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Latest surge in Covid-19 cases giving big blow to Kashmir tourism industry

January 16, 2022 Editor

Just when the tourism season in Kashmir was picking up, the surge in Covid-19 cases has again hit the tourism sector. Tourists are cancelling their bookings. Just when the tourism season in Kashmir was picking up, the surge in Covid-19 cases has again hit the tourism sector. Tourists are cancelling their bookings. Kashmir Hotels and Restaurant Owners Federation (KHAROF) president Abdul Wahid Malik told this daily hotel occupancy has declined. He said tourists are cancelling bookings and they were receiving scores of calls in this regard. According to Wahid, there…

‘Come, Visit Kashmir’: LG Manoj Sinha plays down fear after recent killing in J&K

December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 Editor

Our TV show, Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha played down the sense of fear among people following a series of targeted killings of migrants. He said, “I am assuring the nation that you come here. You are welcome here. Your security is our responsibility.” Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has played down the sense of fear among people from other states staying in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir following a series of targeted killings of migrant workers. Responding to a question on the prevailing security…

Govt keen to ensure ‘Vibrant Winter Tourism’ season in Kashmir: Chief Secretary

November 11, 2021November 11, 2021 Editor

“Government is keen to ensure a vibrant winter tourism season in Kashmir and for this purpose, provision of reliable electricity supply is of critical importance,” Chief Secretary A K Mehta said. The Jammu and Kashmir administration is keen to ensure a vibrant winter tourism season in the valley, Chief Secretary A K Mehta said on Wednesday, urging the officials to provide round-the-clock power supply to the famous resorts of Gulmarg and Pahalgam. The Chief Secretary chaired a meeting with senior officers, including Principal Secretary Power Development Department Rohit Kansal, here…

‘Aao Kashmir’ theme will increase tourist footfall in J&K: LG Manoj Sinha

September 28, 2021 Editor

Sinha visits ‘The Paradise Fest’ organized to celebrate World Tourism Week On the occasion of World Tourism Day, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited ‘The Paradise Fest’ organized as part of the World Tourism Week celebrations at Zabarwan Park saying the festival will help boost tourist footfall. The Tourism Festival from 27th to 29th September is being organized by various government departments including Tourism Department, JKTDC, SMC in collaboration with NGOs and the Indian Army. The theme of the fest is “Aao Kashmir”. During his visit, the Lt Governor inspected…