Strategic Zojila Pass Connecting Srinagar To Leh Opened In Record 68 Days, To Save Rs 7 Cr A Day
Zojila Pass is located on the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh road (NH-1) at a height of 11,650 feet and provides a vital strategic link between Kashmir Valley and Ladakh region.
Mar 16, 2023, 17:13 PM ISTSrinagar-Leh national highway reopens in record 73 days
The surface link is important because it serves as the lifeline of supplies for the Ladakh region in addition to maintaining regular supplies to the deployed army on the borders in the region.
Mar 19, 2022, 15:44 PM ISTSrinagar-Ladakh highway re-opens for traffic after 5 months
The road was thrown open by GOC 15 Corps Lt General KJS Dhillon in an inaugural function held at zero point Zojila Pass by flagging off a convoy.
Apr 28, 2019, 15:19 PM ISTSpecially-abled man hailed for leading work to open Zojila Pass in J&K
Zojila Pass, which gets blocked due to snow in the winter months, is part of the Srinagar-Leh highway.
Apr 28, 2019, 14:59 PM ISTHeavy snowfall in Kashmir Valley; Jammu-Srinagar National Highway closed, power supply cut
The region is expected to receive more snowfall during the next 24 hours till Sunday.
Jan 05, 2019, 11:03 AM IST