Jammu, March 28 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday informed the legislative assembly that the government plans to develop Karnah in Kupwara district as a border tourism hub, citing its vast potential for adventure and nature‑based tourism.Replying to a question in the House, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that Karnah offers immense scope for trekking, hiking, and eco-tourism experiences, which can be harnessed to boost tourism and the local economy in the regi…
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Jammu, Feb 5 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir is scripting a major success story in road connectivity, with the total road network at present standing at 41,141 km.This massive road infrastructure expansion is being driven by multi-billion-rupee connectivity projects, especially in remote and otherwise inaccessible border areas such as Rajouri, Poonch, Bandipora, Kupwara, Reasi and other far-flung districts.The main objective of these road projects is to ensure all-weather connectivity, reduce travel ti…
Shimla, Jan 20 (IANS) The Indian Army on Tuesday dedicated a newly constructed tourist facility in Namgya in Himachal Pradesh’s Spiti Valley for the local community, marking a significant step towards promoting border tourism and enhancing traveller convenience in the Shipki la sector. The facility was dedicated by Lieutenant General D.G. Misra, General Officer Commanding, Uttar Bharat, in the presence of representatives of the civil administration and senior Army officials. The inauguration a…