News Topic:Tourism
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Pahalgam attack severely impacts tourism, thousands jobless
The last month's massacre of tourists at Pahalgam in the Kashmir Valley has severely impacted the region’s economy, leading to job losses.
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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
Braveheart from Pahalgam risks life to save 11 tourists
In an extraordinary act of courage and compassion, Nazakat Ahmad Shah, a 28-year-old resident of Halwan Ganiegund in Pahalgam, risked his life to rescue 11 tourists.
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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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Travel
Helicopter rides offer stunning views of Gulmarg
A helicopter ride to the breathtaking Sunshine Point in the upper reaches of Gulmarg is fast becoming a major attraction for tourists.
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Travel
Srinagar youths revive traditional horse cart rides to attract tourists
In yet another instance to revive the traditional mode of transportation, a few Srinagar youths have come up with a ‘Royal Horse Cart’ on the famous foreshore road.
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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
Snowfall in Kashmir parts sparks hope for tourism
Fresh snowfall in parts of Kashmir, especially higher reaches, on Friday has ignited hope of a revival of tourism and farming sectors in Kashmir.
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Nadda reviews AIIMS Awantipora; MBBS seats to increase from 50 to 120
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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP
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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
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