To promote ecotourism, the J&K Government is going to construct a 21.4-km-long boulevard around Wular lake — one of the largest freshwater lakes in South […]
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JK awaits Centre’s nod to extend permit for foreigners
The Jammu and Kashmir government today said a reminder has been sent to the Centre on its proposal to permit foreign tourists to visit some […]
Amarnath Yatra begins from today, first batch of pilgrims leaves Jammu
The first batch of 1,138 pilgrims left Jammu on Friday for this year`s Amarnath Yatra that begins from Saturday. State Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh, […]
Shops raided in central market for selling fake Kashmiri artefacts
The government today raided shops at Central Market for allegedly selling counterfeit Kashmiri handicrafts despite having been given shops at a meagre rent of Rs […]
Books & coffee in Kashmir has a new address
Locals and tourists have been flocking to a new book shop-cum-cafe in a picture-perfect setting in Indian-administered Kashmir. Ringed by mountains and set on a […]
Kashmiri gives new identity to pashmina in world market
As power looms pose a threat to the pashmina shawl industry in the Valley, a French and Kashmiri entrepreneur are together trying to revive the […]
624 MW Kiru hydel project gets green nod
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has given clearance to the 624-MW Kiru hydroelectric project in the state. The forest clearance for […]
Violence hurting JK’s economy : Mehbooba Mufti
Against the backdrop of terror attack on CRPF bus, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today said violence is hurting the state’s economic interests, […]
New tourist destinations to be developed in JK for niche tourism activities: Chief Minister
The members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Tourism, Transport and Culture headed by Mr Kiranmay Nanda, MP, called on the Chief Minister, Ms Mehbooba […]
KCCI to protest against online portals for marginalising tourism business
The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI) on Friday said that the trade body would stage a protest against what it said marginalisation of […]