Rajouri, March 4 -- The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on Monday conducted the inaugural blast for the construction of the 1.1-kilometer-long Bhimber Gali Tunnel on National Highway 144A.

The ceremony was led by Brig Neeraj Madan, Chief Engineer of Project Sampark.

According to the BRO statement, "The inaugural blast for the 1.1 km Bhimber Gali Tunnel on NH-144A was conducted today by Brig Neeraj Madan, CE Project Sampark. This key BRO project will cut 10.8 km from the highway, boosting connectivity between Rajouri and Poonch for civilians and the Army."

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sonamarg tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir and said that it would give a significant boost to connectivity and tourism in the region. ...