PM Modi to inaugurate Z-Morh Tunnel in J&K today. What makes the project strategically significant?
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PM Modi to inaugurate Z-Morh Tunnel in J&K today. What makes the project strategically significant?

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Z-Morh Tunnel in Sonamarg area of Jammu and Kashmir today, January 13. The National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited describes the Sonamarg Tunnel as a breakthrough that goes beyond simply connecting Gagangir and Sonamarg, unlocking the region's full potential for trade and tourism. ‘Eagerly Awaiting’ Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah said on Janaury 11 that the Z-Morh tunnel will open Sonamarg to tourism all year round, potentially developing the town into a great ski destination. The inauguration of the Z-Morh tunnel will open Sonamarg to tourism all year round,” he said in a post on X. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will also be present at the inauguration.

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Mehbooba Mufti criticises Jammu-Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah for praising PM Modi
16 hours, 36 minutes ago

Mehbooba Mufti criticises Jammu-Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah for praising PM Modi

New Indian Express  

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, while addressing a public meeting at Sonamarg on January 13 following the inauguration of the 6.4 km-long Z-Morh tunnel by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, praised the Prime Minister for his efforts to bridge the gap in Jammu and Kashmir. Former minister and Peoples Conference chairman Sajjad Lone took to X to mock Omar, …

"J-K becoming hub of tunnels, bridge and ropeways": PM Modi at inaugural address of Sonmarg Tunnel
1 day, 6 hours ago

"J-K becoming hub of tunnels, bridge and ropeways": PM Modi at inaugural address of Sonmarg Tunnel

Op India  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that Jammu and Kashmir are becoming a hub of tunnels, bridges and ropeways, adding that the world’s highest tunnel, railroad bridge and rail lines are being built here. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the Sonamarg Tunnel, PM Modi said, “Our Jammu and Kashmir is becoming a hub of tunnels, bridges and ropeways. As …

PM Modi inaugurates Z-Morh tunnel in J-K
1 day, 8 hours ago

PM Modi inaugurates Z-Morh tunnel in J-K

Deccan Chronicle  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the strategically important Z-Morh tunnel in the Sonamarg area of Jammu and Kashmir which will make the tourist resort accessible round the year.After inaugurating the Rs 2,700 crore project, the prime minister went inside the tunnel and interacted with the project officials. He also met the construction workers who worked meticulously amid harsh …

Modi inaugurates Z-Morh Tunnel, boosting year-round access to Sonamarg
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1 day, 9 hours ago

Modi inaugurates Z-Morh Tunnel, boosting year-round access to Sonamarg

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the strategically important Z-Morh tunnel in the Sonamarg area of Jammu and Kashmir which will make the tourist resort accessible round the year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the strategically important Z-Morh tunnel in the Sonamarg area of Jammu and Kashmir Union minister Nitin Gadkari, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor …

Z-Morh tunnel: All you need to know
1 day, 11 hours ago

Z-Morh tunnel: All you need to know

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurated the strategically important Z-Morh tunnel in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. Built at a cost of ₹2,400 crore on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway, the strategic Z-Morh tunnel will be a major step towards making the Ladakh region accessible by road throughout the year. It will enhance all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and …

Viral Video: CM Omar Abdullah enjoys skiing near Z-Morh tunnel ahead of PM visit, says ‘it will enable the development’
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1 day, 15 hours ago

Viral Video: CM Omar Abdullah enjoys skiing near Z-Morh tunnel ahead of PM visit, says ‘it will enable the development’

Live Mint  

Ahead of PM Narendra Modi's visit to inaugurate the Sonamarg Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir, CM Omar Abdullah made a quick stop at Gulmarg on Sunday to to review preparations. Later he told reporters, "Z-Morh tunnel will enable the development of Sonamarg resort in Ganderbal district as a winter sports destination, similar to the famous Gulmarg skiing resort town." Reacting …

Z-Morh Tunnel: Key highlights of J&K's landmark connectivity project
1 day, 16 hours ago

Z-Morh Tunnel: Key highlights of J&K's landmark connectivity project

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the eagerly awaited Z-Morh Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district today, a transformative project that ensures year-round connectivity to the picturesque town of Sonamarg. Ahead of the inauguration, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the site to oversee preparations, inspect the tunnel, and commend the engineers and workers for …

PM to launch Sonamarg Tunnel in J&K today, Omar Abdullah says will boost tourism
1 day, 16 hours ago

