India has achieved a historic engineering milestone as the Zojila Tunnel, located on the Srinagar-Leh Highway, successfully reached its final breakthrough point this June. This 13.15-kilometer engineering marvel—set to become the world’s longest single-tube bi-directional road tunnel at high altitude—will finally provide reliable, all-weather connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. By bypassing the treacherous, snow-prone Zojila Pass, this project will slash travel times, bolster national security, and integrate the remote Ladakh region into the national economy year-round.


Zojila Tunnel On Srinagar-Leh Highway Nears Completion

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/indo-bangladesh-border-bsf-constable-injured-in-bombing-incident-234988">Border Security Force</a> (BSF) personnel on Tuesday paid tributes to the jawans who lost their lives in Kargil war.&nbsp;

"I congratulate our security forces on the occasion of the ensuing 20th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. This year we are celebrating this occasion as Kargil Vijay week from July 20 to 26," Abhinav Kumar, IG of BSF Kashmir Frontier, said at the event at Humhama base camp.

"The BSF played an important role in the Kargil war by informing the army about the intrusions at the Zojila pass in March 1999. The role of our martyred Jawans is immense in securing back our captured peaks in July 1999," he added.&nbsp;

The Border Security Force (BSF) has decided to hold a week-long `Kargil Vijay Diwas` (Kargil Victory Day) celebrations in the border areas to mark the 20th anniversary of India`s victory over Pakistan in the 1999 war.

"Indian Armed Forces defeated Pakistan on July 26, 1999, and this day is celebrated as `Kargil Vijay Diwas`. On the 20th anniversary of the day, the force is organising special programmes in memory of the heroic sacrifices of soldiers," said the BSF in a statement.

"This day comes as a special occasion to acquaint the people of the country with the bravery and valour of the martyrs, who laid down their lives to protect the country," the statement added.

The `<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kargil-vijay-diwas-tri-service-band-performance-postponed-due-to-sheila-dikshit-demise-237368">Kargil Vijay Diwas</a>` on July 26 is being celebrated grandly by the Indian Army this year to rekindle the pride and valour of all the soldiers who took part in `Operation Vijay`.

Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on Tuesday paid tributes to the jawans who lost their lives in Kargil war. "I congratulate our security forces on the occasion of the ensuing 20th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas.

Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on Tuesday paid tributes to the jawans who lost their lives in Kargil war. "I congratulate our security forces on the occasion of the ensuing 20th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. This year we are celebrating this occasion as Kargil Vijay week from July 20 to 26," Abhinav Kumar, IG of BSF Kashmir Frontier, said at the event at Humhama base camp. "The BSF played an important role in the Kargil war by informing the army about the intrusions at the Zojila pass in March 1999. The role of our martyred Jawans is immense in securing back our captured peaks in July 1999," he added. The Border Security Force (BSF) has decided to hold a week-long `Kargil Vijay Diwas` (Kargil Victory Day) celebrations in the border areas to mark the 20th anniversary of India`s victory over Pakistan in the 1999 war. "Indian Armed Forces defeated Pakistan on July 26, 1999, and this day is celebrated as `Kargil Vijay Diwas`. On the 20th anniversary of the day, the force is organising special programmes in memory of the heroic sacrifices of soldiers," said the BSF in a statement. "This day comes as a special occasion to acquaint the people of the country with the bravery and valour of the martyrs, who laid down their lives to protect the country," the statement added. The `Kargil Vijay Diwas` on July 26 is being celebrated grandly by the Indian Army this year to rekindle the pride and valour of all the soldiers who took part in `Operation Vijay`.

Jammu and Kashmir: Border Security Force pays tributes to Kargil war heroes

Ahead of PM Modi's visit to J&K on Saturday, Indian security forces have increased safety measures in the state.

PM Modi will be inaugurating the 300-Megawatt hydroelectricity project in the Valley.&nbsp;

The Indian prime minister will also be laying the foundation stone for the longest road tunnel through the Zojila Pass to connect the Valley with Ladakh.

It will India's longest road tunnel and Asia's longest bi-directional tunnel.

The 14.2 km tunnel is estimated to cost over 6,000 crores and will cut travel time between Srinagar to Leh to 15 minutes.

