Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today lay the foundation stone of the Zojila tunnel, which is Asia's longest bi-directional tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir. The Rs 6,800 tunnel will provide all weather connectivity between Srinagar, Kargil and Leh as this route remains snow-bound for a large part of the year. The 14.2 km tunnel will also cut down the time taken to cross the Zojila pass from 3.5 hours to just 15 minutes.
During his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, PM Modi will also inaugurate a hydro-electricity project and participate in the
100th birth anniversary celebrations of Ladakhi spiritual leader Kushak Bakula.
Here are the live updates of the PM Modi's two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir.
May 19, 2018 12:07 (IST)
"In a single day, projects worth Rs 25,000 crore will either be inaugurated or initiated in Jammu and Kashmir", PM added.
May 19, 2018 12:06 (IST)
"There is great scope for agricultural growth across the state of Jammu and Kashmir. This state can play a key role when it comes to helping further holistic healthcare," PM Modi said while addressing a gathering in Leh.
May 19, 2018 10:03 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today lay the foundation stone of the Zojila tunnel, which is Asia's longest bi-directional tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir. The Rs 6,800 tunnel will provide all weather connectivity between Srinagar, Kargil and Leh.