PM to launch Sonamarg Tunnel in J&K today, Omar Abdullah says will boost tourism

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jammu and Kashmir on Monday to inaugurate the strategically important Sonamarg Tunnel in Ganderbal district. As per Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the 6.5-kilometre-long tunnel, also known as the Z-Morh tunnel, will provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Sonamarg, enabling the development of Sonamarg resort as a winter sports destination. …

J&K CM Omar reminds PM Modi of statehood promise
1 day, 16 hours ago

J&K CM Omar reminds PM Modi of statehood promise

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on the inauguration of Z Morh tunnel in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district on Monday reminded Prime Minister Narendra Modi of restoration of statehood promise. Jammu and Kashmir will soon take its place as a state in the country," Omar said while addressing a function organised after inauguration of the Z Morh tunnel …

Modi to inaugurate 6.4 km Z-Morh tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir on January 13
1 day, 16 hours ago

Modi to inaugurate 6.4 km Z-Morh tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir on January 13

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Monday inaugurate the strategic 6.4-km Z-Morh tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir. This will give all-weather connectivity to the tourist destination Sonamarg in central Kashmir, allowing the travellers to visit the picturesque place throughout the year, boosting its tourism potential, and also reducing the travel time between J&K and Ladakh. The main tunnel is …

Right work will happen at right time: PM Modi on J&K statehood promise
1 day, 16 hours ago

Right work will happen at right time: PM Modi on J&K statehood promise

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: In an apparent reference to Chief Minister Omar reminding him of his promise about restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said, “I am Modi and keep the promises I make.” Speaking at an event after the launch of the strategic Z-Morh Tunnel in Sonamarg, PM Modi said, “You believe it for sure …

PM Modi inaugurates Z-Morh tunnel
1 day, 16 hours ago

PM Modi inaugurates Z-Morh tunnel

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the Z-Morh tunnel at Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district. The main tunnel is 10.8 metres long with a modified horseshoe-shaped escape tunnel of 7.5 metres, D-shaped ventilation tunnel of 8.3 metres, two major culverts of 110 metres and 270 metres length, and one small culvert which is 30 metres long. …

Z-Morh Tunnel: A game-changer for Sonamarg tourism
2 days, 8 hours ago

Z-Morh Tunnel: A game-changer for Sonamarg tourism

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel on the Srinagar-Sonamarg road on Monday, January 13. The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah shared pictures of the Z-Morh tunnel on X. Z-Morh Tunnel: Dimensions The Z-Morh Tunnel is a 6.5 km long, 2-lane road tunnel constructed between Gagangir and Sonamarg in the Ganderbal district of …

‘Eagerly awaiting’: PM Modi responds as Omar Abdullah shares photos and videos ahead of Z-Morh tunnel inauguration
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3 days, 3 hours ago

‘Eagerly awaiting’: PM Modi responds as Omar Abdullah shares photos and videos ahead of Z-Morh tunnel inauguration

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday responded to a post by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and said that he is eagerly waiting for his visit to Sonmarg to inaugurate the Z-morh tunnel next week. Also, loved the aerial pictures and videos!” said Modi reacting to Abdullah's post, who had visited the site to review preparations ahead of …

Loved aerial pics, videos: PM responds to Omar Abdullah's post on Sonamarg tunnel
3 days, 16 hours ago

Loved aerial pics, videos: PM responds to Omar Abdullah's post on Sonamarg tunnel

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he was eagerly awaiting his visit to Jammu and Kashmir's Sonamarg for the inauguration of Z-Morh Tunnel, which will provide an all-weather link between Kashmir and Ladakh, on January 13. PM Modi's upcoming visit to Sonamarg comes at a time when Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, a politician from the National …

PM to open Z-Morh tunnel, key feature in strategic year-round Kashmir-Ladakh corridor
4 days, 21 hours ago

PM to open Z-Morh tunnel, key feature in strategic year-round Kashmir-Ladakh corridor

The Hindu  

The Z-Morh tunnel is set to become the first major milestone in the effort to build a strategic corridor between Kashmir and Ladakh which is open all through the year, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi slated to inaugurate it on January 13. Officials said a 7.57 metre-long horseshoe-shaped single-tube, two-lane tunnel will pass under the Zojila Pass between Ganderbal in …

World’s highest tunnel to boost connectivity to Ladakh: Modi
5 months, 2 weeks ago

