Union Cabinet approves Singhpora–Vailoo tunnel to boost Kashmir–Jammu connectivity
Kashmir, August 6,2026-In a major push for Jammu and Kashmir infrastructure, the Union Cabinet has approved the Singhpora–Vailoo Tunnel on the Kishtwar–Anantnag Highway, marking a significant step toward strengthening all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Jammu. The strategic tunnel project is expected to improve year-round road access, particularly during the harsh winter months when snowfall often […]
Zojila Tunnel to transform connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh with year-round access
Srinagar, July 25,2026 The under-construction Zojila Tunnel is set to become a game-changing infrastructure project, providing all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh and ending decades of seasonal isolation caused by heavy snowfall and harsh weather conditions. Being developed at an estimated cost of ₹6,800 crore, the strategic tunnel will ensure uninterrupted road connectivity across the […]
Engineering marvels transform connectivity across Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar, July 22,2026- Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a major transformation in road connectivity with the development of world-class tunnel infrastructure, significantly improving travel, enhancing road safety, and strengthening economic integration across the Union Territory. From the Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel (Chenani–Nashri Tunnel) to the Banihal–Qazigund Road Tunnel, these engineering marvels have revolutionised transportation by […]
BRO opens landmark Jambhir bridge in Rajouri, bringing all-weather connectivity to LoC villages
Rajouri, July 8,2026 In a major boost to border infrastructure and rural connectivity, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has opened the first-ever 60-metre permanent steel Jambhir Bridge over the Jambhir Nallah on the Rajpur NH-144 Link–Qila Dharhal–Lam Road in Rajouri district. Constructed for the first time at this location since Independence, the bridge marks a […]
LG Manoj Sinha launches Swachh Yatra campaign for Amarnath Yatra 2026
Ramban, June 29,2026-The newly constructed 3.5-km AT-03 South Bound Tunnel on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) is set to be opened for traffic in the coming days, providing commuters with a safer, faster, and all-weather route ahead of the Shri Amarnath Yatra 2026. The tunnel connects Panthyal to Digdool, bypassing the accident-prone Khooni Nala and […]
Tourists in Sonamarg laud hospitality and back Zojila Tunnel for enhanced connectivity
Sonamarg, June 8,2026-Tourists visiting the picturesque hill destination of Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir expressed delight over the region’s pleasant weather, warm hospitality, and scenic beauty, while also welcoming the ongoing Zojila Tunnel project as a transformative step for tourism and connectivity. Enjoying the serene surroundings of Sonamarg, one tourist described the destination as a […]
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari , LG Manoj Sinha and CM Omar Abdullah attend Zojila Tunnel breakthrough ceremony
Kashmir , June 9,2026 Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, accompanied by Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, arrived at the Zojila Tunnel site today to participate in the symbolic excavation of the final wall of rock, marking a historic milestone in one of India’s most […]
Vande Bharat Express: Lifeline for Kashmir commuters amid landslides and heavy rains
SRINAGAR, 5 September 2025 — As heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslides disrupt road connectivity across Jammu and Kashmir, particularly along National Highway 44, the Vande Bharat Express has emerged as a vital lifeline for commuters traveling between the Kashmir Valley and the rest of India. Launched on June 6, 2025, by Prime Minister Narendra […]
Amarnath Yatris Call Z-Morh Tunnel a game-changer for pilgrimage travel
Srinagar, July 2, 2025 – As the Amarnath Yatra 2025 commenced with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagging off the first batch of 5,892 pilgrims from Jammu’s Bhagwati Nagar base camp, devotees and stakeholders are celebrating the newly operational Z-Morh Tunnel as a transformative development for the annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath Cave shrine. The 6.5-km […]
Centre approves ₹10,637 Cr for 19 J&K road, tunnel projects
Srinagar, June 24, 2025 – The Central Government has approved 19 transformative road and tunnel projects worth Rs 10,637 crore, spanning 296 kilometers of National Highways in Jammu and Kashmir. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have expressed deep gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Road Transport and […]