News Topic:J&K Department of Tourism

Srinagar to host Kashmir Marathon on October 20

Jammu and Kashmir's capital city Srinagar is slated to host the maiden event of the Kashmir Marathon on October 20 this year.

J-K admin forms committees to identify land for 5-star hotels amid tourism surge

The J&K administration has constituted district-level committees to be headed by the concerned deputy commissioners to establish 5-star hotels in the Union Territory.

Tulip Garden to open for visitors on March 23

Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Tuesday convened a meeting to review the arrangements at Asia's largest Tulip Garden for visitors.

Tourism Directorate plans to train 100 female tourist guides

Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir has decided to register more female tourist guides and impart professional training to them to upscale their skills.

Kashmir tourism stakeholders concerned over soaring airfares

Several tourism stakeholders have expressed concern over the soaring airfares which they say have dampened the tourist inflow with the arrival of the peak season.

Costs of traveling to Kashmir in summer are rising

A trip to Kashmir from Delhi, Gujarat or Mumbai becomes costlier for any visitor than visiting any South Asian country which has become worrisome for tourism players.

CBI arrests KAS officer, lecturer in graft case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday arrested a Chief Accounts Officer (KAS) of Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation and a lecturer.

Tourism Department organizes saffron festival at Pampore

The Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir on Tuesday organized a saffron festival in Karewas of Pampore.

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The assassination of prominent politician Baba Ziauddin Siddique has sent shockwaves across India, reigniting memories of Mumbai's violent underworld era.

Authorities concerned over declining student enrollment in degree colleges

The J&K Higher Education Department is facing a serious challenge as officials are concerned over the decline in student enrollment across various degree colleges.

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