Rohtang Pass Current Affairs, GK & News
Rohtang Pass Opened Before Schedule
The Border Road Organisation has successfully opened the Rohtang Pass after clearing the snow before schedule. The efforts were taken after the Himachal Pradesh government had requested it, given the lockdown in effect. Manali- Leh Axis Ladakh can be accessed via 2 routes: Srinagar- Leh road over the Zoji La Pass and the Manali- Leh ..
Category: Defence Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs • States Current Affairs
Topics: Atal Tunnel • Border Roads Organisation • Rohtang Pass
Rohtang pass tunnel named after former PM Vajpayee
On 24 December, 2019, the Union cabinet chaired by PM Modi decided that the strategic tunnel that was constructed under Rohtang Pass will be named after him. This is because the tunnel construction was started in June 2000, during his tenure. About the tunnel The tunnel is the world’s longest tunnel (8.8 km) at an ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Topics: Beas • Chenab River • Himalayas • Ladakh • Leh • Rohtang Pass
Bridge over River Ravi inaugurated in J and K
Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurated a 1210-meter span-bridge over the river Ravi in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir. About the Bridge The bridge over river Ravi at Keerian – Gandial is a lifesaver for the people in the region. The bridge constructed at a cost of Rs 158.84 ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Topics: Gandial • Himachal Pradesh • Jammu and Kashmir • Keerian • Kullu hills • Punjab • River Ravi • Rohtang Pass • Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Shipping
India’s first electric bus service launched in Himachal Pradesh
India’s first electric bus service has launched by Himachal Pradesh Government for Rohtang Pass, a tourist destination near Manali. The electric bus, which is built by Goldstone Infratech, has been certified by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), after extensive testing at the parts and vehicle level. With this initiative, Himachal has become the ..
Topics: Districts of India • Gulaba • Himachal Pradesh • Himachal Road Transport Corporation • Manali • Manali, Himachal Pradesh • Rohtang Pass • States and union territories of India • Transport in Himachal Pradesh
India’s first electric bus service launched in Himachal Pradesh
India’s first electric bus service was launched at Rohtang Pass area in Himachal Pradesh. It is first of its kind electric bus service for tourist spot in India and first in world at an altitude of 13,000 feet. The electric bus service will ply between Manali and Rohtang and there will be 10 electric buses ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
Topics: Electric Bus Service • Environment • Himachal Pradesh • NGT • Rohtang Pass