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Zojila Tunnel Achieves Breakthrough, Connecting Kashmir and Ladakh
The Zojila Tunnel, a strategic infrastructure project, achieved a significant breakthrough on June 9, 2026, creating all-weather connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari remotely triggered the blast at Minimarg, Ladakh, marking 85% completion. This 13.153 km long, horseshoe-shaped, two-lane tunnel, built at 11,578 feet, will reduce travel time from 1.5 hours to 15 minutes. The project, executed by Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited (MEIL) using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM), is expected to open to the public by February 2028, significantly boosting civilian and military mobility.
6/9/2026
INR 4 Crore Worth Properties of Drug Traffickers Seized in Kashmir
Srinagar police, under the "Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan," seized immovable properties worth nearly ₹4 crore from two alleged drug traffickers, Ghulam Ahmed Dar and Mohammed Shafi Sheikh, in Sangam and Naugam. These assets, including residential homes, land, and commercial shops, were acquired through drug trafficking as per FIRs 14/2026 and 09/2018 under the NDPS Act. The action aims to cripple the financial network of the drug trade and prevent further concealment or transfer of illegally acquired assets.
6/8/2026
Kashmiri Pandits Global Heritage Tour After 36 Years
After 36 years, the "Global Kashmiri Pandit Heritage Tour and Conclave 2026" is being organized in the Kashmir Valley from June 6th to 14th. This event aims to reconnect Kashmiri Pandits worldwide with their ancestral land and heritage. A round table conference on "Exile to Excellence" will be held on June 13th and 14th at the SKICC in Srinagar, discussing the community's resilience and return. The conclave, supported by over 30 organizations globally, will also include visits to sacred sites like Martand Temple and Kheer Bhawani, with participants from India, USA, Europe, and the Middle East.
6/6/2026