Light at the end of the tunnels: India set for big security, transport boost
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Light at the end of the tunnels: India set for big security, transport boost

Hindustan Times  

The opening of the Z-Morh tunnel at Sonamarg in Jammu & Kashmir by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, along with the likely completion next year of the Zoji La tunnel that lies ahead, will provide vital all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Leh, boosting military mobility and logistics support for deployed forces in the Ladakh sector as well as tourism in Ladakh’s back country, officials aware of the development said. India’s infrastructure push to provide year-round connectivity to the Ladakh region will get another boost in three years when the route from Manali to Leh via the Nimmu-Padam-Darcha axis will be functional, the officials added. In July 2024, Modi 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. Seamless movementBuilt at a cost of over ₹2,717 crore by National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, a company fully owned by the union ministry of road transport and highways -- the Z-Morh tunnel at a height of 8,652ft will ensure uninterrupted traffic flow between Srinagar and Ladakh year-round, bypassing avalanche-prone areas and providing a secure route for travellers, the MoRTH officials said.

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PM Modi, accompanied by Nitin Gadkari, Omar Abdullah, and others, inaugurates Z-Morh tunnel in J&K’s Sonamarg
2 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi, accompanied by Nitin Gadkari, Omar Abdullah, and others, inaugurates Z-Morh tunnel in J&K’s Sonamarg

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who inaugurated the strategic Z-Morh tunnel in Ganderbal’s Sonamarg area on Monday, remained non-committal on the timeline to restore Statehood to J&K but said the new network of road and railway lines in the Union Territory has “already ended Dili ki Doori “. No worker returned home.” PM Modi said the Z-Morh tunnel and the upcoming …

PM Modi Inaugurates Z-Morh Tunnel For All-Year Access To J&K's Sonamarg
2 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi Inaugurates Z-Morh Tunnel For All-Year Access To J&K's Sonamarg

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the Z-Morh Tunnel in Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district facilitating all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Sonamarg en route to Leh, bypassing landslide and avalanche routes. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Jammu Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah were also present during the inauguration of the 6.5-kilometre-long tunnel. Speaking …

Z-Morh tunnel: All you need to know
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Z-Morh tunnel: Security heightened in Kashmir as PM Modi inaugurates ‘engineering marvel’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Z-Morh tunnel: Security heightened in Kashmir as PM Modi inaugurates ‘engineering marvel’

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday to inaugurate the strategically important Z-Morh or Sonamarg tunnel in Ganderbal district, for which elaborate security arrangements were put in place, with PM's security team having taken over the venue of the event. Security personnel stand guard near the Z-Morh tunnel project site, in J&K. Z-Morh tunnel Built at …

PM Modi to inaugurate Z-Morh Tunnel in J&K today. What makes the project strategically significant?
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

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 …

From boosting defence logistics to tourism, here's why Z-Morh Tunnel is important
2 months, 2 weeks ago

From boosting defence logistics to tourism, here's why Z-Morh Tunnel is important

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 6.5-kilometer-long Z-Morh Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district on Monday, marking a historic step in boosting connectivity between Srinagar and Sonamarg. The Z-Morh Tunnel, would not only connect roads but also bridge economic opportunities, boost defence logistics, and tourism potential, solidifying its place as a landmark project in Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and …

PM Modi inaugurates 6.4-km-long Z-Morh tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Sonmarg: Know all about it
2 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi inaugurates 6.4-km-long Z-Morh tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Sonmarg: Know all about it

India TV News  

Z-Morh tunnel: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the 6.4 km-long Z-Morh tunnel in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir. The Prime Minister was joined for the inauguration ceremony by Union Surface Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Tunnel reduces travel time between Srinagar and Sonamarg The Z-Morh tunnel has reduced travel …

Gateway to progress: Glimpses of Z-Morh tunnel inaugurated by PM Modi in Jammu and Kashmir
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gateway to progress: Glimpses of Z-Morh tunnel inaugurated by PM Modi in Jammu and Kashmir

India TV News  

Image Source : pti 1/7 Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 6.4 km-long Z-Morh tunnel in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. Image Source : pti 2/7 PM Modi was accompanied for the inauguration ceremony by Union Surface Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Image Source : pti 3/7 During …

