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  Can new Pamban Bridge withstand stronger cyclones than the one in 1964? Check full details here

  India | April 06, 2025 23:54 IST

  Pamban Bridge: Bridge has been constructed with stainless steel reinforcement, high-grade protective paint, and fully welded joints. A special polysiloxane coating protects it from corrosion, ensuring longevity in the harsh marine environment.

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  PM Modi inaugurates Pamban Bridge, offers prayer at Ramanathaswamy Temple | Photos

  India | April 06, 2025 20:12 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of Ram Navami, visited Tamil Nadu. He inaugurated the Pamban bridge, India's first vertical lift sea bridge and flagged off train service linking Rameswaram island to the rest of the country.

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  From Pambam bridge to Chennai Metro | Top quotes of PM Modi in Tamil Nadu

  April 06, 2025 17:56 IST

  PM Modi in Tamil Nadu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made a strong pitch for Tamil and asserted that all efforts are on to take the language across the world and asked the Tamil Nadu government to impart medical education in Tamil medium to benefit the poor.

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  Pamban Bridge will help enhance trade and economy: PM Modi in Rameswaram

  India | April 06, 2025 15:32 IST

  PM Modi said that the new train service over the Pamban railway bridge will enhance connectivity between Rameswaram, Chennai, and other parts of the country.

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  Pamban Bridge inauguration: PM Modi launches India's first vertical sea bridge | WATCH

  April 06, 2025 13:20 IST

  Pamban Bridge inauguration: The Pamban railway bridge aims to improve the connectivity to the spiritual coastal city of Rameswaram, which is flocked by devotees from different parts of the country and the globe throughout the year.

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  Pamban bridge: India’s first vertical lift sea bridge in Rameswaram was launched by PM Modi today

  April 06, 2025 13:29 IST

  The Pamban bridge, built at a cost of Rs 550 crore, is constructed with stainless steel reinforcement, high-grade protective paint, and fully welded joints.

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  Ram Navami 2025: PM Modi to inaugurate new Pamban Rail Bridge on April 6

  India | April 04, 2025 18:37 IST

  Ram Navami 2025: The new Pamban Bridge will replace the old 1914-built bridge, which was closed in 2022 due to corrosion problems.

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  Pamban Bridge, India's first vertical sea bridge, to be inaugurated soon: Key features and timeline

  March 26, 2025 16:03 IST

  The new Pamban Bridge, India's first vertical lift rail bridge, is set to be inaugurated by April 2025. Spanning 2.10 km, it connects Mandapam and Rameswaram, replacing the 105-year-old bridge with advanced automation for seamless rail and maritime movement.

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  PM Modi to inaugurate new Pamban Bridge on Feb 28: Check features, cost and other details

  February 15, 2025 16:30 IST

  The Pamban Bridge is currently equipped with a single electrified railway track, with provisions for an additional line in the future to support increased rail traffic. Presently, 10 regular and 10 weekly special trains operate up to Mandapam station.

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  New Pamban Bridge: India's first vertical lift railway sea bridge takes shape | In Pics

  India | December 01, 2024 11:11 IST

  After the iconic Pamabn Bridge connecting the Indian mainland to Rameshwaram was decommissioned in 2022, the government initiated steps to build a new bridge with cutting-edge technology that could facilitate the needs for another century.

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  Railway Minister shares stunning photos of India's first vertical lift Pamban sea bridge | See pics

  India | October 06, 2021 18:11 IST

  The construction of the new Pamban bridge is expected to be completed by March 2022, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a tweet.

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  Cyclone Burevi update: PM Modi pledges all possible support to TN, Kerala as red alert issued

  India | December 02, 2020 23:03 IST

  Cyclonic storm Burevi is expected to cross the south Tamil Nadu coast amidst Pamban and Kanniyakumari between December 3 and December 4 with a wind speed of 70-80 kmph, gusting at 90 kmph, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday.

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  Railways begins construction of vertical bridge in sea at Pamban, Rameswaram | Photos

  India | July 01, 2020 15:02 IST

  Indian Railways has started constructing the first pillar in the sea of a vertical bridge that is under construction at Pamban, Rameswaram in Ramanathapuram district.

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  Sri Lanka armed men abduct Indian fishermen

  World | March 07, 2015 7:22 IST

  Colombo: Armed Sri Lankan fishermen have allegedly abducted seven fishermen from the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, demanding a ransom from their families, local media reported.The fishermen from Pamban town of Tamil Nadu were