CM for raising more camping sites, adventure, trekking attractions at Sonamarg, Doodpathri

Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today stressed on adding more attractions of adventure, trekking and camping at the tourist destinations to attract more tourists to these places. Chairing the meetings of Sonamarg and Doodpathri Development Authorities here today, the Chief Minister directed the concerned agencies to broaden the ambit of tourism attraction at these places and […]

Ascertaining authenticity of ‘threatening’ audio clip: Hurriyat (G)

  While reacting to the audio clip that was released by a man taken to be as Hizbul Mujhideen Commander, Zakir Musa, saying that “Kashmir is not a political struggle, but a religious one,” Hurriyat (G) said that they are looking into the authenticity of the audio clip and are trying to ascertain if the […]

UJC denies killing Ummar Fayaz

United Jehad Council (UJC) on Friday denied any hand in the killing of army officer, Ummar Fayaz. UJC, Chief Syed Salahuddin is a statement issued to a local news gathering agency, CNS said that Indian agencies are responsible for the murder of Lieutenant Umar Fayaz.  Stating that there is no place or role of Al-Qaida, […]

Police says army officers ‘killers’ identified

Police on Friday reportedly pasted posters of three militants allegedly involved in abduction and killings of Army officer Umar Fayaz. The posters appeared in some parts of South Kashmir’s Shopian district. Police claimed that these three militants were involved in the abduction and killing of Ummer Fayaz in Herman village of Shopian district.    They […]

Gulmarg is best adventure destination, says Holiday IQ

Popular skiing destination Gulmarg has been voted as the best adventure destination by Holiday IQ – India’s first and largest online traveller community. Director Tourism Kashmir, Mahmood A Shah, received the award on Thursday at a glittering function at Taj Hotel, Delhi at a function in which Minister of State in Prime Minister’s Office, Dr […]

Gulmarg is best adventure destination, says Holiday IQ

Popular skiing destination Gulmarg has been voted as the best adventure destination by Holiday IQ – India’s first and largest online traveller community. Director Tourism Kashmir, Mahmood A Shah, received the award on Thursday at a glittering function at Taj Hotel, Delhi at a function in which Minister of State in Prime Minister’s Office, Dr […]

Govt additional Hajj quota for JK, direct Hajj flights from Srinagar 

Minister of State for Hajj and Auqaf Syed Farooq Ahmad Andrabi has called upon the Government of India to start direct Hajj flights from Srinagar. He also pitched for additional 1400 seats from the special Hajj quota for J&K. The issue was raised by the Minister during the annual Hajj Conference in New Delhi. The […]

Vohra asks for counselling youth, initiating meaningful interactions

Governor N.N. Vohra Friday reviewed the adherence to educational schedules in educational institutions in Kashmir Valley, He also sought protection of students from involvement in law and order incidents. Chairing a high level meeting involving education Minister and heads of various educational Institutions, Vohra reiterated his concern that the educational interests of the entire student […]

Shutdown on May 21

A complete shutdown would be observed on May 21 to commemorate the death of Mirwaiz Farooq, Abdul Gani Lone and the Hawal martyrs, said a statement issued by Mirwaiz-led Hurriyat Conference today. Spelling out the programme for the ‘Hafta-i-Shahadat’, Mirwaiz said: “A complete shutdown would be observed on May 21 to honour the death of […]

Rajnath asks states to ensure safety of Kashmiri youth

  Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh has advised all the Chief Ministers, Ministers and Chief Secretaries that the students and youth of Kashmir wherever they are in the country should be treated nicely and decently and provided comfortable environment. He stressed that all youth of India from Kashmir to Kanyakumari are our own children and […]