Railways to conduct countrywide fire safety audits at stations
New Delhi: The Indian Railways will conduct fire safety audits at railway stations across the country to further strengthen safety and security of passengers. “The initiative will assess existing fire safety systems and identify areas requiring improvement to enhance the safety of passengers and protect railway assets,” a press note from the Railway Ministry said. […]
History is Created : From 6-Month Shutdown to All-Weather Road: Zojila Tunnel Breakthrough Proves Game Changer
Minimarg (Ladakh): The Zojila tunnel connecting the Kashmir Valley to Ladakh took a crucial step towards completion on Tuesday with a blast breaking through the last 2.5 metres of the high-altitude infrastructure project that cuts through the Himalayas. With this, the two ends of the world’s longest single-tube bi-directional bypass, which will cut travel time […]
Today is golden day in India’s infrastructure history: Gadkari
Minimarg (Ladakh): Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday described the breakthrough in the Zojila tunnel as a golden day in the infrastructure history of the country, saying the project would become a lifeline for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. “Today is the golden day in India’s infrastructure history. I am happy that […]
Zojila Tunnel landmark project will usher in a new era of connectivity, development for J&K and Ladakh: Lt Guv
Expresses gratitude to PM, Union Minister Gadkari SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that the Zojila Tunnel landmark project will usher in a new era of connectivity and development for J&K and Ladakh. Sinha made the remarks at the breakthrough ceremony of the historic Zojila Tunnel. He was accompanied by Union Minister […]
Zojila tunnel a ‘transformative’ project: CM
Highlights its positive impact on economy, education & healthcare Urges air connectivity for Kargil MINIMARG (DRASS): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday termed the Zojila tunnel a ‘transformative’ project. He accompanied Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari during the historic breakthrough ceremony of the Tunnel. Marking a major engineering milestone, both ends […]
Probe ordered after pregnant woman forced to walk for medical aid in Ramban
Banihal/Jammu: Authorities have ordered an inquiry after a pregnant woman was allegedly forced to walk to seek medical assistance due to the non-availability of an ambulance in Ramban district. Ramban Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Kamal G Zadoo has ordered an inquiry following allegations that an ambulance driver refused to travel to the remote Tangar […]
12 years of Modi govt integrated JK into India’s mainstream journey: Jitendra Singh
Jammu: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said the 12-years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government integrated Jammu and Kashmir into India’s mainstream journey. In addition, J-K also benefited from the Modi government’s transformative journey marked by decisive governance, infrastructure development, technological advancement and welfare schemes reaching the last mile, the minister of state in […]
New two-tube tunnel on Chenani-Nashri stretch approved: Jitendra Singh
Jammu: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday announced that a proposal to construct a new two-lane tube tunnel parallel to the existing Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee tunnel on the Chenani-Nashri stretch, connecting Udhampur with Ramban district, has been approved. Describing the development as “another good news for Udhampur,” Singh expressed gratitude to Union transport minister […]
Engineer behind Zojila tunnel recounts challenges of minus 35°C, harsh weather
Sonamarg: 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 iconic project, […]