29 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to him to review the flood situation in the state, which has been battered by incessant monsoon rains and the resulting floods over the past week. In social media posts, the Chief Minister said he expressed gratitude to Union Home Minister Amit Shah for calling him to take stock of the flood situation in Arunachal Pradesh.He said he briefed Shah on the evolving situation …
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Project Brahmank of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 16th Raising Day on Monday at Ranaghat, Arunachal Pradesh, marking 15 years of development of strategic infrastructure and connectivity in the region, said a Defence Ministry official. The Project is responsible for the development and maintenance of strategic road infrastructure across the Siang, East Siang, West Siang, Upper Siang and Shi-Yomi districts of Arunachal Pradesh, as well as parts of Dhe…
Itanagar, June 28 (IANS) Demonstrating its unwavering commitment to nation-building and humanitarian assistance, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) restored the crucial Kimin-Potin road within an impressive 36 hours after torrential monsoon rains, flash floods and landslides caused widespread devastation in Arunachal Pradesh’s Keyi Panyor and Papum Pare districts, officials said on Sunday. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said incessant rainfall triggered multiple landslides and major …
Guwahati, June 28 (IANS) The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has felicitated officials of Bihar Rajya Pul Nirman Nigam Limited (BRPNNL) for their crucial role in restoring the damaged Vikramshila Setu in Bhagalpur district, officials said on Sunday.A BRPNNL delegation, led by its Managing Director Jitendra Kumar, visited the headquarters of the Additional Director General Border Roads (East) in Guwahati, where Additional Director General Jitendra Prasad, VSM, honoured the officials for their con…
Jammu, June 25 (IANS) The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has constructed a vital 140-foot Bailey bridge in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, restoring connectivity between Gulabgarh and the Machail area. Lt Colonel Suneel Bartwal, Defence Ministry spokesperson, said in a statement that the bridge at Chishoti was completed in just 12 days by the 118 Road Construction Company of 35 Border Roads Task Force under Project Sampark.He described it as a “significant achievement demonstrating…
Guwahati, June 22 (IANS) Veteran Army officer and noted social contributor Colonel Dibya Shankar Bhattacharya (Retd) from Assam has been awarded the prestigious Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Commendation Card and Medal by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi in recognition of his distinguished service to the nation, officials said on Monday. The honour was conferred during an official ceremony held in Tezpur on Saturday. Presenting the award, General Dwivedi lauded Col. Bhattacharya’s exemplary con…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Bikaner, Rajsthan on Monday for a two-day visit, during which he will review border security arrangements and hold meetings with senior officials on issues concerning Rajasthan’s border districts.Providing details earlier, Union Law Minister and Bikaner MP Arjun Ram Meghwal said HM Shah will arrive in Bikaner on Monday night and stay there overnight.On May 26, the Home Minister will chair a high-level meeting with senio…