Tourism
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505JK Tourism Dept organises promotional event in Kolkata
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department organized a promotional event in Kolkatta where all the prominent heads of travel trade associations,...
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Worried about destruction of environment, littering on trekking routes: KCCI
Hits out at inability of LAWDA in de-weeding Dal Lake Srinagar: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI) has said that...
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Life in Srinagar—Part II: (Caste)ing shadows over Nigeen Lake
One of the reasons behind the decay and downfall of Kashmir’s heritage houseboat legacy is the chronic slandering of the Hanji community....
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Life in Srinagar—Part I: Pathos and Pollution of Dal Lake
Despite its indigenous Hanji community fighting the protracted battle to protect and preserve their centuries-old identity, over 40 percent of houseboats vanished...
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‘They can be terminated anytime’: Exploited workforce behind glorified Tulip Garden
Engaged for preparing flower beds for sightseers, the landscape technicians of tulip garden are voicing their existential concerns amid the feverish rush....
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AC approves roll-out of policy for sustainable operation of houseboats in Kashmir
The Administrative Council (AC), which met under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the roll-out of policy and guidelines for...
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Asia’s largest Tulip garden to be thrown open for visitors on Thursday
Srinagar: Asia’s largest Tulip Garden, situated on the bank of the world-famous Dal lake is all set to be thrown open on...
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The last boat people: Endless embargo and decaying decks in Kashmir
Behind the current tourism façade, the unaddressed issue of fading boats is distressing Dal Lake dwellers. Part of the problem is said...
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With houseboat-repair banned by Govt, only 950 of 1500 remain
Won’t host guests till license renewed: KHBOA Srinagar: Houseboats, which catches the eye of tourists at the Dal Lake and other water...
