Srinagar, June 10 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today joined the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari at the breakthrough ceremony of the historic Zojila Tunnel.

The LG expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Gadkari for making this vision a reality and said that the landmark project will usher in a new era of connectivity and development for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, an official press release said.

"Today is undoubtedly a historic day. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of Union Territories of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh.

"Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji and the relentless efforts of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Ji, the Zojila Tunne...