May 21, 2026 | Kashmir POST

Kashmir Tourism Boom 2026: Dal Lake Crowds, Gurez Valley Rush & Sustainable Tourism Challenges

May 21, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Tourism Boom 2026: Dal Lake Crowds, Gurez Valley Rush & The Big Challenge of Sustainable Travel By: Javid Amin | 20 May 2026 From Srinagar’s Dal Lake to Gurez Valley, Kashmir Witnesses Massive Tourist Influx as Paradise Reclaims Its Spotlight Tourism in Kashmir is witnessing a dramatic resurgence, with thousands of visitors pouring into Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and the remote valleys of North Kashmir. From the iconic waters of Dal Lake to the untouched landscapes of Gurez Valley, the Union Territory is experiencing one of its strongest tourism waves…

Smart City Projects Under Fire: Non-Functional Traffic Signals, Barricaded Roads and Empty Cycle Tracks Frustrate Residents

May 21, 2026 Editor

Smart City or Smart Chaos? Residents Question Functionality of Urban “Modernization” Projects By: Javid Amin | 20 May 2026 Smart City or Smart Showpiece? Citizens Raise Questions Over Urban Planning and Ground Reality Glittering traffic signals, redesigned roads, decorative cycle tracks, digital systems, and modern street infrastructure were supposed to transform cities into efficient urban spaces under the Smart City vision. But for many residents, the reality feels very different. Across several upgraded urban corridors, people increasingly complain that “smart infrastructure” appears more cosmetic than functional — filled with non-working…