Zojila Pass
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J&K: Five tourists killed after car falls into deep gorge at Zojila Pass on Srinagar-Leh highway
Jammu and Kashmir | Dec 05, 2023, 08:17 PM ISTAll the seven people belonged to Kerala. The driver of the car is critically injured and has been referred to Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura for treatment.
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Zojila Tunnel: Nitin Gadkari inspects construction of Asia's longest tunnel | All you need to know
India | Apr 10, 2023, 06:46 PM ISTThe 13.14 km long Zojila Tunnel will be Asia's longest tunnel which will establish all-weather connectivity for Ladakh region with the rest of the country.
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Army evacuates 172 stranded workers at Zojila Tunnel site after major avalanche hits region
India | Jan 15, 2023, 02:51 PM ISTAn Army statement said on Sunday, "Yesterday in a major avalanche occurrence near Sarbal Nilagrar workers of the construction company got stuck. Avalanche rescue teams of Army and Ganderbal police got into action & after hours of gruelling effort finally all 172 workers were brought to safety."
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7 feared dead in Zojila Pass road accident
India | May 26, 2022, 07:38 AM ISTA taxi carrying 7-8 persons skidded off the road in the Zojila pass area of Ladakh-J&K road and plunged into 440 feet deep gorge.
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Strategic Srinagar-Leh highway re-opens in record time of 73 days
India | Mar 19, 2022, 06:03 PM ISTThe strategic 434-km Srinagar-Leh national highway was re-opened for vehicular traffic on Saturday in record time of 73 days after its closure in January this year following heavy snowfall.
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BRO keeps Zojila pass open for traffic for first time in January
India | Jan 05, 2022, 08:51 PM ISTZojila Pass has its own unique challenges of freezing temperatures, lack of oxygen and frequent avalanches.
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Srinagar-Leh National Highway reopened by BRO after about 2 months
News | Feb 28, 2021, 07:40 PM ISTStrategic Srinagar-Leh highway opened by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) after over 58 days. The highway was closed due to the thick layer of snow. Snow clearance of Zojila Pass was a big challenge owing to snow accumulation of 30-40 feet, threats of avalanches and inclement weather conditions.
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300 passengers stranded at Zojila pass due to snow avalanche rescued by BRO
News | Dec 31, 2020, 12:40 PM IST300 passengers stranded at Zojila pass in Srinagar, after a snow avalanche hit the region, has been rescued by Border Roads Organisations (BRO).
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J&K: SUV with 6 occupants rescued by BRO (Border Roads Organisation) at Zojila Pass
News | Nov 30, 2020, 10:20 AM ISTBRO rescued six passengers stuck in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar. Passengers were stuck at Zojila Pass due to an avalanche. Portion of the car can be partially seen stuck in the snow. Vehicle was pulled out of snow at Srinagar-Sonmarg road.
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Zoji La tunnel — most complex project — to come up in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh region: All we know
India | Aug 21, 2020, 08:44 PM ISTThe government has finalised bids to construct the Zoji La tunnel in the Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh region as part of ramping up infrastructure projects in the Himalayan region. All you need to know about the new himalayan infrastructure project.
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Postcards from 5 years of Modi Sarkar
India | May 18, 2019, 02:57 PM ISTWith less than a week to go before India finds out who her next Prime Minister is going to be. India Tv brings to you the top moments of 5 years of Modi government.
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Centre approves Zojila tunnel project in Jammu and Kashmir
India | Jan 03, 2018, 03:55 PM ISTThe tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity between Kashmir valley and Ladakh, which remains cut-off from the rest of the world during winters due to heavy snowfall.
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Ladakh's lifeline Zojila Pass reopens after winter
India | Apr 07, 2013, 04:57 PM ISTLeh, Apr 7 : The lifeline of Ladakh, National Highway 1D connecting Ladakh with the rest of world was thrown open on Saturday for vehicular traffic after remaining closed for six months due to winter.