2 hours agoPolitics
33LENS
2 SourcesWayanad district, India
thebalanced.newsWidening of Three Hairpin Bends on Thamarassery Ghat Road to Begin Soon
Work to widen the sixth, seventh, and eighth hairpin bends on Thamarassery Ghat Road (National Highway 766) is set to begin soon, targeting the most congested sections connecting Kozhikode, Wayanad, and Karnataka. The project, approved after soil tests and environmental clearances, will start with the sixth bend, followed by the seventh and eighth. It includes carriageway expansion, footpath construction, and safety measures, aiming to reduce accidents and traffic delays. Over 400 trees were felled earlier for the project.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
68%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles present a straightforward report on infrastructure development without evident political framing. Both sources focus on official statements from the Public Works Department and government approvals, reflecting a neutral stance emphasizing project details and safety improvements. There is no partisan commentary or critique, representing a consensus on the necessity of the road widening.
Sentiment — Positive (68/100)
The tone across the articles is neutral to mildly positive, highlighting the anticipated benefits of reduced congestion and improved safety. The coverage emphasizes factual information about project approvals, construction phases, and environmental considerations without emotional language or criticism, maintaining an informative and balanced sentiment.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| swarajyamag | Widening Of Three Hairpin Bends On Thamarassery Ghat To Start Soon, Safety Net Planned At Ninth Curve | Center | Positive |
| thehindu | Work to widen three hairpin bends on Thamarassery Ghat Road to begin soon | Center | Neutral |
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 24 Apr, 02:19 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1thehindu24 Apr, 02:19 pmWork to widen three hairpin bends on Thamarassery Ghat Road to begin soon
- 2swarajyamag25 Apr, 06:36 amWidening Of Three Hairpin Bends On Thamarassery Ghat To Start Soon, Safety Net Planned At Ninth Curve
Lens Score breakdown
33/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Government
State GovernmentPublic Works Department (National Highways)Kozhikode District CollectorUnion Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Story context
- Category
- Politics
- Location
- Wayanad district, India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 25 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- Hairpin turnNational highways of IndiaGhat RoadsNational Highway 766 (India)ThamarasseryWayanad districtKarnatakaKozhikodeCentral Public Works DepartmentDistrictThe HinduSoil
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