Odisha

CM To Inaugurate Gurupriya Bridge On July 18

By
OB Bureau

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is scheduled to inaugurate the newly-constructed bridge on Gurupriya river in the cut-off area of Chitrakonda block in Odisha’s Malkangiri district on July 18.

The third-party audit of the 910-metre bridge has been conducted by the seven-member team of the CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI).

The construction of the bridge was executed by the Kolkata-based Royal Infraconstru Limited at an estimated cost of Rs 172 crore with the direct supervision of the state Works department. The work began in 2014 with the deployment of Border Security Forces at both ends of the bridge.

The bridge will connect 151 villages with a population of about 30,000 spread over seven panchayats in the cut-off area, with the mainland.

The security personnel will have a tactical advantage after completion of the bridge.

The foundation stone of the bridge was laid in 1982 by the then chief minister JB Patnaik and again by chief minister Naveen Patnaik in 2000.

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

2 Friends Killed As Bike Hits Roadside Tree In Odisha’s Balangir

Balangir: In a tragic incident, two friends were killed when the bike they were riding…

November 23, 2024

Disastrous Electoral Debut By His Jan Suraaj Party, But Prashant Kishor Not Too Worried

Patna: In a disastrous electoral debut, Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj party drew a blank in…

November 23, 2024

Odisha Cabinet Approves Amendment Of IPR 2015 For Smooth Administration Of Incentives

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Saturday approved amendment of IPR 2015 in two sections in…

November 23, 2024

Jindal Foundation Expands Project SNEH In Odisha’s Angul

Angul (Odisha): Jindal Foundation, the social arm of Naveen Jindal-led Jindal Steel & Power, has…

November 23, 2024

Imtiaz Ali’s U-Turn About Firing Crew Member To Ensure Alia Bhatt’s Safety On ‘Highway’ Sets

Mumbai: Hours after stating that he had to fire a crew member on the sets…

November 23, 2024

Maharashtra Polls: Swara Bhasker Alleges EVM Manipulation After Husband Fahad Loses Close Contest

Mumbai: In keeping with the trend across Maharashtra, the Mahayuti coalition’s candidate won the Anushakti…

November 23, 2024

Bassist Mohini Dey Breaks Silence On AR Rahman Link-Up Rumours

Mumbai: Celebrated musician AR Rahman’s grey divorce, after 29 years of marriage to Saira Banu,…

November 23, 2024

Odisha Cabinet Approves Proposal To Amend Universities Act To Ensure Transparency, Autonomy

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards strengthening higher education, the state Cabinet on Saturday approved…

November 23, 2024