<span style="color: #222222;">In Jammu and Kashmir the Border Road Organisation has achieved a significant milestone in the ongoing Project Sampark on National Highway 144A (NH144A) from Akhnoor to Poonch.  In a commendable feat of engineering, the first of the four tunnels , 260 metres Kandi Tunnel, has achieved its breakthrough. The tunnel work, which commenced in March 2023, has seen remarkable progress despite facing adverse weather conditions, including heavy rainfall and landslides along the entire road stretch. The breakthrough came ahead of schedule, demonstrating the exceptional expertise and determination of the BRO. <br />''<br />''Brigadier Tejpal Singh, SM, Chief Engineer Project Sampark, was present to witness this momentous occasion. Package – 1 is expected to be completed by June – 2024. Once completed, this tunnel will reduce the length of the road by 2.5 kilometres, improving connectivity and facilitating more efficient travel between Akhnoor and Poonch.</span><br />