News Topic:J&K Department of Tourism
J&K
J-K Govt notifies guidelines for homestay, paying guest house registration
In order to facilitate people to join the tourism trade, the Government has notified procedural guidelines for the registration of homestays and paying guest houses.
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Travel
Foreign tourist arrivals to Kashmir dip by 95 percent
In the past three years, the foreign tourist arrivals in Kashmir Valley have dipped by almost 95.22 per cent. However, the domestic tourist arrival increased.
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News & Interviews
Yousmarg to entice tourists with snowbikes
The J-K's Department of Tourism is trying to entice tourists to visit the famous tourist destination of Yousmarg in Budgam by bringing in snowbikes.
Kashmir
Public parks to reopen in Srinagar
Authorities on Tuesday ordered reopening of all paid and unpaid parks in Srinagar on week days except Saturdays and Sundays.
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Music & Culture
Badamwari Garden hosts musical evening
J&K Tourism Department arranged a musical evening at Badamwari Garden on Saturday to announce the garden's public opening on March 21.
Kashmir
COVID-19 SOPs flagrantly abused during cultural event in Badamwari
The COVID-19 related SOPs went for a toss during a cultural programme organized by Tourism department in Badamwari area of Srinagar city.
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Kashmir
Badamwari to open for visitors on March 21
With the weather being pleasant in Kashmir Valley, Badamwari will be thronged open to the public on Sunday, which is the day of Nowruz.
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Travel
Mulling to start international flight operations in valley: LG Manoj Sinha
J&K’s LG, Manoj Sinha on Sunday announced that the UT administration was seriously mulling to start international flight operations.
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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.