Union Minister Nitin Gadkari hailed the final breakthrough of the Zojila Tunnel as a landmark in India's infrastructure journey. The strategic project will improve all-weather connectivity between Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, while Gadkari also announced new road and tunnel projects for the region. (Pics/PTI)

Moderate to heavy snowfall was experienced in the high altitude areas across Jammu region, leading to the suspension of traffic on key roads, including Jammu-Srinagar national highway, and closure of schools in the hilly districts on Friday, officials said. (Pics/PTI)