Manali-Leh Highway Reopens for Army Vehicles

25 Apr 2024 CW Team

The strategically vital Manali-Leh National Highway 3 has been reopened for army vehicles after nearly five months of closure due to heavy snowfall. This development marks a crucial milestone in ensuring logistical support and connectivity for military operations in the region.

The reopening of the Manali-Leh highway comes as a relief for the Indian Army, which relies heavily on this route for troop movement, supplies, and equipment deployment to forward areas along the India-China border. The timely clearance of snow and restoration of access demonstrates the resilience and preparedness of the military in adverse weather conditions.

The Manali-Leh highway, spanning approximately 479 kilometres, serves as a lifeline for the strategic defence infrastructure in the Ladakh region, providing vital connectivity between the plains of Himachal Pradesh and the high-altitude terrain of Ladakh. Its reopening reinforces the Indian Army's operational readiness and ability to maintain vigilance in challenging terrain.

The clearance of the highway was a collaborative effort involving various agencies, including the Border Roads Organization (BRO), tasked with ensuring the smooth functioning of critical road networks in border areas. Their timely intervention and coordinated efforts have enabled the resumption of essential logistical support to troops stationed in remote and inaccessible areas.

The reopening of the Manali-Leh National Highway 3 underscores the significance of robust infrastructure in bolstering national security and defence preparedness along the India-China border. It reflects the government's commitment to enhancing connectivity and infrastructure development in strategic border regions, ensuring the safety and security of the nation.

Infrastructure Urban

10 Mar 2026

ABB to Invest Rs 6.25 Billion to Expand India Manufacturing

ABB recently announced plans to invest approximately Rs 6.25 billion ($75 million) in India during 2026 to expand its manufacturing footprint and research and development capabilities. The investment follows more than $35 million spent in 2025 and reflects the company’s continued focus on strengthening its ‘local-for-local’ strategy in the country.The investment will support ABB’s Electrification, Motion and Automation businesses and expand manufacturing capacity for infrastructure sectors such as renewable energy, metro rail, data centres and industrial applications. Approximately 300..

Six WOLFF Cranes Handle 60,000 m³ Concrete for German Hospital

Six WOLFF tower cranes are playing a key role in constructing a new hospital complex in Memmingen, Germany, supporting large-scale material handling for the project. The facility is being built on a 7.7-hectare site and will feature six floors, around 480 beds and a gross floor area exceeding 75,000 sq m.Building shell works began recently in February 2025. One WOLFF 6531.12 Cross crane supported early site preparation before being dismantled in autumn 2025, while five remaining cranes continue operations. Over an average deployment period of 16 months, the cranes are expected to move approxim..

REC Funds Rs 115.6 Million CSR Support for Bihar Eye Hospital

REC recently committed Rs 115.6 million under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme for the procurement of clinical and non-clinical equipment at Sankara Eye Hospital in Saharsa, Bihar. The initiative aims to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve access to specialised eye care services in the region.A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was recently signed between Pradeep Fellows, Executive Director (CSR), REC Limited, and Wg Cdr V. Shankar (Retd), Trustee and Executive Director of Sankara Eye Hospital, at the REC office in the SCOPE Complex, New Delhi.The support is expecte..