All posts tagged "Tourism"
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5.2KFeatureHow Haji’s home became a ‘hotspot of change’ in Gurez
Beyond the fascination for the verdant valley of Gurez, an attempt has been made by a native to make sightseers feel home....
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428Jammu & Kashmir
Will foster indigenous knowledge system, promote cultural diversity and heritage of selected 75 villages: JK Admin
‘The initiative is aimed to promote shooting of films’ ‘Offer financial aid to the villages for their sustainable development’ Srinagar: The administration...
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391Development
Gurez peaceful since ceasefire pact, people living without fear: Army
‘Admin playing a big role in promoting tourism activities in border areas’ ‘Will ensure peace and security so that people explore beauty...
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1.6KEnvironment
Life in Srinagar — Part III: Way out for troubled waters
In this concluding part on the waning heritage of Kashmir, experts talk about the rescue plan to safeguard the floating legacy and...
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1.8KCulture
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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1.6KHorticulture
‘There is no transportation’: Cherry farmers of Kashmir face pandemic brunt
Despite a good cherry crop in Kashmir, for the second consecutive season, mobility and market restrictions imposed by the pandemic have put...
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2.2KEnvironment
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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1.0KCrime
Tourists attack doctors, medical staff in Tangmarg
Baramulla: A group of tourists from Mumbai allegedly attacked two doctors and two other government employees on covid-19 duty for not giving...
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352Tourism
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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889News
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...
