Zojila Tunnel breakthrough ‘historic milestone’, fulfils long-pending dream: CM Omar
Zojila, June 9: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday termed the Zojila Tunnel breakthrough a “historic milestone,” saying it fulfils a long-cherished goal of ensuring year-round connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh. Addressing the gathering at the ceremony, CM Omar congratulated the people of Ladakh and thanked Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari and […]
Top officials review Amarnath yatra arrangements along Jammu-Srinagar NH
Jammu, Jun 9 (PTI) Ahead of the 57-day Amarnath Yatra, senior officials took a review of security, infrastructure and pilgrim arrangements along the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, the key route for thousands of devotees heading to the Kashmir Valley. Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and Jammu Zone Inspector General of Police Bhim Sen Tuti inspected various […]
Zojila Tunnel breakthrough marks major milestone; Gadkari, LG, CM attend ceremony
Ganderbal, Jun 9: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday marked the symbolic excavation of the final rock wall of the Zojila Tunnel, in the presence of Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The breakthrough represents a significant milestone in the construction of the 13.15-kilometre […]
Police foil terror bid in north Kashmir; foreign-made pistols, ammunition seized
Srinagar, Jun 9: Security forces have recovered two pistols, magazines and 13 live rounds after a vehicle checking operation led to the arrest of a man in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. An official said that a mobile vehicle checking point was established by Baramulla Police and 52 Rashtriya Rifles at Chandsuma, Kanispora, near the FCI […]
Engineer behind Zojila tunnel recounts challenges of minus 35°C, heavy snow
Sonamarg, Jun 9: As Asia’s longest bi-directional tunnel project at Zojila prepares for a breakthrough today, the engineer overseeing the Rs 6,500-crore project said extreme temperatures of minus 35 degrees Celsius and over four months of heavy snowfall were the biggest hurdles in executing what he called a matter of “national pride”. “It is an […]
Dressing up massacre as military operation does not absolve perpetrator: India on Pak at UN
United Nations, Jun 9 (PTI) India has launched a scathing attack on Pakistan at the UN, condemning its “trade and transit terrorism” and military airstrikes against Afghanistan, while slamming Islamabad’s “Fitna al-Hindustan” directive as “officially sponsored misinformation” dressed in religious terminology. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, delivered a sharp attack against […]
Govt. sanctions over ₹7Cr for strengthening infrastructure for Kashmiri migrants in Jammu
SRINAGAR, JUNE 8: The Government of Jammu & Kashmir, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has sanctioned key infrastructure projects worth ₹7.05 crore under the Capex Budget aimed at strengthening facilities and enhancing welfare measures for Kashmiri migrants residing in Jammu. The approved projects include the construction of a Multipurpose Community Hall at Migrant Camp […]
CM condoles death of Udhampur DC’s father
Srinagar, Jun 8 (PTI): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday expressed sorrow over the passing of Dawa Sherpa, the father of Udhampur Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa. The chief minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family in their moment of grief, an official spokesperson said. Abdullah prayed for strength and courage to the family […]
India issues fresh Iran travel warning, urges citizens to leave
Dubai, Jun 8 (PTI) India on Monday reiterated its warning to its nationals in Iran to avoid any travel to the country and exit the region by available means of transport. The advisory comes in view of the latest developments in the region. In the urgent advisory, the Indian Embassy in Iran reiterated its earlier […]
Three mortar shells defused along LoC in Rajouri
Jammu, Jun 8 (PTI) Three mortar shells were found at two different places along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said. While two mortar shells were noticed in Jhanghar forest area, another was found abandoned at a secluded location in Makri village of Nowshera sector this […]