Shot in the arm for tourism in Kashmir with resumption of international flights: Secretary

TBM Staff - Mumbai Monday, 28 March 2022, 11:30 AM

As India resumed normal international air travel on Sunday, travel trade stakeholders in Jammu and Kashmir are optimistic that footfall of foreigners will significantly pick up in days to come, reports Saqib Malik for Greater Kashmir. Kashmir Secretary for Tourism Sarmad Hafeez said despite Continue Reading

Jammu and Kashmir LG launches Tourist Village Network to promote tourism, create jobs

TBM Staff - Mumbai Sunday, 5 September 2021, 12:00 PM

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha launched the Jammu and Kashmir Tourist Village Network under Mission Youth, aimed at transforming 75 villages of the union territory known for historical, picturesque beauty, and cultural significance into tourist villages. Speaking on the occasion, the Lt governor said the youth-led sustainable tourism initiative will strengthen rural Continue Reading

COVID negative report, vaccine mandatory for tourists visiting Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag

TBM Staff - Mumbai Tuesday, 13 July 2021, 12:30 PM

Authorities in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir have made a COVID-19 negative report and vaccine certificate mandatory for visitors to tourist places, including the famous resort of Pahalgam, in the district to prevent the resurgence of coronavirus, officials said on Sunday. The district administration of Anantnag in South Kashmir, which is home to several […]Continue Reading

Centre cancels Amarnath Yatra for second year in a row

TBM Staff - Mumbai Monday, 21 June 2021, 6:35 PM

The Amarnath Yatra has been cancelled for the second year in a row amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier, in view of the evolving COVID-19 situation, registration for Amarnath Yatra was temporarily suspended. The Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board had said that the situation is being constantly monitored. The 56-day Amarnath Yatra was due to start simultaneously […]Continue Reading