World’s highest tunnel to boost connectivity to Ladakh: Modi

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday carried out the ‘first blast’ for the Shinku La tunnel in Ladakh, aimed at providing all-weather connectivity from Manali to Leh via the Nimmu-Padam-Darcha axis. The ‘first blast’ is significant as it marks the beginning of the tunnel’s construction by the Border Roads Organisation, which is at the centre of India’s forward infrastructure push. …

Modi to carry out ‘first blast’ for Shinku La tunnel in Ladakh today
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Modi to carry out ‘first blast’ for Shinku La tunnel in Ladakh today

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Friday carry out the “first blast” for the Shinku La tunnel in Ladakh, which is aimed at providing all-weather connectivity from Manali to Leh via the Nimmu-Padam-Darcha axis, officials aware of the matter said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi to carry out ‘first blast’ for Shinku La tunnel in Ladakh The tunnel at 15,800 ft, …

PM Modi conducts 'first blast' of Shinkun La tunnel: A gamechanger for Ladakh connectivity | WATCH
5 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi conducts 'first blast' of Shinkun La tunnel: A gamechanger for Ladakh connectivity | WATCH

India TV News  

Shinkhun La Tunnel: In a major boost to Ladakh's infrastructure, the Shinkhun La Tunnel is set to revolutionise transportation and connectivity in the region. Overview of the project The Shinkhun La Tunnel, located at an altitude of approximately 15,000 feet, is part of India's ambitious plan to improve connectivity in its high-altitude border areas. The completion of the Shinkhun La …

Narendra Modi in Mumbai today: PM to lay foundation stone for twin tunnel | Check schedule, details
6 months ago

Narendra Modi in Mumbai today: PM to lay foundation stone for twin tunnel | Check schedule, details

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Mumbai in Maharashtra on Saturday, July 13, where he is scheduled to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of developmental projects worth ₹29,400 crore at a function at NESCO Exhibition Centre in Goregaon, government officials said. During his Mumbai visit, the prime minister will first make an appearance at NESCO Exhibition Centre and then …

Top events today: PM Modi to perform ‘bhoomi pujan’ for GMLR's twin tunnel in Mumbai; DDA to inspect Yamuna river, more
6 months ago

Top events today: PM Modi to perform ‘bhoomi pujan’ for GMLR's twin tunnel in Mumbai; DDA to inspect Yamuna river, more

Live Mint  

Top events today: PM Modi to perform 'bhoomi pujan' for GMLR's twin tunnel work on Jul 13. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'bhoomi pujan' for the twin tunnels of the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road in Mumbai signifies a major step towards reducing travel time in the bustling metropolis. Take a look: {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} PM to perform 'bhoomi pujan' for GMLR's twin tunnel …

Zoji La Tunnel To Enhance Army’s Movement Between Kashmir & Ladakh | ABP LIVE
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Zoji La Tunnel To Enhance Army’s Movement Between Kashmir & Ladakh | ABP LIVE

ABP News  

Watch Nayanima Basu's ground-report for ABP LIVE from the Zoji La Tunnel, also known as the Z-Morh Tunnel, which is said to be Asia’s longest of its kind that will provide all-year, all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Leh. Once completed, the tunnel is expected to have a huge strategic significance as it will connect the Line of Control in Kashmir …

PM Modi opens Sela tunnel, puts military mobility in fast lane to counter China
10 months ago

PM Modi opens Sela tunnel, puts military mobility in fast lane to counter China

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dedicated the Sela tunnel project in Arunachal Pradesh to the country, with the infrastructure upgrade putting in the fast lane military mobility and logistics support for deployed forces in the strategic Tawang sector, where Indian soldiers hold posts close to the contested border with China. The completion of the Sela tunnel project has put …

PM inaugurates Sela tunnel, dedicates projects worth ₹55000 cr to six NE states
10 months ago

PM inaugurates Sela tunnel, dedicates projects worth ₹55000 cr to six NE states

Hindustan Times  

Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated and laid foundation stones of several projects for six northeastern states valued at nearly Rs.55,0000 crore at an event held in Arunachal Pradesh’s capital Itanagar. PM Modi inaugurated the Sela tunnel by flagging off an Arunachal Pradesh State Transport bus The event was attended by chief minister Pema Khand, governor KT Parnaik …

PM Modi inaugurates Sela tunnel for all-weather connectivity to strategic Tawang sector
10 months ago

