Zojila Tunnel Completion and Opening by Nitin Gadkari

6 UPDATES · 7 DAYS · 7 JUN 2026 — 13 JUN 2026

LadakhNitin GadkariKashmirNarendra ModiBJPJammuHyderabadOmar Abdullah

Latest · 13 Jun 2026

On June 9, 2026, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari initiated the blast for the Zojila tunnel, marking a significant milestone in its construction.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the final breakthrough of the Zojila Tunnel by Megha Engineering & Infrastructure Ltd. (MEIL) and the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL) on June 9th, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific milestone. It excludes other actions or projects by MEIL, NHIDCL, or Union Minister Nitin Gadkari unless they are direct developments or consequences of the Zojila Tunnel breakthrough.

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7Jun

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

MEIL-led Zojila tunnel set for final breakthrough on June 9

8Jun

NDTV

India's Zojila Tunnel, nearing completion, will be officially opened by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, boosting military mobility and connectivity.

The Hindu

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari will oversee the final blasting of the Zojila Tunnel in Kashmir on June 9th.

9Jun

The Hindu

Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, inaugurated the completed Zojila tunnel, a gamechanger for national security and integration.

Indian Express

The Zojila tunnel breakthrough marks a historic milestone, connecting Ladakh to Kashmir year-round and fulfilling a 50-year demand.

13Jun

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

On June 9, 2026, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari initiated the blast for the Zojila tunnel, marking a significant milestone in its construction.

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