Prime Minister Narendra Modi today dedicated India’s longest road tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir. The Chenani-Nashri tunnel matches global standards and would benefit people of the state by cutting travel time between Jammu and Srinagar by up to two hours. The PM also visited the tunnel and took stock of the various facilities it offers for the commuters.
Here are a few images & the video of the event.
Prime Minister visited the Indian Arrival monument at Monument Gardens in Georgetown today. He was accompanied by PM of Guyana Brig (Retd) Mark Phillips. An ensemble of Tassa Drums welcomed Prime Minister as he paid floral tribute at the Arrival Monument. Paying homage at the monument, Prime Minister recalled the struggle and sacrifices of Indian diaspora and their pivotal contribution to preserving and promoting Indian culture and tradition in Guyana. He planted a Bel Patra sapling at the monument.
The monument is a replica of the first ship which arrived in Guyana in 1838 bringing indentured migrants from India. It was gifted by India to the people of Guyana in 1991.