PM Modi inaugurates Sela tunnel for all-weather connectivity to strategic Tawang sector

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dedicated the important Sela Tunnel project to the nation virtually from Itanagar. “Sela Tunnel will not only boost defence preparedness of Indian Armed Forces in Tawang Sector but will also augment socioeconomic development of this border region,” it said. After dedicating the Sela tunnel to the nation, the Prime Minister flagged off …

PM Modi to dedicate Sela tunnel to nation on March 9
10 months ago

PM Modi to dedicate Sela tunnel to nation on March 9

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday dedicate the Sela tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh to the country, with the new route allowing faster deployment of weapons, soldiers and equipment to forward areas near the Line of Actual Control in the Tawang sector, officials aware of the matter said on Friday. Sela tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh Modi will remotely …

PM Modi will visit Arunachal Pradesh on March 9 to inaugurate strategic Sela Tunnel
10 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi will visit Arunachal Pradesh on March 9 to inaugurate strategic Sela Tunnel

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to embark on a day-long visit to Arunachal Pradesh on March 9 to inaugurate several development projects including the Sela Tunnel which will provide all-weather connectivity to Tawang bordering China. The Sela Tunnel, situated at an elevation of 13,000 feet, will provide all-weather connectivity to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. The tunnel, located near Sela …

After Sela tunnel, focus shifts to other key border infra projects
10 months, 3 weeks ago

After Sela tunnel, focus shifts to other key border infra projects

Hindustan Times  

The completion of the Sela tunnel project in Arunachal Pradesh to boost military mobility and logistics support for deployed forces in the Tawang sector has brought into focus several other key projects being implemented by the Border Roads Organisation, which is at the centre of India’s forward infrastructure push, in the country’s remote corners. “BRO has completed 330 infrastructure projects …

PM Modi Inaugurates Projects Worth Rs 30,500 Cr in Maharashtra, Calls it Major Boost in State Infra
1 year ago

PM Modi Inaugurates Projects Worth Rs 30,500 Cr in Maharashtra, Calls it Major Boost in State Infra

News 18  

During his visit to Maharashtra to inaugurate the country’s longest bridge and sea-bridge, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated projects worth Rs 30,500 crore on Friday. The prime minister also inaugurated the extension of a suburban rail corridor and a mega facilitation centre for gems and jewellery and laid the foundation stone of a tunnel road in south Mumbai. The Atal …

PM to inaugurate, launch projects worth more than Rs 30,000 crore in Maharashtra
1 year ago

PM to inaugurate, launch projects worth more than Rs 30,000 crore in Maharashtra

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Mumbai-Trans Harbour Link, officially known as ‘Atal Bihari Vajpayee Smruti Sewri Nhava Sheva Atal Setu’. During his Maharashtra visit, the PM will inaugurate and lay foundation stones of projects worth more than Rs 30,000 crores in Maharashtra including Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Nashik. The Prime Minister would also inaugurate, dedicate to the …

Zojila tunnel construction | 40% work over; terrain, weather challenges push completion deadline to 2030
1 year, 5 months ago

Zojila tunnel construction | 40% work over; terrain, weather challenges push completion deadline to 2030

The Hindu  

Difficult terrain and weather challenges have pushed the deadline for completion of the Zojila tunnel, which will provide all-weather connectivity between the Kashmir valley and the Ladakh region, to December 2030, according to officials. Officials said that while 40% of work on the 13-km-long tunnel is already over, the challenges posed by the terrain and weather are such that the …

19 tunnels worth Rs 25L crore to connect J&K
1 year, 9 months ago

19 tunnels worth Rs 25L crore to connect J&K

Deccan Chronicle  

SRINAGAR: As many as 19 tunnels will be built in Jammu and Kashmir at a cost of Rs 25 lakh crore to boost road connectivity. On Monday, after inspecting the work underway on the Zoji-la Tunnel, Asia's longest tunnel that will establish an all-weather connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh, he said tourism will increase by many fold and …

Nitin Gadkari calls for speeding up work on strategic Zojila Tunnel to open ahead of deadline
1 year, 9 months ago

Nitin Gadkari calls for speeding up work on strategic Zojila Tunnel to open ahead of deadline

The Hindu  

Union Minister for Transport and Roadways Minister Nitin Gadkari, who inspected the strategically important Zojila Tunnel that connects the Kashmir valley with the Union Territory of Ladakh on Monday, said it will realise the dream to have an all-weather road from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. Mr. Gadkari said efforts are being made to open the tunnel for traffic ahead of its …

