Tenzlot Himalayno Team: May 2018

Sunday 20 May 2018

Construction of Zoji La Tunnel starts – Will give all year road access to Leh, Ladakh

Construction of Zoji La Tunnel starts – Will give all year road access to Leh, Ladakh

All weather connectivity between Srinagar, Kargil and Leh could cut down time taken to cross the Zoji La pass from a current 3.5 hours to just 15 minutes.

By Pearl Daniels on May 19, 2018

PM Narendra Modi is on a day long visit to Leh, Ladakh. He has unveiled a plaque to mark the commencement of work on the Zoji La Tunnel. This 14 km long tunnel is stated to be the longest tunnel road in the country and the longest bi-directional tunnel in Asia.

The tunnel will run between Baltal and Minamarg on the Srinagar-Leh section of NH-1A and will offer all weather connectivity between Srinagar, Kargil and Leh. Said to cut down travel time to cross Zoji La pass from a current 3.5 hours to 15 minutes, the tunnel is being constructed at a cost of INR 6,800 crores.

Work on this tunnel has commenced today, following the laying of foundation stone by PM Modi, while completion is expected in 2026. Another 6.5 km tunnel at Z-Morh along the Srinagar-Leh highway is also likely to be completed next year. This tunnel will make sure Srinagar and Kargil are connected via road all year, no matter the weather condition.

In 1997, the India Army conducted a survey for Zoji La tunnel while planning started in 1999 following the Kargil war. Besides proving beneficial to the Armed Forces, the Zoji La tunnel will also ensure year round connectivity to the people of Ladakh. Without road connectivity, almost 90% of the population in the Ladakh region are disconnected from the world. The only connectivity is via air, which is not feasible for most of citizens in the region.

Prime Minister of India with the locals after the inauguration earlier today.

Speaking about the Zoji La tunnel, it will be built around 400 meters beneath the existing highway. It will allow easy access to armed forces and for movement of supplies to border posts during the severe winter conditions in the region.

The Zoji La tunnel will be equipped with safety features such as a high tech communication system and vehicles will be able to travel at speeds of around 80 kmph within the tunnel. It will be an engineering marvel as it will be the first of its kind to be built across such rugged terrain and at an altitude of 11,578 feet where temperatures fall to -45 degrees.

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Tuesday 1 May 2018

Anushka Sharma Says Is Deeply Moved by Dalai Lama

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Anushka Sharma Says Is Deeply Moved by Dalai Lama

May 1, 2018 MMTSL EDITOR 0 Comments Animal Welfare, Anushka Sharma, Dalai Lama

The ace Bollywood actor and producer, Anushka Sharma who has turned 30 on Tuesday said in an open letter that words from the Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama has moved her in working for the animals to make this world a better place to live in. The Bollywood star has pledged to build shelters for the stranded animals on the outskirts of Mumbai.

Anushka Sharma in her open letter published on her social media accounts wrote that being born as humans is truly a blessing as we have a voice to speak up with fundamental rights to enjoy and loving near and dear ones to take care of us. She wrote that now think about animals. While sharing her source of inspiration as the wise words from His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the Bollywood star pledged to build home for stranded animals on the outskirts of Mumbai.

“I was deeply moved by something His Holiness, The Dalai Lama said and his words have stayed with me since then. It incepted an idea deep within me and has propelled me to act on my thoughts of working for animals and trying to make the world a better place for them. His Holiness had said, “Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to a man. Just as one wants happiness and fears pain, just as one wants to live and not die, so do other creatures.” On my birthday, in my own little way, I’m starting something that will give our fellow living beings equal rights, equal care and equal love.” Anushka Sharma wrote in the open letter on Monday.

“I’m building an animal shelter just outside Mumbai — a home for those animals that are stranded, left to fend for themselves, have to brave harsh surroundings. A home where they will be cared for, loved, protected and nurtured.” she wrote in the letter adding that she will will seek time, support and advice from people to make this home a place that looks after fellow living beings with utmost care and compassion.

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