The Bhakra-Nangal train has been operating fare-free for 75 years, making it a rare example of such a service in India.
Bhakra, the construction of which started in 1948, is now 62 years old while Pong is over 50 years old The Tribune, now published from Chandigarh, started publication on February 2, 1881, in ...
It starts from Nangal and ends at Bhakra Dam. It passes through picturesque landscapes offering views of Gobind Sagar Lake and the dam's reservoir. Established in 1948 to help the construction of ...
primarily to assist in the construction of the Bhakra-Nangal Dam—one of India’s tallest and most iconic dams. It was initially used to transport laborers and construction materials.
According to data from the Central Water Commission (CWC), the water level at Bhakra Dam currently stands at 43% of its total capacity, compared to the 10-year average of 61% for this time of year.
The water levels at Bhakra Dam on the Sutlej and Pong Dam on the Beas are currently at 43 per cent and 30 per cent of their total capacity, respectively The Tribune, now published from Chandigarh ...