Pathankot-to-Jammu-to-Srinagar through – Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel:
A unique edifice, it is India’s longest highway tunnel, at 9.28 km, Asia’s longest bi-directional highway tunnel, elevation 1200 metres, on one of Himalayas most difficult terrain, it has a fully integrated control system, constructed at a cost Rs 3720 crore, cuts down 31 km travel distance, reduces travel time between Udhampur and Ramban by 2 hours in mountainous terrain. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s first tenure saw him complete it and inaugurate it. 94 per cent of the workforce was from the state of J&K. A most fitting tribute to one of Bharatmata’s greatest and noblest sons!
Was happy to welcome Venerable Nipon, Vice President, International Buddhist Council, Bodhgaya and Secretary of the Wat Royal Thai Temple, Bodhgaya. Completely immersed in Bharat-Thailand’s civilisational connect through Buddhism, Ven Nipon did his graduation and masters in Sanskrit. A popular teacher, an accomplished linguist and an impressive raconteur connecting Bharat-Thailand …
Whether it is the Belur Math or Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi, the unmistakable feeling is of being at home. Was happy to meet and receive blessings of Swami Sarvalokananda Ji, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi. We were also delighted to meet Swami Mahaprajnananda, Principal, Ramakrishna Vidyamandira, Belur Math & Swami …