News Topic:J&K Department of Tourism
Kashmir
Kashmir Marathon gets 1,807 registrations, over 2,000 participants expected
Kashmir Marathon has received 1,807 registrations, including 73 foreign athletes from 12 countries. Tourism officials expect participation to cross 2,000.
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Education
JKSET aspirants urge Omar Abdullah to postpone Kashmir Marathon
JKSET aspirants have urged Omar Abdullah to defer the October 25 Kashmir Marathon by a week, citing possible traffic restrictions and exam travel concerns.
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Religion
Amarnath Yatra: Over 3.5 lakh devotees registered online
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has geared up to welcome the pilgrims for this year’s Shri Amarnath Yatra starting from July 3 and ending on August 9.
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Travel
J&K shuts 48 of tourist destinations amid security concerns
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have "closed" at least four dozen resorts and tourist destinations across the Valley amid security concerns, officials said on Tuesday.
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Kashmir
Pahalgam attack won’t shake our faith in Kashmir: Tourists
Amidst the shadow of recent tragedy at Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives and left several others injured, hope and resilience are still echoing.
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Sports
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.
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J&K
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.
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Kashmir
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.
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Jammu Court grants interim bail to man accused of assaulting mother, attempted rape
Fast Track Court Jammu grants interim bail to Satnam Singh in a case involving allegations of assault and attempted rape, imposing strict safeguards.
Over 10,000 Diyas illuminate Srinagar’s Lal Chowk during Diwali celebrations
More than 10,000 diyas illuminated Srinagar's Lal Chowk as hundreds from different communities gathered around Ghanta Ghar to celebrate Diwali.
Pulwama Police apprehend man with suspected Charas near Tenghar bridge
Pulwama Police apprehend Farzan Ahmad Dar near Tenghar Bridge with suspected Charas and register an FIR under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act.
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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.
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.