News Topic:Tourists
Kashmir
Five dead in Sonamarg road mishap
A search operation to trace the two missing lady tourists started on Monday for the second day in Sonamarg area of Ganderbal district.
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Kashmir
Andhra Pradesh tourist found dead at renowned hotel in Srinagar
A tourist from Andra Pradesh died at the famous tourist Hotel Basera Chandpora Harwan area of central Kashmir's Srinagar district on Saturday late at night.
Travel
Scenic Mughal Road lures tourists but lack of facilities puts journey in jeopardy
The historical Mughal Road has been witnessing a huge rush of traffic these days as hundreds of tourists have been visiting the tourist spots along it every day.
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Kashmir
Tamil Nadu visitor killed as pine tree collapses in Pahalgam
A tourist from Tamil Nadu died on Monday after a pine tree fell on him in Baisaran area of Pahalgam in south Kashmir's Anantnag district.
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Travel
J-K Govt mandates ‘life-saving jackets’ for Shikaras in water bodies
J&K Government has taken a significant step to enhance the safety measures for tourists by making the use of 'life-saving jackets' mandatory for Shikara boats.
J&K
Highest ever 4.70 lakh tourists visited J-K in last two months: LG Manoj Sinha
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a tourism boom as in just the first two months of the year 2023.
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Kashmir
Lady tourist dies in Srinagar
A lady tourist from Delhi died at a hotel in the summer capital Srinagar on Friday, reports said.
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Travel
Best hotels and places to visit in J&K
From the snow-capped Himalayas in the north to the sun-drenched plains of Jammu in the south, Jammu and Kashmir has something to offer to everyone.
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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.