Jammu, Jan. 25 -- The Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta today directed the NHAI to double its efforts and complete the pending works on Panthayal Tunnel by 15th April 2022.

While emphasizing the completion within the time frame, the CS said that once completed, the tunnel will provide reliable connectivity by-passing the current landslide-prone stretch of NH-44 and as such will provide safe and secure transit to vehicles.

The CS issued these directions while chairing a meeting to review the condition of the National Highway-44 connecting Jammu and Srinagar, and take stock of the traffic movement thereon.

Principal Secretary, Public Works (R&B) Department, representative of NHAI, Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, and district SP, Ramban ...