The tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir is all set to re-open, and the government is in the process of finalising and announcing a date […]
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Harsh guidelines deliver final blow to Kashmir’s iconic houseboat industry
The Department of Tourism’s document outlines norms and guidelines for registration, renewal, and operation of houseboats in Kashmir’s famous Dal and Nageen lakes. Already reeling […]
Online bidding for mineral blocks leaves locals at a backfoot, while non-locals walked away with lions share
For the first time ever, non-local companies have bagged a majority of contracts for the extraction of minerals from the water bodies of Kashmir. With […]
Cherry trade badly hit due to lockdown in Kashmir
While restriction to contain Covid-19 pandemic continue and all spheres of life are badly hit, people associated with fruit industry are the worst sufferers as […]
Kashmir witnessed 3000 days of lockdown in over two decades: Trade bodies
In last over two decades, an amalgam of 30 trade bodies in the Valley on Wednesday said that Kashmir has witnessed 3000 days of lockdown, […]
#Lockdown: Apple industry in shamble, as millions of cartons are lying in cold storage waiting for buyers
The nationwide coronavirus lockdown has badly hit apple farmers in Jammu and Kashmir. As the farmers are not finding market for their produce, over three […]
Civilian flights from Awantipora airfield got Defence Ministry node
In a significant development, the Union Defence Ministry has approved operation of civilian flights from Awantipora airfield, a strategically important airbase managed by Indian Air […]
Irregularities in appointments, loans at heart of J&K Bank raids
Allegations of large-scale irregularities in matters related to loans, finances and appointments are at the heart of raids by the state anti-corruption bureau (ACB) at […]
Tourism sector on the brink of disaster
Kashmir needs no introduction as a tourism destination and its rich history is known the world over. Over the years, huge investment from the government […]
Cross-LoC trade to resume after plugging of loopholes: MHA
The cross-Line of Control (LoC) trade, which was suspended by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) because of its misuse for terror funneling purposes, will […]