Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that Jammu and Kashmir is incomplete without Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and warned the neighbouring country against terrorist training camps there.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sonamarg tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday and said that it will give a significant boost to connectivity and tourism in the region.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that his government's focus would be on furthering 'ease of living' and providing top-quality infrastructure to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Indian Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Monday termed Pakistan as the epicentre of terrorism and said that 80 per cent of terrorists active in Jammu and Kashmir are Pakistanis.
"My heart says that very soon you (PM Modi) will fulfill your promise of restoring statehood. Today, on this occasion, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for coming here in this cold... You have a very old relationship with Jammu and Kashmir, we hope that you come here again and
Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the Sonamarg Tunnel, PM Modi said, Our Jammu and Kashmir is becoming a hub of tunnels, bridges and ropeways. The highest tunnel in the world is being built here. The highest railroad bridge in the world is being built here. The highest rail lines in th
It comprises of the Sonamarg main tunnel of 6.4 km in length, an egress tunnel and approach roads. Situated at an altitude of over 8,650 feet above sea level, it will enhance all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Sonamarg enroute to Leh, bypassing landslide and avalanche routes an
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Sonmarg visit, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sunil Sharma on Sunday said that it is going to be a "historic day" for Jammu and Kashmir, adding that the Central government will soon inaugurate the Zojila Tunnel as well.
Approximately 1,000 veterans from Jammu, Akhnoor, Pallanwala, Rakhmuthi, Naushera, and Sunderbani are likely to attend the event. The event will also include the hoisting of a 108-foot National Flag and the inauguration of the Akhnoor Heritage Museum.
The festival, which aimed to celebrate the winter season and promote the region's scenic beauty and rich cultural heritage, featured a series of exhilarating activities.