Z-Morh Tunnel: Key highlights of J&K's landmark connectivity project
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Modi to inaugurate 6.4 km Z-Morh tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir on January 13
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

PM Modi inaugurates Z-Morh tunnel
2 months, 2 weeks 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. …

PM Modi To Inaugurate Z-Morh Tunnel In J&K On Monday: 8 Points About Sonamarg Project
2 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi To Inaugurate Z-Morh Tunnel In J&K On Monday: 8 Points About Sonamarg Project

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, in a significant step to ensure all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Ladakh. - The tunnel has been built at a cost of Rs 2,400 crore on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway and will be a major step towards making the Ladakh region accessible by road throughout …

Z-Morh tunnel in J&K to boost Ladakh connectivity year-round | Key features
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Z-Morh tunnel in J&K to boost Ladakh connectivity year-round | Key features

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Z-Morh Tunnel on Monday. Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah said on Saturday that the Z-Morh tunnel will open Sonamarg to tourism all year round, potentially developing the town into a great ski destination. All you need to know about Z-Morh tunnel The Z-Morh Tunnel, constructed at the cost of …

Jammu And Kashmir: Security Tightened As PM Modi To Inaugurate Z-Morh Tunnel
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jammu And Kashmir: Security Tightened As PM Modi To Inaugurate Z-Morh Tunnel

ABP News  

The security forces on Sunday intensified sanitization efforts and area domination exercise in Kashmir, a day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the valley for the inauguration of the strategically important Z-Morh tunnel in Ganderbal district, officials said. Built at a cost of Rs 2,400 crore on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway, the strategic 6.5-km Z-Morh tunnel will be …

Z-Morh Tunnel: A game-changer for Sonamarg tourism
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

PM Modi to inaugurate Z-Morh Tunnel connecting Sonamarg and Ladakh
2 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi to inaugurate Z-Morh Tunnel connecting Sonamarg and Ladakh

Op India  

On 13th January, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the highly anticipated Z-Morh Tunnel, also called the Sonamarg Tunnel, in Jammu and Kashmir. The local population will not have to leave in winter, and the travel time to Kargil/Leh from Srinagar will also reduce.” Visited Sonmarg today to review preparations for PM @narendramodi ji’s visit on Monday. The inauguration of …

PM Modi to inaugurate Ganderbal tunnel tomorrow, security beefed up
2 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi to inaugurate Ganderbal tunnel tomorrow, security beefed up

Hindustan Times  

Security arrangements have been beefed up around the Z Morh tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, ahead of the facility’s inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 13, officials said on Saturday. National Conference spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar said that in 2013, the Union cabinet had cleared the proposal for construction of Z Morh Tunnel. Omar reviews prep …

Security beefed up around Z-Morh tunnel in J&K's Ganderbal ahead of inauguration
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Security beefed up around Z-Morh tunnel in J&K's Ganderbal ahead of inauguration

The Hindu  

“The security forces on Sunday intensified sanitization efforts and area domination exercise in Kashmir, a day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the valley for inauguration of the strategically important Z-Morh tunnel in Ganderbal district,” officials said. “The Prime Minister is likely to address a public rally after the inauguration of the tunnel at Gagangir,” the officials said, …

PM to open Z-Morh tunnel, key feature in strategic year-round Kashmir-Ladakh corridor
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Srinagar-Kargil highway being partially shut ahead of PM’s proposed visit
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Srinagar-Kargil highway being partially shut ahead of PM’s proposed visit

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar:The authorities in Ladakh have announced the closure of 3,528m high Zoji La pass for vehicular traffic from January 11 to 13, citing icy conditions and the maintenance of the most treacherous stretch of the 434-km strategically important highway connecting Srinagar with Leh. However, the decision is being seen here as part of the tight security arrangement being made for …

PM Modi Likely To Inaugurate Rs 2,400 Crore Z-Morh Tunnel On Srinagar-Leh Highway In Kashmir On Jan 13
2 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi Likely To Inaugurate Rs 2,400 Crore Z-Morh Tunnel On Srinagar-Leh Highway In Kashmir On Jan 13