Meet the work force behind India's strategic connectivity push in Ladakh
2 years ago

Meet the work force behind India's strategic connectivity push in Ladakh

India Today  

“Our chiefs say we have plans to continue working throughout this winter and we are proud to be part of this world-class project,” says a gleaming staff part of the Zojila Pass tunnel construction project. Such are the testimonials from construction workers, part of many infrastructure projects along our borders which help connect critical and strategic places of interest for …

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates ₹920 cr Delhi’s Pragati Maidan corridor project
2 years, 6 months ago

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates ₹920 cr Delhi’s Pragati Maidan corridor project

Live Mint  

PM Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated over ₹920 crore Pragati Maidan Integrated Transit Corridor Project. The 1.6-km-long tunnel, which will be Delhi's first, will allow commuters travelling to India Gate and other central Delhi areas from east Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad to ditch traffic snarls at ITO, Mathura Road, and Bhairon Marg. Besides, people travelling from Noida, Ghaziabad, and east …

Jammu & Kashmir: PM Modi inaugurates the foundation of multiple development initiatives worth Rs 20,000 crore
2 years, 8 months ago

Jammu & Kashmir: PM Modi inaugurates the foundation of multiple development initiatives worth Rs 20,000 crore

Firstpost  

PM Modi further said that these initiatives will provide huge employment opportunities to the youth of Jammu and Kashmir Samba, Jammu and Kashmir: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his first major visit to Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 on Sunday inaugurated and laid the foundation of multiple development initiatives worth Rs 20,000 crore in the Union …

PM Modi launches projects worth Rs 20,000 crore in J&K, says youth won't inherit old problems
2 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi launches projects worth Rs 20,000 crore in J&K, says youth won't inherit old problems

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first formal visit to Jammu and Kashmir since his government scrapped the region's special status in August 2019 on Sunday, April 24. During his visit, he launched development projects worth Rs 20,000 crore and addressed gram sabhas across the country on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day from Palli Panchayat in Samba district …

PM to inaugurate J&K's Banihal Qazigund tunnel tomorrow: 7 points about the all-weather tunnel
2 years, 8 months ago

PM to inaugurate J&K's Banihal Qazigund tunnel tomorrow: 7 points about the all-weather tunnel

Hindustan Times  

Banihal Qazigund road tunnel, a key developmental project in Jammu and Kashmir, is all set for unveiling by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday during his visit on the occasion of 'Panchayati Raj Diwas'. The tunnel has been built at a cost of over ₹3100 crore and features state-of-the-art twin tubes, exhaust system and several other features to make it …

PM Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation stone of projects worth Rs 20k crore during J&K visit
2 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation stone of projects worth Rs 20k crore during J&K visit

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Sunday inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of development projects worth over Rs 20,000 crore in Jammu and Kashmir, including the opening of the Banihal-Qazigund road tunnel to establish all-weather connectivity between the two regions of the union territory. In the statement on Modi’s visit to Jammu and Kashmir, the PMO said the government …

PM to inaugurate, lay foundation stone of projects worth Rs 20K cr during J&K visit
2 years, 8 months ago

PM to inaugurate, lay foundation stone of projects worth Rs 20K cr during J&K visit

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Sunday inaugurate and lay foundation stone of development projects worth over Rs 20,000 crore in Jammu and Kashmir, including the opening of the Banihal-Qazigund road tunnel to establish all-weather connectivity between the two regions of the union territory. In the statement on Modi's visit to Jammu and Kashmir, the PMO said the …

30 Road Links, Tunnels Worth Rs 50,000 Cr to Give Jammu and Kashmir Big Infrastructural Push
3 years, 1 month ago

30 Road Links, Tunnels Worth Rs 50,000 Cr to Give Jammu and Kashmir Big Infrastructural Push

News 18  

A big infrastructural push of 30 important road links and tunnels worth Rs 50,000 crores is expected to unleash huge economic windfall in Jammu and Kashmir in the next decade. Big push in Chenab valley A 2142 crore rupees project named Goha-Khellani-Chatroo-Khanbal road will provide better connectivity to Doda, Kishtwar, and Kashmir valley from Jammu. The Chenani-Sudh Mahadev link that …

India builds tunnels to link Kashmir Valley with strategic Ladakh
3 years, 3 months ago

