Day: March 19, 2021

2021 Gave a dream start to the dead tourism industry in Kashmir

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Come Spring, Kashmir is fully sold out with hotels booked to the brim. An official of the tourism department said they are preparing for bumper spring and summer seasons in Kashmir. “Travel agents are receiving satisfactory queries from tour operators across the country. The bookings have surged since December. Hotels are 100% booked till April,” he said. Post unlock, Kashmir has been one of the most sought-after destinations for backpackers.Data reveals that tourism arrivals surged by 30 percent in the first quarter of 2021. As per the figures, more than…

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Narparistan the Epitome of Faith

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The auspicious arrival of Hazrat Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (R.A) heralded a new era in the history of Kashmir. Almost every sphere of the society had its impact felt as the immigrants who accompanied the great missionary settled in the state. The traditional account puts the number of people as seven hundred, comprising religious luminaries, sufis, artisans and skilled persons which is corroborated by the contemporary and later sources. In the spiritual sphere the mystic silsilhas or orders were introduced by these Sufis. Among the luminaries accompanying Mir Syed Ali…

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Hammam Concepts: Kashmir Vs Turkey

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Although the concept and architecture of hammams in Kashmir and Turkey differ, they served as a popular spot for socializing in both places Hammams utilize an age-old technique and a very eminent heating system in Kashmir. While the concept of hammam originated in Turkey, this system was introduced to the Kashmiris by Mughals, who came to India in the 16th century from Central Asia. Besides the popular cuisines, arts and crafts, hammams continue to be one of the most lavish traditions in Kashmir. However, the hammam concept is different in…

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No outsider purchased land in J&K: MHA

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More than a year after the special status of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) was revoked and the State made a Union Territory, the administration has identified over 22,000 government jobs but recruitment is yet to take place. No person from outside J&K has purchased land in the UT so far, according to information provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to a parliamentary panel. The panel was informed that the vacant jobs include only 533 gazetted posts and 21,846 Class IV posts. J&K has been under Central rule since…

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