Don`t travel on Manali-Leh highway after October

Last Updated: Thursday, October 7, 2010, 12:09

The BRO Thursday advised against travelling on the strategic highway that connects Manali in Himachal Pradesh to Leh in Jammu and Kashmir after the end of this month due to possible snowfall.

Even after 50 years, BRO has no expertise in tunnel work: Panel

Last Updated: Friday, August 20, 2010, 00:43

Despite half a century of being in the business, the Border Roads Organisation still lacks expertise in tunnel work, a Parliamentary panel today said.

Clear Leh-Manali Highway in three days: Omar to BRO

Last Updated: Monday, August 9, 2010, 19:10

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday asked the Border Roads Organisation to clear the crucial Leh-Manali National Highway within next three days to restore the road link of the region with the rest of the country.

Manipur government to takeover NH-53 from BRO

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 16, 2010, 14:03

The Manipur government will now look after the development and improvement of the National Highway 53 which has been under the care of the Border Road Organisation (BRO) ever since 1968, officials said Wednesday.

Focus on developing strategic infra: Govt to BRO

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 22:37

Government on Tuesday directed Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to focus on developing strategic infrastructure in border areas only and said it was contemplating to set up a different body to build roads in other areas.

BRO building the lifeline of country`s defence

Last Updated: Thursday, May 6, 2010, 10:16

For 50 years BRO has been tirelessly battling swirling snow, heavy rains, scorching sun, desert storms and burning sands to build the lifeline of India`s defence.

BRO asked to move out of Naxal-infested states

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 17:36

The BRO have been asked move out of the NH-16 project in Naxal-infested states.

BRO sets target of doubling and tarring of Manali-Leh highway

Last Updated: Sunday, January 31, 2010, 19:31

Border Roads Organisation has set a target of doubling and tarring more than 200-km of the strategic Manali-Leh highway by 2012, a senior BRO official said on Sunday.

Former Union Minister`s brother booked in forgery charge

Last Updated: Thursday, January 7, 2010, 17:41

A complaint has been filed against former Union Industry Minister Vallabh Kathiriya`s brother Chhagan and three others for trying to enchash a huge amount through a fake cheque, police said here on Thursday.

Tough conditions preventing youth from joining BRO: Govt

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 22:15

Government today said difficult working conditions were inhibiting young people from joining the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), which was facing shortage of 7,680 personnel.

`Decision to open Srinagar-Leh road only after BRO clearance`

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 14:36

Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said the decision to allow traffic on Srinagar-Kargil road would only be taken after Border Roads Organisation (BRO) gives its clearance.

BRO to build structure at Bardang on NH-31A

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 18:32

The BRO has proposed to construct a tunnel at Bardang at an estimated cost of Rs. 6.7 crores as part of a permanent solution to the frequent blockade on the National Highway 31A due to landslides during the rainy season.