Sela Tunnel, World's Longest Twin-lane Tunnel: All Things To Know 

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Nisha Dubey

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to inaugurate the world’s longest twin-lane tunnel ‘Sela Tunnel’. Here's everything you need to know about this tunnel.

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Sela Tunnel, World's Longest Twin-lane Tunnel: All Things To Know

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to inaugurate the world’s longest twin-lane tunnel ‘Sela Tunnel’. Here's everything you need to know about this tunnel.

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