Omar unveils marriage hall in Ganderbal, lays stone of bridge

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday inaugurated a newly built Community Marriage Hall and laid the foundation stone for a vital bridge in Ganderbal district.

The marriage hall, located in Duderhama, has been constructed at a cost of Rs 4.15 crore and will serve as a low-cost venue for weddings and social functions.

“This is more than infrastructure. It’s a move towards social inclusivity,” Abdullah said, while dedicating the facility to the people.

Later, he laid the foundation stone for a 50-meter steel trussed girder bridge over Nallah Sindh at Ahanger Mohalla, Gadoora. The Rs 7.56 crore project aims to improve local mobility and ease access between communities. Highlighting the importance of the bridge, the CM stated, “Bridges don’t just connect places, they connect people and opportunities. This bridge will significantly improve access, reduce travel time, and ensure smoother mobility for residents.”

Senior district officers, engineers, and a large number of local residents were present at both the events and expressed appreciation for the developmental initiatives undertaken by the government in their area.