Srinagar Jan 23 PTI The Tourism Department on Sunday held a colourful Shikara rally at the famous Dal Lake here to woo tourists to the Kashmir valley an official spokesperson said The rally was part of a series of events organised by the department to celebrate the 75th year of Independence under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Tourism Director G N Itoo flagged off the rally from Nehru Park and a restricted under of shikarawallas participated in it due to the COVID-19 situation he said The spokesperson said the shikarawallas rowed from Nehru Park to SKICC and back to the park to complete the round Speaking on the occasion the director tourism emphasised on observing COVID-19 guidelines strictly amid the ongoing third wave of the pandemic to save the stakeholders from falling to the disease He said that shikarawallas houseboat owners and tourists should wear masks and maintain physical distance so tourism is not affected The aim of organising such events is to highlight the tourism potential of the valley besides acquainting general public with the values of independent India the spokesperson said PTI SSB AAR AAR

At least six people were injured in a blast at Sumo Taxi Stand, Sumbal in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district on Tuesday.

At least six people were injured in a blast at Sumo Taxi Stand, Sumbal in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district on Tuesday.

At least six people were injured in a blast at Sumo Taxi Stand, Sumbal in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district on Tuesday.

At least six people were injured in a blast at Sumo Taxi Stand, Sumbal in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district on Tuesday.

Srinagar : Union Home Minister Amit Shah who is on a three-day maiden visit to J&K since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, had his bulletproof glass shield removed from the podium before addressing the gathering at Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) on Monday. Having his shield removed, the union minister clarified that he wanted to speak to the crowd frankly in the absence of any security or a bulletproof shield.

Srinagar : Union Home Minister Amit Shah who is on a three-day maiden visit to J&K since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, had his bulletproof glass shield removed from the podium before addressing the gathering at Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) on Monday. Having his shield removed, the union minister clarified that he wanted to speak to the crowd frankly in the absence of any security or a bulletproof shield.

Srinagar : Union Home Minister Amit Shah who is on a three-day maiden visit to J&K since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, had his bulletproof glass shield removed from the podium before addressing the gathering at Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) on Monday. Having his shield removed, the union minister clarified that he wanted to speak to the crowd frankly in the absence of any security or a bulletproof shield.

The skies over Srinagar roared on Sunday morning with fighter jets and Chinook helicopters exhibiting adrenaline-pumping manoeuvres at an air show conducted after 14 years here. The air show organised by the Air Force Station, Srinagar and the government is part of the ongoing ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations, officials said. The IAF’s Akash Ganga […]

Srinagar Sep 19 PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi accords special priority to Jammu and Kashmir due to which its pristine glory is being restored Union minister Jitendra Singh said Sunday Singh said this while interacting with representatives of trade commerce industry tourism hotels houseboats shikaras transport and other stakeholders at SKICC here The interaction was a part of the Centres public outreach programme for Jammu and Kashmir PM Modi accords special priority to Jammu and Kashmir due to which its pristine glory is being restored The PM himself takes a keen interest in the matters and issues related to J-K and monitors every project himself as the region is close to his heart Singh the minister of state in the PMO said While responding to the issues problems and grievances of the representatives of different trade bodies he assured them that all the genuine demands would be addressed on a priority basis Among your issues there are numerous things which are doable and I assure you that all those issues would be resolved as soon as possible he said The minister said the Modi government is prompt and responsive which are the hallmarks and an important parameter of a responsible dispensation He said several steps have been taken to promote Jammu and Kashmir on the tourism front and in this regard J-K Film Policy has been introduced to attract filmmakers which will help to boost tourism in the Union Territory Besides he said Kashmir will be connected to the rest of India by rail next year which will be a game-changer for the regions tourism sector as well as for generating employment Representatives of Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries FCIK Kashmir Economic Alliance Restaurants and Hajj and Umrah Association Artisans Rehabilitation Forum Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation J-K Hotels and Restaurants Association Houseboat Owners Association Hoteliers Club among others met Singh Earlier the minister visited Supervisory Control And Data Audit SCADA Data Center at Bemina to review its functioning He was briefed about the center and its features and progress of works under the project in twin cities of Srinagar and Jammu Singh was given a live demonstration of the different feeders exhibition locater etc wherein he enquired about the network and security of the system He was informed that SCADA has the highest level of security in place and reduces lot of outages an official statement said He said Srinagar and Jammu are among 59 Indian cities selected for this state-of-the-art power supply and fault redressal facility The facility is cost-effective saves time minimises public inconvenience saves human resources and reduces human interface in the power sector Singh said He also inspected the e-Costumer Care Center which functions round-the-clock to cater to peoples complaints related to the power system PTI SSB AQS AQS