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…

Read More

‘Chalo… Chalo Kashmir!’: Kashmir Icon’s Emotional Call in Pune Rekindles People-to-People Bonds

'Chalo… Chalo Kashmir!': Kashmir Icon’s Emotional Call in Pune Rekindles People-to-People Bonds

“Chalo… Chalo Kashmir!” — A Call That Went Beyond Tourism By: Javid Amin | 12 February 2026  On 12 February 2026, an emotional yet carefully thought-out appeal echoed through an interaction in Pune, as Kashmir-based organisation Kashmir Icon reached out directly to citizens with a simple but powerful message: “Chalo… Chalo Kashmir!” The slogan was not framed merely as a travel invitation. Instead, it emerged as a people-to-people call, rooted in decades of cultural familiarity, economic interdependence, and mutual trust between Kashmir and Maharashtra. For many present at the gathering,…

Read More