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Zojila Pass Reopens in Record 32 Days, Restoring Ladakh’s Vital Lifeline

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Zojila Pass Reopens in Record 32 Days, Restoring Ladakh’s Vital Lifeline

Highlights Zojila Pass is one of the most critical and challenging high-altitude passes in the world connecting Kashmir Valley to Ladakh. The Border Roads Organisation opened the formidable Zojila Pass. This event took place on 01 Apr 2025, after a closure of mere 32 days. Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan, PVSM, VSM, DGBR flagged off the first convoy towards Ladakh on 01 Apr 2025. Zojila Pass is one of the most critical and challenging high-altitude passes in the world. It serves as a strategic lifeline connecting Ladakh with the Kashmir Valley and the rest of India. Every year, it experiences heavy…

Project Sampark: BRO starts tunnel work in the challenging terrain from Rajouri to Poonch.

Project SAMPARK (BRO) Conducts Inaugural Blast of 1.1 Km Bhimber Gali Tunnel on NH 144A Jammu : 03 Mar 2025. A significant milestone was reached today. It involved the construction of a critical infrastructure project along National Highway 144A. This was marked by the inaugural blast for the Bhimber Gali Tunnel. The tunnel, spanning an impressive 1.1 km is a key component of the 16.100 km long project stretching from Kalali, District Rajouri to Bhataduria, District Poonch. Brig Neeraj Madan, Chief Engineer of Project Sampark, initiated the inaugural blast. He was accompanied by Mr A M Prasad, Regional Officer of…

India’s Strong Border Counter against China: Rs 7,146 crore Budget to BRO

To improve the border infrastructure further, Rs 7,146.50 crore has been allocated to help the movement of Armed Forces personnel through tough terrains. This allocation is under the capital head which is 9.74% higher than the BE of 2024-25. The financial provision made for the FY 2025-26 for BRO will promote the nation's strategic interest in border areas. It will construct tunnels, bridges, and roads like LGG-Damteng-Yangtse in Arunachal Pradesh, Asha-Cheema-Anita in J&K, and Birdhwal-Puggal-Bajju in Rajasthan. It will also boost socio-economic development. Additionally, it will offer employment opportunities and encourage tourism. BRO has created significant employment opportunities. It has…