The tunnel is set to take seven years to build by India.

The 14.2 km tunnel is estimated to cost over 6,000 crores and will cut travel time between Srinagar to Leh to 15 minutes.

Ahead of PM Modi's visit to J&K on Saturday, Indian security forces have increased safety measures in the state. PM Modi will be inaugurating the 300-Megawatt hydroelectricity project in the Valley. The Indian prime minister will also be laying the foundation stone for the longest road tunnel through the Zojila Pass to connect the Valley with Ladakh. It will India's longest road tunnel and Asia's longest bi-directional tunnel. The 14.2 km tunnel is estimated to cost over 6,000 crores and will cut travel time between Srinagar to Leh to 15 minutes. The tunnel is set to take seven years to build by India.

PM Modi to visit J&K to inaugurate Zojila tunnel, hydroelectricity project

With the mercury dropping over 15 degrees Celsius below the freezing point, normal life in Leh region of Jammu and Kashmir remain affected due to harsh weather.

With frozen taps becoming a common sight, frequent power cuts are only amplifying the cold and adding to the discomfort of the residents.

&quot;We are having major shortage of water. It is very cold here. The tap and the pipes freeze and we have to light fire to de-ice taps and the water pipeline,&quot; said a local.

&quot;Our daily lives have been disrupted. There is no electricity, no water. We are facing lot of difficulties in doing our regular basic chores,&quot; added another Local.

&quot;As the temperatures drops drastically during night, the public post tape water point gets freezes during winter and it needs at least half an hour heating to withdraw water every morning,&quot; said another local.

With the mercury dropping by over 15 degrees Celsius below the freezing point, Jammu and Kashmir&#39;s Ladakh region has become the coldest recorded place in the state.

The Leh region in Ladakh continued to be cut off from the rest of the world by surface due to heavy snowfall on higher reaches, for over six months now.

The two gateways to Ladakh region -- Zojila pass from Srinagar side and Rohtang La and Taglang La pass from Manali side -- continued to remain closed for vehicular traffic since November.

However, in the recent years, some of the winter sports, such as Ice Skating, Ice Hockey Tournament and Chadar trek, are becoming popular among the youth.

Kashmir is currently under the grip of &#39;Chillai-Kalan&#39;, the 40-day harshest winter period. It will end on January 31 but the cold wave conditions will continue in the Valley.

With frozen taps becoming a common sight, frequent power cuts are only amplifying the cold and adding to the discomfort of the residents

With the mercury dropping over 15 degrees Celsius below the freezing point, normal life in Leh region of Jammu and Kashmir remain affected due to harsh weather. With frozen taps becoming a common sight, frequent power cuts are only amplifying the cold and adding to the discomfort of the residents. "We are having major shortage of water. It is very cold here. The tap and the pipes freeze and we have to light fire to de-ice taps and the water pipeline," said a local. "Our daily lives have been disrupted. There is no electricity, no water. We are facing lot of difficulties in doing our regular basic chores," added another Local. "As the temperatures drops drastically during night, the public post tape water point gets freezes during winter and it needs at least half an hour heating to withdraw water every morning," said another local. With the mercury dropping by over 15 degrees Celsius below the freezing point, Jammu and Kashmir's Ladakh region has become the coldest recorded place in the state. The Leh region in Ladakh continued to be cut off from the rest of the world by surface due to heavy snowfall on higher reaches, for over six months now. The two gateways to Ladakh region -- Zojila pass from Srinagar side and Rohtang La and Taglang La pass from Manali side -- continued to remain closed for vehicular traffic since November. However, in the recent years, some of the winter sports, such as Ice Skating, Ice Hockey Tournament and Chadar trek, are becoming popular among the youth. Kashmir is currently under the grip of 'Chillai-Kalan', the 40-day harshest winter period. It will end on January 31 but the cold wave conditions will continue in the Valley.

Dipping mercury disrupts daily life in Leh

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Zojila Tunnel On Srinagar-Leh Highway Nears Completion

Jammu and Kashmir: Border Security Force pays tributes to Kargil war heroes

PM Modi to visit J&K to inaugurate Zojila tunnel, hydroelectricity project

Dipping mercury disrupts daily life in Leh