News Topic:Tourists
Kashmir
Advisory issued for safe travel to Pahalgam amid snowfall
The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Pahalgam has issued an advisory to ensure public safety following snowfall and slippery road conditions in the region.
Travel
Seek prior permission for temporary tents in Gulmarg: GDA
The Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) has issued a new directive, requiring prior permission for the installation of temporary tents within its jurisdiction.
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Kashmir
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urges Kashmiri Pandits to return, emphasizes cultural values
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday called upon Kashmiri Pandits to return to Kashmir, saying that their motherland is awaiting them.
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Jammu
Fear grips Doda after back-to-back gunfights leave 7 injured
Fear has gripped Jammu's Doda district after two back-to-back gunfights within a span of just 24 hours in Bhaderwah and Gandoh areas were reported.
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Kashmir
Kashmir religious council condemns alcohol consumption on Dal Lake Shikara
Muttahida Majlise-e-Ulama (MMU) expressed serious concern over a viral video on social media in which a group of outsiders are openly drinking alcohol on a Shikara in Dal Lake.
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Kashmir
Tourists rescued, sledge operator missing after fall into Thajwas glacier
A sledge operator went missing while two tourists were rescued after they fell into Thajwas glacier in Sonamarg area of central Kashmir's Ganderbal district.
Kashmir
Madhya Pradesh tourist dies after falling unconscious in Srinagar
A tourist from Madhya Pradesh died after he fell unconscious in Srinagar district on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday.
Kashmir
Two tourists injured in militant attack in Anantnag: Police
Police on Saturday said that two tourists were injured after militants fired upon them in Yannar area of southern Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
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No timeline for J&K Panchayat polls, govt tells Assembly
J&K government told the Assembly that no specific timeline is available for Panchayat polls as electoral-roll, delimitation and reservation work continues.
17 killed as Congolese army plane crashes in southwest DRC
A Congolese army plane crashed in Kwango province after a technical fault, killing 17 people, including two senior generals, officials said.
Ashok Koul steps down as J&K BJP General Secretary
Ashok Koul has stepped down as J&K BJP General Secretary (Organisation), a post he held since 2012, saying he will return to his parent organisation.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.