News Topic:Dal Lake

Pahalgam Aftermath: Shikaras empty as visitor numbers plummet

Dal Lake still glistens under the sun, but the silence on its surface tells a different story. Shikaras, once busy ferrying tourists, now drift idle.

Pahalgam attack severely impacts tourism, thousands jobless

The last month's massacre of tourists at Pahalgam in the Kashmir Valley has severely impacted the region’s economy, leading to job losses.

Srinagar Police, SDRF conduct mock drill in Dal Lake

Srinagar Police, in collaboration with the Tourist Police and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), conducted a mock drill in Dal Lake on Tuesday.

Body of youth recovered after Shikara capsizes in Dal Lake

The body of a 24-year-old youth who went missing after a shikara capsized in Dal Lake on Friday evening was recovered on Saturday morning, officials said.

Identities of bodies found in Dal Lake confirmed, investigation continues

The three bodies found in Dal Lake near Shalimar Ghat on Saturday have been identified, shedding light on possible circumstances.

Woman, two children found dead in Dal Lake

The dead bodies of a woman and two children were found in Dal Lake Srinagar near Shalimar Ghat on Saturday.

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urges Kashmiri Pandits to return, emphasizes cultural values

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday called upon Kashmiri Pandits to return to Kashmir, saying that their motherland is awaiting them.

Police arrest two for offensive behavior in Dal Lake Shikara

Police on Tuesday booked two people for offensive behaviour in a Shikara in Dal Lake in an inebriated state after a video went viral across social media platforms.

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NHRC intervenes in alleged harassment of Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in several states

The NHRC has taken cognisance of alleged incidents of harassment, intimidation and attacks against Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in different parts of the country.
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Govt in J&K will collapse on its own, BJP won’t topple it: LoP Sunil Sharma

Senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday said the present government in the Union Territory would "collapse on its own."

Time to review AFSPA as security situation improved in J&K: Minister Sakina Itoo

Sakeena Itoo on Friday said the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) should be reconsidered in view of an improved security environment in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Iran rejects US ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz as conflict intensifies

Iran has formally rejected a 48-hour deadline issued by US President Donald Trump to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, further deepening the volatility of the conflict.