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‘50-year demand’ nears fulfilment as Zojila tunnel breakthrough brings Ladakh closer to all-weather connectivity
June 09, 2026 7:49 pm
Sajjad Kargili urges authorities to explore possibility of opening tunnel for emergency and medical services during winter months, even before its formal completion.
After six years of tunnelling, Zojila breakthrough connects Kashmir and Ladakh routeSubscriber Only
June 09, 2026 4:01 pm
The last 2.5 metres of rock inside the 13.15-km Zojila Tunnel were blasted away on Tuesday, marking a major construction milestone for the ₹6,808-crore project that will provide year-round connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh.
Zojila tunnel deadline pushed to 2028: Here's why Asia’s longest tunnel project is delayed
August 01, 2025 10:38 am
Zojila Tunnel deadline 2028, Asia longest tunnel project: On completion, the project will not only play an important role in the country's infrastructure development but also enhance civilian and military mobility in the region.
Why the Zojila tunnel promises to revolutionise connectivity to Ladakh
April 13, 2023 7:06 am
The tunnel, said to be Asia’s longest of its kind, will provide all-year, all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Leh, and also significantly cut down travel time.
Expect Zojila tunnel to be ready before 2024 polls, says Gadkari
September 29, 2021 7:14 am
“They are supposed to complete it by September 2026. I have asked them to finish it by December 2023 so that the Prime Minister can inaugurate it before Republic Day of 2024. It's a challenge I know, but I'm confident they can do it on time,” Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said.
Zojila tunnel: Kashmir to Ladakh, all year round
September 29, 2021 7:14 am
At 14.15 km, the Zojila tunnel will be India’s longest road tunnel, and Asia’s longest bi-directional tunnel. A look at its features, and why it's significant.
The Zojila Tunnel: How it will boost winter economic activity in Ladakh
June 04, 2018 1:25 am
The tunnel will be a game changer, as it will now allow the defence forces to send supplies to Ladakh throughout the year.
PM Modi inaugurates Zojila project in Leh: All you need to know about India's longest tunnel
May 19, 2018 7:30 pm
The project will reduce the time taken to cross the Zojila pass from the present three and a half hours to just fifteen minutes. Zojila Pass tunnel will be India's longest tunnel and Asia’s longest 2-lane bi-directional pass.
Cabinet nod for Rs 6,809-crore Zojila tunnel project connecting Jammu and Kashmir with Ladakh
January 04, 2018 3:36 am
Situated at an altitude of 11,578 feet on Srinagar-Kargil-Leh National Highway, the pass remains closed during winters (December to April). Heavy snowfall and avalanches cut off Leh-Ladakh region from Kashmir.
Congress alleges graft in Zojila tunnel contract, Gadkari rejects charge
January 12, 2016 4:01 am
Gadkari dismissed the allegations as “completely false” and said the ministry followed a transparent e-tender system. He also denied that his son was a director in IRB Infrastructure Developers.
ZOJILA TUNNEL PHOTOS
In Pictures: Zojila Tunnel achieves breakthrough, inches closer to completion
June 09, 2026 4:57 pm
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari pressed the remote button, blasting the breakthrough site near the East Portal of the tunnel at Minimarg in Ladakh Union Territory
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, J&k LG Manoj Sinha inspect ongoing construction of Zojila tunnel
April 10, 2023 2:32 pm
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inspects Zojila Tunnel, Asia's longest bi-directional tunnel, to establish all-weather connectivity for Ladakh with the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha.
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