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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.

7 houseboats, 3 wooden sheds damaged in midnight blaze at Nigeen Lake

At least seven houseboats and three wooden sheds were damaged in a midnight blaze that broke out in Nigeen Lake, officials said on Monday.

Heavy snowfall wreaks havoc in Kashmir

The overnight snowfall across Kashmir on Wednesday plunged the entire valley into darkness as power infrastructure suffered almost 70 per cent damage.

J&K Government rolls out Houseboats Policy

Administrative Council (AC) approved the roll-out of policy and guidelines for sustainable operation of houseboats in Dal and Nigeen lakes.

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How Does a Minimalist Diamond Mangalsutra Perfectly Balance Sacred Tradition with Modern Fashion?

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