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  Uttarakhand fast-tracks six ropeway projects to boost pilgrimage, tourism connectivity

  Business | December 15, 2025 17:00 IST

  The six projects, which are selected to be taken forward, include key links for pilgrims and tourists across the state.

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  Himachal Government accelerates Rs 1,743 crore Shimla Ropeway Project by transferring key land parce

  Business | November 20, 2025 16:43 IST

  The latest transfer of land adds up to the 6.1909 hectares of forest land that is already earmarked for the project.

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  6 ropeway corridors in Tamil Nadu: Centre seeks DPRs for projects under Parvatmala Scheme

  Business | November 18, 2025 15:55 IST

  The Parvatmala Pariyojana is aimed at promoting ropeway transport across the country to cut the travel time significantly, while also improving last-mile access as well as providing low-impact mobility options in sensitive ecosystems.

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  Prayagraj's Sangam Ropeway Project gets clearance from Army, set to take off from Arail

  Business | November 11, 2025 18:04 IST

  Prayagraj Sangam Ropeway Project: The ropeway project will run for a total distance of 2,200 metres and is valued at Rs 210 crore. It will link a station near Shankar Viman Mandapam to Triveni Pushp across the Yamuna River.

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  Prayagraj’s Sangam Ropeway finally gets green light after 7 years: Here’s what you can expect!

  Business | October 10, 2025 18:08 IST

  The project will be undertaken under a revenue-sharing public-private partnership model, which will ensure both viability and efficient execution.

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  Sonprayag to Kedarnath in 36 minutes: Uttarakhand signs Rs 6,800 crore deal for 2 ropeway projects

  Business | September 03, 2025 16:20 IST

  Sonprayag-Kedarnath Ropeway Project: Aimed at expanding ropeway connectivity in the state, these upcoming ropeway projects are likely to give a boost to the state's economy by promoting tourism.

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  Katra ropeway row: J-K administration announces release of 18 detained protesters | Details

  Jammu and Kashmir | January 01, 2025 13:24 IST

  Last month, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board announced plans to install a ropeway to improve access to the temple for senior citizens, children, and others who struggle to climb the 13-km-long track to the cave shrine.

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  Vaishno Devi ropeway row: Two detained in fresh protest in J-K's Reasi, FIR against eight others

  Jammu and Kashmir | November 27, 2024 14:10 IST

  According to police, an FIR was registered against eight people on Tuesday, a day after violent protests in Katra in which a policeman got injured. The protest was organised against the proposed ropeway project along the trek to the Vaishno Devi shrine.

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  Vaishno Devi ropeway project: Fearing job loss, locals clash with police during protest march

  Jammu and Kashmir | November 25, 2024 20:21 IST

  The administration assured protesters of holding talks with different stakeholders, including shrine board officials, to address their concerns about losing employment, following which the protesters called off their strike.

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  Video: PM Modi uses virtual reality headset to inspect Kashi ropeway project

  Uttar Pradesh | February 23, 2024 15:59 IST

  PM Modi said that India will become a model of development in five years and termed it a “Modi guarantee”. He cited the Kashi example to say the world is witnessing how modernity is developed around culture and tradition.

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  Gujarat: Passengers rescued after being stranded mid-air on ropeway for over 40 minutes in Pavagadh

  Gujarat | August 26, 2023 13:37 IST

  The cause of the accident is still under investigation. However, it is believed that strong winds may have been a factor. The ropeway has been shut down for inspection and repairs.

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  Pakistan: All 8 passengers trapped in cable car saved after 14 hrs rescue operation I Dramatic VIDEO

  World | August 23, 2023 10:37 IST

  Six children and two adults became trapped earlier in the day when one of the cables snapped while the passengers were crossing a river canyon in Battagram district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

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  Rajasthan rain: Travellers stuck on ropeway in Ajmer; IMD issues orange, yellow alert in state

  India | May 28, 2023 21:08 IST

  Rajasthan rain: The weather office has forecast intense thunderstorms with wind reaching speeds of 50-60 kilometres per hour and issued an 'orange alert' for Sunday and Monday for Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Ajmer and Bharatpur divisions.

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  Nandi Hills set to get eco-friendly ropeway, CM Bommai lays foundation stone of project

  Karnataka | March 28, 2023 18:38 IST

  Nandi Hills Ropeway Project: Karnataka Tourism Department had signed an agreement with Dynamicx Ropeway Limited to build a ropeway to Nandi Hills under the public-private partnership model.

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  UP: PM Modi gifts Varanasi 3.75-km long ropeway from Varanasi Cantt station to Godowlia

  Uttar Pradesh | March 24, 2023 14:08 IST

  Ropeway in Varanasi: The ropeway will run from Cantonment Railway Station (Varanasi Junction) to Godaulia Square.

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  Joshimath authority halts ropeway services as huge cracks appear near cable tramway

  India | January 14, 2023 20:05 IST

  A senior official who looks after the operation of the Ropeway connectivity said that the decision was taken in view of the cracks that developed in thousands of houses in the past two weeks.

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  Jathedar Sri Akal Takhat Sahib thanks PM Modi for Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib Ropeway project

  India | October 22, 2022 18:34 IST

  Welcoming the Modi government's initiative, Jathedqar Sri Akal Takhat Sahib said, "I congratulate you for the laying of the foundation stone of the Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib Ropeway. For any devout Sikh, this is a historic occasion and will further bring together the pligrims with their scared places."

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  Surkanda Devi Temple ropeway incident: Over 40, including MLA, stuck for nearly an hour, rescued

  India | July 10, 2022 22:25 IST

  The ropeway at Surkanda Devi temple halted for 20-25 minutes but all passengers are safe and the trolley is functioning smoothly.

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  NDRF carries out nationwide security audits of passenger ropeways, cable cars

  India | July 10, 2022 16:47 IST

  NDRF ropeway audit: NDRF force has also decided to train rescuers in specific ropeway rescue skills, apart from purchasing an assortment of tools like pulleys and carabiners for transporting the salvager and evacuating stranded people.

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  Jharkhand ropeway accident: Drones used to provide water, food to stranded people, says Deogarh DM

  India | April 13, 2022 21:55 IST

  Prime Minister Modi lauded efforts of all personnel from different agencies who put their own life at risk and rescued people trapped in Jharkhand ropeway accident.