All passengers were non-residents of Ladakh UT
Kargil, 16 July 2025 — In a tragic road accident early Wednesday morning, a Tempo Traveller en route from Kargil to Srinagar met with an accident near Gumri, close to the Zojila Pass. The mishap occurred around 5:30 AM and resulted in the death of two passengers on the spot. Eleven others sustained injuries, with two reported to be in critical condition.
According to sources, the vehicle was carrying 17 passengers in total, all of whom wer...
Kargil, April 11: Dr. Jaffer Akhoon, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, flagged off a convoy of heavy goods vehicles on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway on Friday, sending them on their way from Sonamarg towards Drass. Senior officials from the Ganderbal district administration and the Kashmir Rural Traffic Police were also present on the occasion.
It may be recalled that the Srinagar-Leh National Highway was closed ...
The Zojila Tunnel, an ambitious 13-kilometer infrastructure project, is poised to revolutionize connectivity in the Ladakh region. Designed to ensure all-weather access and eliminate the seasonal blockade imposed by harsh winter conditions, it stands as India’s longest highway tunnel. However, its significance extends far beyond infrastructure—it is a crucial lifeline for the people of Ladakh, a strategic asset for national security, and a catalyst for economic growth. While the tunnel’s raw...
Ganderbal, March 20: Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, today chaired a high-level meeting to discuss measures for ensuring environmental conservation at Zojila Pass.
During the deliberations, the DC conducted a comprehensive review of traffic regulation, measures for safeguarding environment as well as unauthorized commercial activities at Zero Point, Zojila Pass.
In view of recent judgement of the Hon’ble High Court of Jammu and Kashmir, it was decided that the operation of snow...
Kargil, March 18, 2025: Commander Vijayak, accompanied by OC 55 RCC Mulbekh, SDM Drass, and SHO Drass, visited the Zojila Axis to inspect snow clearance operations along the Zojila stretch. During the visit, officials conducted an on-ground assessment of the progress and challenges faced by BRO personnel and machinery.
The civil administration submitted that the number of snow clearance machines be increased so that the National Highway shall open early.
In response, Commander Vijayak ...
Kargil, March 5: Following heavy snowfall in the region, the Zojila Pass has been closed due to the accumulation of approximately four feet of snow and the heightened risk of avalanches. In a telephonic conversation with an official source from Drass, it was confirmed that efforts are underway to restore connectivity.
The road clearance operation has commenced, with teams working from both sides. Snow clearance machines have been deployed from Gumri towards Drass, while work has also beg...
Emphasizes on close coordination & synergy among agencies to regulate traffic according to weather conditions
Srinagar, Dec 13 (GNS): In view of plummeting temperatures and frosty condition of road connecting UT of Ladakh with UT of J&K through Zojila Pass, the Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Friday convened a meeting of concerned officers & agencies regarding the opening and closure of the Pass.
Addressing the meeting, Divisional Commissioner exhor...
Vol Desk, April 18: The Srinagar-Kargil national highway has been reopened for traffic on Thursday following a four-day closure due to avalanches and landslides at Zojila Pass.
Meanwhile, on Wednesday, taxi and auto drivers staged a protest against the administration for the extended closure of the highway since the previous Sunday.
VoL Desk, April 17: Due the closer of the Srinagar – Leh National Highway (NH01) for the consecutive fourth day, Taxi drivers protest against the DC Ganderbal and Administration.
During the protest they requested the Administration for the early opening of the road.
The protest comes in light of closure of the highway since the last Sunday due to the rainfall and snowfall in the region which resulted in the closer of Zojila pass. The recent snowfall caused continues avalanches and land...
Kargil, Feb 12: Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon expressed gratitude to all the concerned stakeholders for resumption of vehicular movement on Zojila Pass.
The CEC expressed his gratitude to the Union Territory Administration, ADGP Ladakh Police, concerned Officers of Project Vijayak and Beacon besides District Administration including Deputy Commissioner Kargil and SP Kargil for close coordination and execution in the reopening of Zojila Pass a...
