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 […]
LG Manoj Sinha applauds PM Modi, Nitin Gadkari as NH-44 Gets Ramsoo Viaduct, AT-03 tunnel
Jammu, July 1,2026- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari for the completion of two major infrastructure projects on National Highway-44 (NH-44)—the 810-metre-long Ramsoo Viaduct in Ramban district and the 3.5-kilometre AT-03 Tunnel connecting Digdole to Panthyal. Describing the […]
BRO restores connectivity on Budhal–Mahore–Gool road in Rajouri
Rajouri, January 30,2026- The Border Roads Organisation has successfully carried out snow clearance operations on the Budhal–Mahore–Gool road, restoring vital connectivity in the region. The operation ensures safe movement for residents, vehicles, and essential supplies, particularly in the snowbound areas of Rajouri district. BRO teams deployed specialized equipment and personnel to remove heavy snow, demonstrating […]
A Bandipora explorer’s 100-lake quest
Bandipora, December 23,2025:In a remarkable feat of endurance and exploration, Danish Nabi, a young explorer from Bandipora district, has successfully explored and documented 100 alpine lakes across Jammu and Kashmir, shedding light on the region’s vast yet lesser-known high-altitude water bodies. Over the course of multiple expeditions, Danish traversed some of the most remote and […]
Div Com reviews progress of national highway projects in Jammu division
Jammu, December 18,2025- Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, today reviewed the progress of various National Highway and major road projects being executed across Jammu Division by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) and the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). The Divisional Commissioner was briefed on the package-wise […]
A new path opens for Dudwa Harkhand
Doda, December 7,2025- In a major boost to rural infrastructure in the Doda district, long-awaited road connectivity is finally becoming a reality for residents of the remote Dudwa Harkhand village. Construction work on the 5-kilometre Bagla–Dudwa Harkhand road, being executed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Phase-IV, is currently in full swing, bringing […]
PWD begins construction of bridge and link road in Rajouri’s Sadda Panchayat
Rajouri, 30 September 2025: The Public Works Department has commenced construction of a long-awaited bridge in Sadda Panchayat of Kalakote, Rajouri district. Alongside the bridge, work has also started on a 1.05-kilometre-long link road aimed at improving rural connectivity and easing local transportation challenges. The project is expected to provide major relief to residents who […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah spearheads flood response in J&K
SRINAGAR, JAMMU AND KASHMIR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a high-level meeting on the morning of September 5, 2025, to address the post-flood scenario in Jammu and Kashmir, following heavy rainfall and landslides that disrupted the region. Held at the Civil Secretariat, the meeting focused on reinforcing vulnerable areas, evacuating residents from inundated villages, […]
DC Minga Sherpa honours Kargil martyr in Naribal
BARAMULLA, JULY 30: In a heartfelt tribute to a national hero, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, today visited the remote village of Naribal in Rafiabad to honour the valour and supreme sacrifice of Lance Naik Ghulam Mohammad Khan, a Vir Chakra awardee who laid down his life during the Kargil War. Accompanied by Additional […]