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No Quality Issues with Thilamalé Bridge, Minister Assures

Minister of Construction and Infrastructure Abdulla Muththalib dismissed social media claims that the Thilamalé Bridge has visible bends or uneven sections, attributing such impressions to viewing angles. The roughly 500 million US dollar project, built by Afcons Infrastructure with Indian financing, has exceeded 70 percent completion.

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  • approximately 500 million US dollars project value The Standard The project, valued at approximately 500 million US dollars, is being constructed by Afcons Infrastructure with financial support from the Government of India

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  • exceeded 70 percent overall project progress The Standard overall progress has now exceeded 70 percent

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    Earlier reports gave approximately 71.6 percent 19 Apr, 14:42 The Standard74.6% 27 Dec, 21:51 The Standard

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