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Seventeen Cricketers from six nations opt for Kashmir Willow in World Cup

June 17, 2023June 17, 2023 Editor

The demand for Kashmir Willow bats has increased in the global markets after the international cricket players from Oman and UAE used them in the T20 World Cups. Now, around 17 more players from six cricketing nations have got bats made from Kashmiri Willow for the ODI World Cup 2023 scheduled to be held in India this October. The people associated with this industry expressed happiness that more countries have started using Kashmiri Willow bats in the professional game. They expect more teams to procure the bats in the future.…

Domestic air travel rebounds, but higher ticket prices could dampen demand

June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 Editor

India’s domestic aviation sector experiences remarkable growth as the number of passengers carried by airlines from January to May grew over 36 per cent compared to the previous year, according to government data. Among domestic airlines, Indigo, Vistara, and Air Asia got an increase in market share. The many positives for the Indian aviation sector 1. Showing a recovery from Covid-19 induced slump, domestic airlines carried 636.07 lakh passengers from January-May, marking a 36.10% annual increase compared to the same period last year. 2. Passenger count rosed from 114.67 lakhs…

Kashmir Willow Bats to feature in ODI World Cup following successful trial during Qualifying Campaign

June 13, 2023 Editor

The Kashmiri Willow bats are set to feature in the upcoming ODI World Cup in India after they went under successful trials in the qualifying phase of the tournament. Manufactured in India’s Kashmir, the bats were first seen used by the Oman cricket team at a World Cup in 2022. They used it in the 2022 edition while bat’s performance saw it hit the longest six in the tournament. Now, used in the ongoing qualifying stage of the ODI World Cup in Zimbabwe, the bats will be a feature story…

Bungus Valley: A Picturesque Paradise witnessing surge in Tourist Footfall

June 13, 2023 Editor

Located in the higher ranges of the Shamsbari mountains at an altitude of 10,000 ft above sea level in northern district of Kupwara, Bungus Valley as a tourist destination has a lot to offer to visitors with its natural breath-taking beauty. Nested in the border district of Kupwara in the northern belt of Kashmir valley. Bungus since the 2021 ceasefire pact has seen a record number of tourist arrival. Apart from the increased footfall of tourists, small business units have come up in the nearest places. Existing markets are witnessing…

Kashmir Inc calls for Airfare Cap as Soaring Fares dent local economy

June 13, 2023June 13, 2023 Editor

There is an increasing demand for capping air ticket prices on the Srinagar air route due to the fact that the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway is very susceptible to weather vagaries, which creates problems for the business community and the tourism industry. Businessmen who have to go outside of J&K for work are postponing their plans due to the unheard of price increase for flights to Kashmir. For tourists, flying to Dubai is less expensive than Kashmir, and patients have to shell out a fortune on air travel. In order to…

Kashmir tourism Hit Hard as Massive Surge in Airfare pinches travelers: Stakeholders

June 10, 2023 Editor

As airfare to Srinagar has witnessed a steep rise after the suspension of operations by Go First Airways, the tourism sector in Kashmir has been hit and tourist footfall has come down and travellers are cancelling their visits to the Valley. Prominent hotelier and J&K Hoteliers Club chairman Mushtaq Ahmad Chaya said the tourism industry has suffered losses due to a rise in airfare after the suspension of flight operations by GoFirst. He said GoFirst used to operate 15 flights at Srinagar airport and with a drop in flights, the…

Welcome to Kashmir, a land of natural beauty and spiritual enlightenment; Here, leisure tourism is passe, and wellness tourism is all the rage

June 8, 2023 Editor

Forget Kerala, come to Kashmir to detox under the shades of gigantic Chinars and snow-capped mountains. Jammu and Kashmir government is promoting the valley as the wellness tourism hub in the country. Department of Ayush is setting up wellness centers at prominent tourist destinations to help people de-stress. Wellness centers are being set up at Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Srinagar, Gulmarg, Katra, Patnitop, and other places. Tourists could bask under nature to detox before leaving for their homes. Also Read: Best Places for Destination Wedding in Kashmir “We have set up a…

Airfares Soaring to New Heights: Skyrocketing Prices Cause Concern

June 7, 2023 Editor

Skyrocketing Airfares to Srinagar a Cause for Concern Airfares from Delhi to Srinagar are more expensive than to Dubai or Bangkok, despite concerns from a parliamentary standing committee. The committee had previously taken airlines to task for charging exorbitant prices for tickets on certain routes. It had directed airlines to end this practice. However, airfares have continued to rise, particularly since Go First airline halted its operations. Also Read: Experience the Enchantment of Gurez Valley: Go Gurez, Kashmir’s Hidden Gem! Tourism stakeholders say that airlines were already hiking airfares, and…

Adverse weather conditions impact Rice and Apple Crop in Kashmir: Cold Wave, Rain, and Hailstorm Cause Damage

June 3, 2023 Editor

Rain, frequent windstorm and hailstorm has severely impacted horticulture and agriculture – the mainstay of Kashmir’s rural economy. The erratic weather has plunged temperature several degrees below normal in Kashmir. In June, people are still wearing woollens. At Daragam village of Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, it’s a double whammy for Bilal Ahmad. Not only his paddy seedlings are failing before plantation due to erratic weather and cold, a severe hailstorm has badly damaged his apple and cherry crops. Bilal’s family of six, entirely dependent on farming, is now despairing.…

Kashmir ranked as the second-best summer tourist destination in India: Survey

June 2, 2023 Editor

Kashmir has been ranked second best summer tourist destination in India. According to Summer Vacation Index 2023, 82% of Indians are intending to travel to Kashmir during summer. 92 percent are planning to explore domestic destinations. The survey was conducted by OYO. With 30% votes, mountains are a clear choice this summer, followed closely by beaches at 26 %. Among the mountainous summer destinations, Kashmir holds the second place after Manali. “India’s favorite mountain destination is Manali, followed by Kashmir, Mcleod Ganj, Ooty, and Coorg,” the survey said. It said that…