PM Modi inaugurates Z-Morh tunnel
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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. Situated at an altitude of over 8,650 feet above sea level, the Z-Morh tunnel will facilitate all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Sonamarg enroute Leh, bypassing landslide and avalanche prone routes. Work on the Z-Morh Tunnel began in May 2015 but faced delays after Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services, the initial contractor, ceased operations in 2018 due to financial challenges.

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Deccan Chronicle  

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

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The Hindu  

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

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India Today  

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New Indian Express  

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

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New Indian Express  

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Live Mint  

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

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India Today  

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Hindustan Times  

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ABP News  

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India Today  

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Firstpost  

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