Kanpur: The third and fourth Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs), engaged in the task of tunnel construction work in the Kanpur Central-Transport Nagar underground section under the Corridor-1 (IIT-Naubasta) of the Kanpur Metro Rail Project, have been named Azad and Vidyarthi after the freedom fighters Chandrashekhar Azad and Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi. In this section, around 1,250-meter long tunnel is being constructed from Kanpur Central to Nayaganj. The third TBM Azad tunnelling on the Up-line has already completed its initial drive while the fourth TBM Vidyarthi has been lowered and preparations are underway to launch it soon for tunnelling on the downline. Expressing happiness on the occasion, managing director of Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRC) Sushil Kumar said, Under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, we are paying tribute to the brave martyrs of the country who sacrificed their lives for our independence. Considering such revolutionaries as inspiration, Kanpur Metro has decided to name its two new TBM machines as Azad and Vidyarthi. TBM machines constructing tunnel in Chunniganj-Nayaganj section were also named Nana and Tatya after the freedom fighters Nana Saheb Peshwa and Tatya Tope. Apart from the Chunniganj-Nayaganj and Kanpur Central-Transport Nagar underground section, construction work is also progressing rapidly in the approximately 5 km long Baradevi-Naubasta elevated section.We also published the following articles recentlyConstruction of tunnel betweenmuseums to begin from Dec 20The construction of a world-class heritage tunnel in Patna will connect the old Patna Museum with the new Bihar Museum. Larsen and Toubro (L&T) has been chosen for the tunnelling work. The 1.5-km-long tunnel will pass through various landmarks and will begin construction on December 20. The tunnel will be built using the latest technology and will showcase artwork and artifacts, including Madhubani paintings. The project is expected to be completed within three years with a budget of Rs 542 crore.I am an organic product of Vidyarthi Parishad: Amit Shah at 69th National Convention of ABVPUnion Home Minister Amit Shah attended the 69th National Convention of Akhil Bhartiya Vidhyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and praised the organization. He referred to himself as an organic product of the Vidyarthi Parishad and highlighted its enduring impact over its seventy-five years of existence. Shah commended the strong and well-maintained organizational structure of the Vidyarthi Parishad, stating that it has remained steadfast in fulfilling its goals and objectives. He also mentioned that the organization has fought on many occasions, contributing to the history of the country. Shah concluded by emphasizing the ABVPs commitment to the nation, including regions like Kashmir and the North East.Saba Azad left in awe of Hrithik Roshans look as Squadron Leader Patty from FighterSaba Azad admires Hrithik Roshans look from Fighter. Hrithik shares new poster of his look. Fighter is Indias first aerial action film directed by Siddharth Anand. Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor also star. Film releases on January 25, 2024.

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