Heritage festival on the banks of Dal Lake and Jehlum opened a window to the past of SrinagarLieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha emphasized the importance of preserving cultural heritage for sustainable city development during the four-...
01 Mar, 2025, 09.08 AM IST
India's G20 presidency set to start from today, 100 monuments to be illuminatedOn the occasion, 100 monuments including UNESCO world heritage sites bearing the G-20 logo will be illuminated for seven days from December...
01 Dec, 2022, 08.41 AM IST
Our objective is total integration of J&K with India: Manoj Sinha, LG, J-K“Delimitation Commission sought suggestions from people, parties and leaders. Five MPs, including three from NC, are its members. The oppos...
17 Sep, 2022, 11.00 PM IST
Surajkund mela in Feb, Tulips in April & Biennale in December: Here's a round-up of local fests happening in 2020.2020 just got a lot more exciting!
23 Jan, 2020, 08.03 AM IST
Communication blockade is breaking down Kashmir's crafts economy: Here's a ground reportThe continued communication blockade in Kashmir has left the state’s artisans in the lurch during the lucrative festival season. The revenu...
02 Nov, 2019, 11.30 PM IST
Heli-skiing in Kashmir, blissful evening aarti in Benaras: How film tourism is at an all-time high in IndiaIndian filmmakers did not have to think too hard to choose this destination for their film shoots.
01 Aug, 2019, 07.44 AM IST
Every Pandit in Kashmir faces identity crisis, suggests surveyDue to their small numbers, the community’s youth do not find desirable matches in Kashmir and are therefore increasingly opting for inter-...
29 May, 2016, 10.50 AM IST
Western instruments add new life to Kashmiri folk musicThe strum of the guitar and the cadence give the lullaby a peppy, infectious tune. Even if you are not familiar with the language, the tune...
24 Apr, 2016, 05.39 AM IST
Here's how the 'Make in India' campaign is reviving indigenous fabricsThanks to the efforts of designers and some state govts, fabrics such as ikkats and Uppada silks are being adopted and revived.
06 Jul, 2015, 12.12 PM IST
Jammu & Kashmir floods: State's tourism prospects take a beatingYatra.com cancels 70% of air and hotel bookings in the flood-hit state for September-end; leisure travel firm TUI sees 75% drop in new book...
15 Sep, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
Let this vacation be all about discovering local treasuresNo holiday is complete without discovering local treasures (vintage jewellery, maps, apparel), this vacation let shopping be your only agen...
12 Jun, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
'Shuhul Taaph-V' connects Kashmiri Pandits to their rootsPeople of the community, still feel nostalgic about their culture, language and cuisine and crave to get a feel of it.
24 Feb, 2014, 11.17 AM IST
J&K government to organise chain of activities in tourist seasonThe Department of Tourism, Kashmir is organising a "first of its kind" 'Tourist Festival of Kashmir' from May 14 to May 29.
10 May, 2013, 12.36 PM IST
- From snow-covered Kashmir to cool Coorg, winter is the best time to travel in India
India welcomes the winter months with open arms — and in most places, with sunglasses and continued air conditioning.
04 Oct, 2012, 07.28 AM IST
- Mr Separatist, better pack up bags
Voters came in droves, where 10% voting is highest entry, since 1989.
25 Dec, 2008, 03.27 AM IST
- Rs 28 cr earmarked to uplift Gurez
Gurez, will be raised as a major heritage tourism destination with a whopping Rs 28 crore earmarked for its uplift.
14 Jul, 2007, 06.45 PM IST
- Revival of J-K tourism: Panel suggests disbursal of loans
Prime Minister's working group on economic development of J&K has suggested a slew of measures for revival of tourism
08 Jun, 2007, 11.00 AM IST