Zojila tunnel achieves historic breakthrough
Srinagar, June 9, June 10 -- The strategically important Zojila Tunnel project, which will provide all weather connectivity with Ladakh, achieved a historic milestone on Tuesday as the excavation work of the main tunnel was completed, connecting the two ends from Baltal in Kashmir and Minimarg in Ladakh for the first time.Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari pressed a remote button to trigger the breakthrough blast near the eastern portal at Minimarg, linking the tunnel ends in a landmark moment for India's infrastructure sector.Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah were also present during the ceremony.Being constructed between Baltal and Minamarg on National Highway-1,...
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