J&K Reopens 14 Tourist Spots After Security Review; 26 Destinations Now Operational Post-Pahalgam Attack

J&K Reopens 14 Tourist Spots After Security Review; 26 Destinations Now Operational Post-Pahalgam Attack

J&K Reopens 14 Tourist Spots After Security Review; Tourism Revival Gains Momentum By: Javid Amin | 16 February 2026 In a significant move aimed at restoring confidence among travellers, Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, has ordered the reopening of 14 tourist destinations that were closed following the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025. The attack, which claimed 26 lives—mostly tourists—led to heightened security measures and the temporary closure of nearly 50 tourist sites across the Union Territory. Officials confirmed that the latest decision follows a comprehensive security…

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J&K Budget Local Hiring Rule Sparks Industry Backlash: Jobs Push Meets Investment Anxiety

J&K Budget Local Hiring Rule Sparks Industry Backlash: Jobs Push Meets Investment Anxiety

Mandatory Local Hiring in J&K Budget Triggers Industry Pushback By: Javid Amin | 15 February 2026  A key proposal in the Jammu & Kashmir Budget 2026–27 — making local hiring mandatory for industries receiving government concessions — has ignited a sharp debate between policymakers and business leaders, exposing the tension between employment-driven welfare policy and investment-led growth strategy. The government frames the move as a corrective step aimed at ensuring that industrial incentives translate into real opportunities for local youth. Industry groups, however, warn that the mandate risks colliding with…

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