‘Tourism on Crutches’: Campaigns Fail to Revive Sector, Operators urge LG and CM for Intervention
Hoteliers, tour operators say they are on the verge of starvation as zero tourist inflow cripples Kashmir’s economy By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Despite repeated promotional campaigns and government efforts to revive Kashmir’s tourism, the sector remains paralysed, with tour operators, hoteliers, and houseboat owners warning of a looming crisis. Talking to ‘Kashmir Vision’, president […]
LG pays tribute to Army soldier killed in gunfight
Hunt for terrorists intensified in Udhampur as soldier succumbs to injuries Jammu: A soldier, who was critically injured in a gunfight, succumbed to his injuries as security forces on Saturday extended a search operation to neutralise terrorists hiding in the higher reaches of Udhampur district, officials said. The soldier, Lance Dafadar Baldev Chand, was injured […]
Fatal shooting disguised as road accident exposed in Jammu, three cops suspended
Jammu: Three policemen were suspended after a probe into the death of a woman here last month revealed that she died of gunshot wounds and not in a road accident, an officer said on Saturday. On August 21, Mehjabeen Akil Sheikh, 30, a resident of Mumbai, her sister Fatima, 21, and Jaspreet Kour, 28, of […]
Omar calls for equal tourism and industrial growth in JK
CII Northern Regional Council meet Invites investors to harness J&K’s untapped potential SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday emphasized the need to complement Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism success story with an equally robust industrial growth, calling upon industry leaders to view J&K as a viable and promising investment destination. Addressing the 4th meeting of the […]
Hotelier booked in Ramban for ‘violating’ provisions of Foreigners Act
Ramban/Jammu: Police on Saturday lodged a case against the owner of a hotel in Ramban district for allegedly violating provisions of the Foreigners Act by failing to report the stay of a woman tourist from Finland. The case under relevant sections of the Foreigners Act was registered at the Batote police station against Shamsher Singh […]
Nearly Rs 2 lakh cr will be in people’s hand due to GST reforms: FM Sitharaman
Madurai (Tamil Nadu): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said with the slew of GST reforms set to come into effect from September 22, a total of Rs 2 lakh crore will be in the hands of the people, boosting domestic consumption. With the simplification of the Goods and Services Tax from the earlier four […]
Security measures reviewed ahead of Navratri at Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi
Jammu: Ahead of Navratri festivities, Jammu and Kashmir police on Saturday reviewed the security arrangements at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district. Senior Superintendent of Police, Reasi, Paramvir Singh, chaired the security review meeting at Katra, the base camp for the pilgrims visiting the revered shrine. Senior officers from the […]
Kashmiri-Kannada Movie ‘ Harmukh’ captivates audience in Srinagar, Baramulla
Actors say the film’s cross-cultural story resonates deeply with viewers By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: The Kashmiri-Kannada film ‘Harmukh’ has struck an emotional chord with audiences in Srinagar and Baramulla, where special screenings witnessed packed halls and enthusiastic applause. The movie, which explores themes of identity, tradition, and hope, has proven that good storytelling transcends […]
Seven held for running brothel under guise of spa in Udhampur
Jammu: A spa, allegedly being run as a brothel, was raided in the Udhampur district, following which seven individuals were arrested, officials said on Saturday. Acting on a tip-off, police raided the Blue Lotus Spa Centre located in a private building in the Barrian area on Friday night, a police spokesperson said. During preliminary investigation, […]
CIK conducts raids at various locations across Kashmir
Seven person detained in a terror related case Srinagar: The counter-intelligence wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police detained seven suspects for questioning on Saturday during raids conducted at multiple locations in the valley in a terror-related case, an official said. The searches were conducted by the Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) at eight locations, an […]