News Topic:Dal Lake

Tourism Woes: Out of 4.5k Shikaras, only 400 rowing in Dal Lake

SRINAGAR — In the world famous Dal Lake, only 400 Shikaras are rowing out of total 4500 as tourists continue to stay away from...

J&K Government to build 16 viewing points on Dal Lake

SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir government is building 16 viewing points (ghats) on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar for the convenience...

Floods in Kashmir: Who is responsible?

From September 2014, when the drastic floods ruined us, the word 'flood' sends shivers down the spine of Kashmiris. The ugly scenes are still...

Wonderfully evocative pictures of Kashmir – II

Kashmir (Kashmiri: كشهير kaśhīr, Urdu, Shina: کشمیر kaśmīr, कश्मीर, Hindi) is a geographical region in the north-west of the Indian subcontinent.

Kashmir turns pale as Autumn sets in

As the crisp autumn breeze sweeps through the Valley, photographer Habib Naqash captures a series of breathtaking scenes, revealing charm of autumn in Kashmir.

September Deluge: Kashmir’s famed Dal Lake maneuvering to regain its lost glory

Kashmir's famed Dal Lake maneuvering to regain its lost glory after the devastating floods of 2014.

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Kashmir’s 2019 experience should be a warning for India: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti urged Indians to defend constitutional rights, saying Jammu and Kashmir’s experience after the 2019 changes should serve as a warning.

Muslims should not have to prove their patriotism: Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah criticised the BJP and RSS over questions about Muslim patriotism and alleged voter deletions in Uttar Pradesh at a New Delhi gathering.

J&K Agriculture graduates call off 42-day strike after talks with minister

Unemployed agriculture graduates in J&K have called off their 42-day strike after Agriculture Minister Javed Dar discussed recruitment and cadre merger proposals.

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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.

When ‘come back tomorrow’ becomes a public service failure

We often treat accessibility as a feature of a building or website. But access is also a question of responsibility, in case of public service.