ABP News  

Srinagar, Jan 8 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to inaugurate on January 13 the Rs 2,400 crore strategic Z-Morh tunnel on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway, which will be a major step towards making the Ladakh region accessible by road throughout the year. Without naming the tunnel project, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in a social media post, …

World’s highest tunnel to boost connectivity to Ladakh: Modi
8 months 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
8 months, 1 week 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
8 months, 1 week 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 …

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

Construction starts on mega undersea link
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Construction starts on mega undersea link

China Daily  

A worker conducts checks on a tunnel boring machine at a construction site for the Jintang Undersea Tunnel in Zhejiang province on Thursday. YAO FENG/FOR CHINA DAILY Tunneling operations began at both ends of China's longest undersea high-speed railway tunnel project on Thursday, according to China Railway's 14th Bureau Group, which is overseeing its construction. The Jintang Undersea Tunnel, a …

Construction starts on mega undersea link
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Construction starts on mega undersea link

China Daily  

A worker conducts checks on a tunnel boring machine at a construction site for the Jintang Undersea Tunnel in Zhejiang province on Thursday. YAO FENG/FOR CHINA DAILY Tunneling operations began at both ends of China's longest undersea high-speed railway tunnel project on Thursday, according to China Railway's 14th Bureau Group, which is overseeing its construction. The Jintang Undersea Tunnel, a …

Manali-Leh all-weather road: Shinku La tunnel gets forest clearance
11 months, 1 week ago

Manali-Leh all-weather road: Shinku La tunnel gets forest clearance

Hindustan Times  

The Centre has given the Forest Act clearance for construction of another strategic tunnel, one that will bypass the 16,615-ft high Shinku La, connecting Ladakh to Himachal. The 4.1-km long proposed tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity from Manali to Leh via the Nimu-Padum-Darcha road, an important defence axis. Once complete, it will be world’s highest highway tunnel, surpassing the Atal …

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

After Sela tunnel, focus shifts to other key border infra projects
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Zojila tunnel construction | 40% work over; terrain, weather challenges push completion deadline to 2030
1 year, 8 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 …

Union minister Nitin Gadkari reviews work of Zojila tunnel
1 year, 11 months ago

Union minister Nitin Gadkari reviews work of Zojila tunnel

Hindustan Times  

Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday reviewed the construction work of the strategic Zojila tunnel, which will provide all-weather connectivity between Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha inspected the ongoing construction work at Zojila Tunnel, in Ganderbal on Monday. …

19 tunnels worth Rs 25L crore to connect J&K
1 year, 11 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, 11 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 …

Z-Morh Tunnel On Srinagar-Leh Highway To Be Inaugurated In April, Says Union Minister Gadkari
2 years ago

Z-Morh Tunnel On Srinagar-Leh Highway To Be Inaugurated In April, Says Union Minister Gadkari

ABP News  

The 6.5 km-long Z-Morh tunnel on the Srinagar-Leh highway will be inaugurated next month while work on Asia's longest tunnel at Zojila is likely to be completed in 2024, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday. 65-70 per cent of work on the Zojila tunnel has been completed and it will be inaugurated in 2024," the road transport and highways …

Meet the work force behind India's strategic connectivity push in Ladakh
2 years, 3 months 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 …

Post standoff, 3D printed accommodation for troops in Eastern Ladakh
2 years, 4 months ago

Post standoff, 3D printed accommodation for troops in Eastern Ladakh

The Hindu  

As standoff began with China in Eastern Ladakh in 2020 and the Army mobilised thousands of troops to the Line of Actual Control, the Corps of Engineers used 3D printing to construct 22,000 temperature controlled, re-locatable habitat in the high-altitude areas, according to sources in the security establishment. On the connectivity front, forward areas of Leh will have all weather …

BRO to construct world's highest tunnel at Shinku La Pass to connect Himachal to Ladakh
2 years, 11 months ago

BRO to construct world's highest tunnel at Shinku La Pass to connect Himachal to Ladakh

