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₹1.42 lakh Cr J-K’s annual budget to cover all sections: LG Manoj Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that Rs 1.42 lakh crore J&K budget for the year 2022-23 will cover all sections.

J-K sees 72 lakh tourists since September 2021: G Kishan Reddy

More than 1.43 lakh tourists visited J&K in December 2021 and the number of tourists who visited since September 2021 is over 72 lakh, the Tourism Ministry said.
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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.

COVID-19 cripples Tourism sector in Jammu & Kashmir

The pandemic of COVID-19 has badly hit Tourism sector in Jammu Kashmir. There are no tourists at present in the Valley owing to the lockdown.

In Kashmir, Asia’s biggest Tulip Garden blooms to attract tourists

Asia's largest tulip garden, which overlooks the famed Dal Lake here, opened to the public, kicking off the new tourism season in 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.

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.

In Parliament, GoI admits significant tourist decline in Kashmir

Union Government admitted in Parliament that there has been a significant decline in tourist arrival in Kashmir after Article 370 abrogation.

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J&K celebrates 80th Independence Day, LG and CM extend greetings

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day.

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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists

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