Speaking to ANI, the DCP said, "An unfortunate incident unfolded here in Sonamarg yesterday wherein many shops were damaged. Our revenue and fire services team is here. We have assessed the damaged shops and we will forward the report today so the shop owners can get some relief."
Incharge of fire and emergency services, Ghulam Hassan told ANI, "The fire is under control...No fire extinguishers were installed in the shops, restaurants...We kept on asking them to install fire extinguishers. Six to seven fire tenders are on the spot...40-45 shops have been involved i
The tunnel was constructed at a cost of Rs 2,717 crore and spanning a length of 11.98 km in Sonamarg to transform connectivity and bolster economic activity in the region.
In a move to ensure safe passage amidst the snowfall and inclement weather conditions in Sonamarg, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has initiated snow clearance operations to enhance traffic flow in the area.
National Conference leader Imran Nabi Dar on Tuesday welcomed the inauguration of the Sonamarg Tunnel, hoping it would boost connectivity and tourism in the region and called for developing Sonamarg for snow activities.
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.
"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
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Z-Morh Tunnel Project in Sonamarg, Jammu & Kashmir, on Saturday, in the presence of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, J&K LG Manoj Sinha, and former CM Omar Abdullah.