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Kashmir witnessing a surge in tourism this summer

May 25, 2024, at 10:06 pm

Kashmir is witnessing a rise in tourism this summer with mercury rising to severe levels in several parts of the country.

People gather for first time in Jammu and Kashmir's historic Lal Chowk to celebrate New Year Eve

Jan 01, 2024, at 02:20 am

Amid freezing temperatures, a large number of people including tourists gathered near the Ghanta ghar at historic Lal Chowk in Srinagar to celebrate new year's eve on Sunday.

Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar all set to host G20 meet

May 21, 2023, at 11:02 pm

Srinagar: Srinagar is all set to host the third G20 Tourism Working Group meeting from Monday and all preparation has been put in place for the first major international event after Jammu and Kashmir's special status was scrapped in 2019.

Jammu and Kashmir: Survey shows that Valley witnessed sharp decline in unemployment since scrapping of Article 370, 35A

May 20, 2023, at 05:00 am

Srinagar: A survey has shown that Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a decline in unemployment rate since August 5, 2019, a significant year when the Indian government scrapped Article 370 and 35A.

Jammu and Kashmir G20 Summit: Govt launches adventure activities to promote tourism

May 15, 2023, at 01:26 am

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has launched several initiatives by keeping in mind the G20 Summit which will help to boost the tourism sector of the state.

Sameer Ahmmad Baktoo promoting responsible tourism in Jammu and Kashmir

May 13, 2023, at 11:50 pm

Thimphu: Sameer Ahmmad Baktoo, a young and dynamic tourism player from Nigeen area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar district,is working hard to promote responsible tourism in Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir: Blossomed almond trees at Badamwari attracts tourists in Srinagar

Mar 07, 2023, at 10:26 pm

Srinagar: With the spring season set in the Kashmir valley, the sprawling “Badamwari” or Almond garden in Srinagar's old city has become a source of attraction for the tourists these days.

Narendra Modi appreciates arrival of record number of tourists in Jammu and Kashmir

Oct 08, 2022, at 04:53 pm

Srinagar/New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday appreciated that Jammu and Kashmir received 16.2 million tourists this year.

Jammu and Kashmir: Principal Secy Edu tours Ganderbal district

Feb 21, 2022, at 05:20 am

Srinagar: Principal Secretary School Education Department Bishwajit Kumar Singh accompanied by the Director School Education Kashmir Tassaduq Hussain Mir yesterday conducted an extensive tour of District Ganderbal.

Kashmir: Ski enthusiasts swarm Gulmarg

Jan 12, 2022, at 01:18 am

Srinagar/IBNS: Amid an uptick in covid cases in Jammu and Kashmir, ski enthusiasts are thronging the ski resort of Gulmarg in huge numbers. 

Jammu and Kashmir: Tourism Deptt organises Christmas festivals at Gulmarg, Pahalgam  

Dec 26, 2021, at 10:16 pm

Srinagar: As part of the week long year ending celebrations, Directorate ofTourism, Kashmir organised grand Christmas festivals at tourist destinations ofGulmarg and Pahalgam today, an official press release said.

Director of Kashmir Tourism inaugurates ‘Mission Wushnare’

Dec 14, 2021, at 02:36 am

Srinagar/IBNS: Director of Kashmir Tourism, Dr G N Itoo, inaugurated “Mission Wushnare” at Bilaliya Educational Institute, Lal Bazar on Monday.

Announce package for houseboat industry: Soz to J&K Lt Governor Sinha

Nov 04, 2021, at 10:34 pm

Srinagar/UNI: Former Union Minister Prof Saifuddin Soz on Thursday urged Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha to announce a financial package for the houseboat industry which has suffered tremendously due to the fall in tourist arrivals in Kashmir valley and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kashmir Tourism a top priority: Sarmad Hafeez

Oct 17, 2021, at 04:15 am

Srinagar/IBNS: Secretary of Tourism Sarmad Hafeez Thursday said tourism promotion is the priority of the government and steps are being taken to promote unexplored tourism destinations.

Jammu and Kashmir: 50 enthusiasts participate in Tourism's Kite Flying event

Aug 28, 2021, at 10:44 pm

Jammu/UNI: As many as 50 enthusiasts on Saturday participated in Kite Flying event organised by the Directorate of Jammu Tourism as a part of "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" on glorious 75 years of Independence.

Despite Covid, we will take tourism to new heights in Jammu and Kashmir: LG Manoj Sinha

Apr 05, 2021, at 12:18 am

 Srinagar: Stating that peace has returned to Kashmir after many decades, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said his administration was committed to cash in on this opportunity and take Kashmir’s tourism to new heights.

Jammu and Kashmir govt gives big push to eco-tourism, directs Forest Dept to open its rest houses, inspection huts for public use

Mar 29, 2021, at 11:36 pm

Jammu/UNI: In a mega push to promote eco-tourism in Jammu and Kashmir, the Administrative Council (AC), which met under the chairmanship of Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the development of 7 new trekking routes in various wildlife protected areas by the Wildlife Department in coordination with the Tourism Department.

Jammu and Kashmir:Lt Governor Manoj Sinha calls for early adoption of NEP-2020  

Feb 23, 2021, at 05:30 am

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Sunday called for initiating necessary steps facilitating early adoptionof New Education Policy-2020. 

LG Sinha assures tourists of a safe, memorable visit to Jammu and Kashmir

Feb 23, 2021, at 05:08 am

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended the closing ceremony of Pahalgam Winter Carnival through virtual mode.