Tag: Tourism

Airfare from Kashmir to Increase as Airport Development Fee Hikes

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Airfare from Kashmir to Increase as Airport Development Fee Hikes

Travelers flying from Srinagar can expect higher costs from next month as the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) has given the green light for a phased increase in aeronautical charges and User Development Fees (UDF). AERA is a regulatory agency under the Government of India (GoI) that regulates tariffs and other expenditures and fees for major airports. It is a statutory body constituted under the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008. The Airport Authority of India proposed an increase in UDF but after taking various opinions under consideration, AERA…

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Kashmirites to get all-weather train service from November

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Kashmirites to get all-weather train service from November

Kashmir’s all-weather train, known as Vistadome coach, is all set to chug this November, which would give a further boost to the tourism industry here, officials said. An official from Northern Railways told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the Ministry of Railways has greenlit the deployment of the Vistadome coach train on the Baramulla to Banihal railway track. “The announcement follows a successful trial run of the Vistadome coach, which has solidified its readiness for service,” the official said. He said the Vistadome coach (train) is expected to start…

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Srinagar Properties, Heritage sites to be tagged with Unique IDs: Divisional Commissioner

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Srinagar properties, heritage sites to be tagged with unique IDs: Divisional Commissioner

Unique Identification Numbers for Every Property and Heritage Site in Srinagar The Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir, VK Bidhuri, has announced that a Unique Identification Number (UIN) will be assigned to every house, street, and heritage site in the Srinagar district. This initiative is part of the Smart City Project, which aims to make Srinagar a more efficient and livable city. The UINs will be used to streamline identification processes for both individuals and authorities. For individuals, the UINs will make it easier to access government services, such as getting a…

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Kashmir Inc announce marathon protest, Tourism, Trade, Transport bodies to hold demonstrations between August 1-7

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Representatives of 27 Kashmir-based trade organisations on Tuesday announced a week-long protest programme beginning Wednesday to “protect” Article 35-A from any tinkering The business associations that recently came together under an umbrella body said the protests will be held by business, transport, horticulture, tourism and industry associations on different dates across Kashmir. Members of the two apex chambers, Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Federation Chambers Industries Kashmir along with Batamaloo traders will hold a peaceful sit-in on August 1. Fruit growers and transporters including auto and sumo drivers will…

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Sunjuwan attack may affect region’s Economy, Tourism

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The terror attack at the Sunjuwan military base located in Jammu city and a suspected unsuccessful attack at the Army camp in Domana have the potential of putting a cascading effect on the region’s economy and tourism. Traders and stakeholders in the tourism industry believe that such terror attacks in Jammu may lower the number of tourists and pilgrims in the state, particularly in Jammu province, in the coming summer season. Three terrorists had attacked the Sunjuwan military station on Saturday in which seven persons, including six soldiers, lost their…

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Winter carnival gets underway at Patnitop

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Livening up the winters in picturesque Patnitop, three day Winter Carnival got underway Sunday attracting tourists in large number. MLA Chenani Dinanath Bhagat formally inaugurated the programme. CEO Patnitop Development Authority Rakesh Sangral was also present on the occasion. Organised by the Department of Tourism and Patnitop Development Authority, three day carnival includes cultural programmes in which prominent artists from within and outside the state will perform. Various adventure sports specially ice skiing will also be one of the major   attractions of the festival.

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