School Van Packed Like a Backpack: Seized for Child Overload!

School Van Packed Like a Backpack: Seized for Child Overload!

Jammu: A private van was seized after 19 school children were found travelling in it in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, officials said on Saturday. The van was seized by the Assistant Regional Transport Officer, Kishtwar Mohd Saleem, during a vehicle checking drive on Dachhan Road in the hilly district, the officials said. They said the officer recommended suspension of the driving license of the driver for “gross violation of traffic rules and regulations”. The special drive was conducted on Friday to ensure road safety and discipline, resulting in 117 vehicles…

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‘Open Up Kashmir for Yatris’: Business Chamber Urges Wider Tourism Exposure

'Open Up Kashmir for Yatris': Business Chamber Urges Wider Tourism Exposure

Kashmir Beyond the Yatra: KCCI Pushes for Tourist Experiences for Pilgrims Srinagar: In a significant meeting chaired by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday, Javed Tenga, President, Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI), presented a comprehensive set of suggestions aimed at ensuring a smooth Amarnath Yatra and improving the overall tourism sector in Kashmir. The meeting, which brought together key stakeholders, focused on addressing various aspects of the upcoming pilgrimage and its impact on local tourism. Tenga, representing the trade sector, emphasised Kashmir’s long-standing tradition of hospitality towards Amarnath…

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