Waris Fayaz Gulmarg, Sept 18 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday criticised the Centre over continued closure of several prominent tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that tourism promotion and closures can’t go hand-in-hand. Speaking during the inauguration of the Gulmarg Convention Centre, CM Omar, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said the Pahalgam incident should not have...

Raja Syed Rather Srinagar, Sept 18 : Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Thursday said that all exams will be held on time and per academic calendar in Jammu and Kashmir. She also that government is seeking suggestion from all stakeholders over compensating the academic loss faced by students. Speaking to reporters, Minister Itoo, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said...

Raja Syed Rather Gulmarg, Sept 18 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday inaugurated a Convention Centre in Gulmarg, stating that it should not become a burden on the government. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the centre, CM Omar, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that it is important to utilise this centre so that it can generate revenue...

Katra/Jammu, Sep 18: Registration for the pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Mata Vaishnodevi resumed on Thursday morning after authorities decided to give a go ahead for the yatra that was briefly suspended due to inclement weather. After a 22-day suspension due to a landslide and heavy rainfall, the pilgrimage to the shrine atop Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir’s...