India's longest river rope way.

India's longest river rope way was launched over the Brahmaputra in Guwahati last Monday. The rope way is 1.82 km long and the distance can be covered in 8-9 minutes. There are two cabins and each can carry 32 passengers at a time. However, due to Covid-19 pandemic, only 15 people will be allowed for the time being, the Metropolitan Development Authority has said.

Fact file

* Project started in 2006   * Length 1,820 mts   * Project cost Rs.5,608.20 lakhs   * No of terminals  2    * Lower Terminal  Panbazar Guwahati, in front of Nehru Park   * Upper Terminal  Rajadwar village         behind Dolgovinda Temple   * Parking facility for upper terminal    70 cars and 80 two-wheelers          * Parking facility for lower terminal  100 cars and 80 two-wheelers   * Facilities in terminal  Passenger     handling area, ticket counter, parking facility, public convenience   * No of trestles supports  5(near       LTP and UTP), Umananda Island and 2 on riverbed with well foundation   * Rope way capacity  250     people per hour    * Cabin capacity  32 people at a time    * Rescue system  Self-driven carriage and       cabin   * Rope way type  Twin track, single haul, bi-cable double reversible jig back system                                                                                                                                                                                         How will locals benefit?                                                                                                                               

The people of North Guwahati suffer a lot during every flood when the ferry services remain suspended on the Brahmaputra. Travel by road to reach Guwahati not only takes a lot of time, it also pinches one's pocket.

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The biggest difference between money and time : You always know how much money you have but you never know how much time you have.

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The 5 Ws of life

* Who you are is what makes you special. Do not change for anyone  * What lies ahead will always be a mystery. Do not be afraid. Keep your faith  * When life pushes you over, be strong and push back harder. Pray and keep believing  * Where there are choices to make, make the one you won't regret  * Why things happen will never be certain. Take it in stride, trust God and move forward

Tailpiece.

Got up at 6, the chores and was ready by a half past 9. Another quiet day but a bit warm. It was Lekha's show all the way but Suma had called up to say that she would be fetching up for work tomorrow. The next batch of grocery - from Harisree - was brought in by the delivery boy.