India builds tunnels to link Kashmir Valley with strategic Ladakh

Al Jazeera  

High in a rocky Himalayan mountain range in the Indian-administered Kashmir, hundreds of people are working on an ambitious project to drill tunnels and construct bridges to connect the Kashmir Valley with Ladakh, a cold, desert region isolated for half of the year because of massive snowfall. The $932m project’s last tunnel, about 14km long, will bypass the challenging Zojila …

AP PHOTOS: India builds strategic tunnel project in Kashmir
3 years, 3 months ago

AP PHOTOS: India builds strategic tunnel project in Kashmir

Associated Press  

SONAMARG, India — High in a rocky Himalayan mountain range in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir, hundreds of people are working on an ambitious project to drill tunnels and construct bridges to connect the Kashmir Valley with Ladakh, a cold-desert region isolated half the year because of massive snowfall. Officials say a 6.5-kilometer tunnel, the first of four, is already …

Why Z-Morh and Zojila tunnels in Kashmir, providing all-year connectivity, hold strategic importance
3 years, 3 months ago

Why Z-Morh and Zojila tunnels in Kashmir, providing all-year connectivity, hold strategic importance

Firstpost  

Work for the infrastructure projects, which aim to bring Ladakh and Srinagar closer, is being carried out a fast pace, and is expected to be completed before their target dates Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday reviewed the construction work of strategically important Z-Morh and Zojila tunnels on the Srinagar-Leh highway. Z-Morh tunnel The 6.5 km-long Z-Morh Tunnel between Gagangir …

Why Union Minister Nitin Gadkari wants Zojila tunnel project to be completed before 2024 Lok Sabha polls
3 years, 3 months ago

Why Union Minister Nitin Gadkari wants Zojila tunnel project to be completed before 2024 Lok Sabha polls

India Today  

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday reiterated that the prosperity of Jammu and Kashmir and its people lies in the road connectivity of this region. #PragatiKaHighway pic.twitter.com/ceSPP9vpFd— Nitin Gadkari September 28, 2021 The Zojila tunnel between Baltal and Minamarg on the Srinagar-Leh section will provide all-year connectivity between Leh and Srinagar. The Zojila tunnel and …

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reviews construction of Zojila, Z-Morh tunnels on Srinagar-Leh highway | Photos
3 years, 3 months ago

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reviews construction of Zojila, Z-Morh tunnels on Srinagar-Leh highway | Photos

India TV News  

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday reviewed the construction work of strategically important Zojila and Z-Morh tunnels on the Srinagar-Leh highway. Image Source : PTI Security personnel stand guard during Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkaris visit to review and inspect the work on Zojila and Z-Morh tunnels, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. Image Source : PTI Union …

J&K: 8.5 Km Qazigund-Banihal tunnel open to traffic for trial, will reduce travel time by 1.5 hrs
3 years, 5 months ago

J&K: 8.5 Km Qazigund-Banihal tunnel open to traffic for trial, will reduce travel time by 1.5 hrs

India TV News  

The construction of an all-weather 8.5 Km tunnel between Jammu and Kashmir's Qazigund and Banihal is completed and is opened to traffic for trial, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari tweeted. The 8.5 km tunnel between Quazigund and Banihal has been completed and open to traffic for trial," Gadkari tweeted on Wednesday. The tunnel will facilitate connectivity between Kashmir and Jammu and …

Banihal-Qazigund Tunnel Likely to Be Operational in Coming Weeks, Will Reduce Travel Time By 16km
3 years, 7 months ago

Banihal-Qazigund Tunnel Likely to Be Operational in Coming Weeks, Will Reduce Travel Time By 16km

News 18  

The ambitious double-tube Banihal-Qazigund tunnel along the 270-km Jammu-Srinagar national highway built at a cost of Rs 2,100 crore is going through the testing and commissioning process and is likely to become operational in coming weeks, officials of the construction company said on Sunday. We are presently engaged in the testing commissioning process after the installation of all required equipment …

Previous govts lacked courage to effect farm reforms due to focus on polls: Modi
4 years, 3 months ago

Previous govts lacked courage to effect farm reforms due to focus on polls: Modi

Live Mint  

Solang Valley: Taking a swipe at the opposition's protest against farm reform laws, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday those parties also had the same idea but lacked the courage to implement these measures because they focussed on elections while his government looked at the country's and farmers' welfare. Addressing his second public meeting after inaugurating Atal Tunnel in …

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