More crossing points are expected to be opened on the Line of Control (LoC) for greater movement of people and goods to and fro Pakistan-occupied […]
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J&K at loss as HP emerges ‘main base camp’ for Ladakh tourists
They said that HP tourism department provides camping experience to travelers at Shimla, Manali and other important towns and facilities of rental bikes for expedition […]
Jammu & Kashmir ranks low on business reforms
Jammu and Kashmir has been ranked 29 in the World Bank’s assessment of the state over implementation of business reforms. “It is a fact that […]
Valley’s floating marvels dying a slow death
A trip to Kashmir was once considered incomplete without a stay in a houseboat that used to lodge celebrities like Beatles lead guitarist George Harrison […]
Rise in airfares as tourist season peaks
Rising airfares have started playing a damper on tourism in Kashmir even as the sector was on a path of revival this year after setback […]
Fear of attack on yatra can hit pilgrim arrival: Hoteliers
The apprehensions aired by security agencies that terror groups are planning to disturb the Amarnath yatra have created a fear psychosis among devotees. The statement […]
NHPC is hopeful of keeping all its projects in J&K
State-run NHPC is hopeful of keeping two of its projects in Jammu and Kashmir with itself even as the state government is in talks with […]
Tourism holds huge potential in state: Mehbooba Mufti
Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has said the focus of development framework for tourist resorts in the state should not only be planned growth but also […]
Govt to rope in private players to build roads, hospitals
Government will rope in private players to develop the infrastructure in the state including the roads and hospitals due to the shortage of funds. In […]
Bandh on Saturday if taxes not rolled back : Trade bodies
Entertainment duty of Rs.50/- per connection on satellite and cable TV which will directly affect the common man. Various trade bodies on Saturday urged the […]