Shinkhun La Tunnel: In a major boost to Ladakh’s infrastructure, the Shinkhun La Tunnel is set to revolutionise transportation and connectivity in the region. This strategically significant project promises to enhance the socio-economic landscape of Ladakh, a remote and rugged area often isolated due to severe weather conditions. The project will now gain momentum as Prime Minister Narendra Modi carried out the “first blast” of the tunnel virtually on Friday, July 26. The development comes as the Prime Minister visited Ladakh to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas. He has also termed the tunnel as a “gamechanger for Ladakh’s infrastructure”.