Firstpost  

Lieutenant General Rajeev Chaudhary informed that BRO will start the construction of the tunnel connecting Himachal Pradesh to Zanskar Valley in Ladakh by July this year Manali: Border Roads Organisation will construct the world’s highest tunnel at Shinku La Pass at 16,580 feet to connect Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh, informed BRO Director General Lieutenant General Rajeev Chaudhary on Saturday. Lieutenant …

Strategic Zojila tunnel to see defence forces crossing into Ladakh 2 years ahead of deadline
3 years ago

Strategic Zojila tunnel to see defence forces crossing into Ladakh 2 years ahead of deadline

The Hindu  

With the military confrontation with China in Ladakh putting extra pressure on mobilisation of men and machinery in the past two years, around 1,000 workers this winter stayed put in snow-bound Sonamarg in central Kashmir to reduce the deadline by two years to have an all-weather connectivity with Ladakh through 18-km long multiple tunnels to the cross treacherous Zojila mountain …

AP PHOTOS: India builds strategic tunnel project in Kashmir
3 years, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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 …

Nitin Gadkari launches work on Zojila tunnel; project to provide year-round connectivity between Srinagar-Leh
4 years, 5 months ago

Nitin Gadkari launches work on Zojila tunnel; project to provide year-round connectivity between Srinagar-Leh

Firstpost  

Once completed, the tunnel, projected as Asia’s longest, would reduce the travel time from 3 hours to 15 minutes with avalanche-free travel on the Srinagar-Leh section of NH1 New Delhi: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday launched the construction work on the Zojila tunnel and exuded confidence that the strategic project which will provide all-year connectivity between Srinagar valley and …

Atal Tunnel is ready after 10 years; world's longest tunnel at 10,000 feet will connect Manali and Leh
4 years, 5 months ago

Atal Tunnel is ready after 10 years; world's longest tunnel at 10,000 feet will connect Manali and Leh

Firstpost  

Built at a cost of over Rs 2,500 crore, the idea was conceived by the Indira Gandhi govt in 1983. Work, however, started only in September 2009 — seven years after the then prime minsiter Atal Bihari Vajpayee approved the project Editor’s note: This article is being republished in the light of Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the Atal Tunnel …

All-year connectivity to Leh, forward areas with Atal tunnel: Army officer
4 years, 6 months ago

All-year connectivity to Leh, forward areas with Atal tunnel: Army officer

The Hindu  

The soon-to-be-opened Atal tunnel being built by the Border Roads Organisation under the Rohtang pass in Himachal Pradesh will ensure connectivity to Leh and forward areas all round the year, a senior Army officer said on Tuesday. So far, the Manali-Leh axis is closed for six months due to heavy snow which has been recently reduced to under 120 days, …

Tunnel works worth over Rs 1 lakh cr to be undertaken in next five years; need to relax tech, financial bid parameters: Nitin Gadkari
5 years, 1 month ago

Tunnel works worth over Rs 1 lakh cr to be undertaken in next five years; need to relax tech, financial bid parameters: Nitin Gadkari

Firstpost  

There is a need for tunnels in the country, especially at the strategic locations, to provide all-weather connectivity, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said New Delhi: India needs sound tunnel systems at strategic locations, and tunnel works worth over Rs 1 lakh crore will be undertaken in the next five years, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday. …

Zojila Pass: Asia's longest tunnel inaugurated, here is all that you need to know about this 'strategic' project
6 years, 10 months ago

Zojila Pass: Asia's longest tunnel inaugurated, here is all that you need to know about this 'strategic' project

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Rs 6,809 crore Zojila tunnel project in Jammu and Kashmir’s Leh, kickstarting the work for Asia’a longest and strategic bi-directional tunnel, which will provide all-weather connectivity between Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar, Kargil and Leh. Addressing a large congregation gathered for the occasion, the prime minister said that the tunnel would help in …

PM Modi kickstarts work for Zojila tunnel in Leh
6 years, 10 months ago

PM Modi kickstarts work for Zojila tunnel in Leh

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday kickstarted work for Zojila tunnel, Asia’a longest and strategic bi-directional tunnel, to provide all weather connectivity between Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar, Kargil and Leh. The prime minister who is on a one-day visit to all the three regions – Leh, Kashmir and Jammu – also attended the closing ceremony for the birth centenary celebrations …

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