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Srinagar, April 5 Every winter, thousands of migratory birds arrive in Kashmir from Siberia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia to escape the freezing temperatures, and make the wetlands in the valley their temporary home.With the onset of the rainy season in Kashmir (from late March to May)...

April 03, New Delhi — Asia’s largest Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar has recorded over 1.77 lakh visitors in the first 16 days since it opened to the public.Authorities believe that with the tulips nearing full bloom, the garden is expected to see a significant increase in...

Srinagar, March 24 The 50 paisa coins are no longer in circulation, but one such coin fetched Rs 17,000 at an auction held here on Tuesday as part of a fundraising drive for Iran, which was affected by the war.The fundraising drive, which began on Sunday in Kashmir, continued for the third...

SRINAGAR, March 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated the annual Tulip Festival–2026 at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, officially opening Asia’s largest tulip garden to the public. The garden features nearly 1.8 million tulips across more than 75 varieties, along with...

Srinagar, March 16 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah officially opened Asia's largest tulip garden on the banks of Dal Lake here for visitors on Monday, and expressed hope that the tourism sector would recover from the setbacks of the previous year.Abdullah was accompanied by his...

Srinagar, March 13 Juma'atul Vida, the last Friday of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, was observed across Jammu and Kashmir as thousands of devotees flocked to mosques and shrines for congregational prayers.The largest gathering for Juma'atul Vida prayers took place at the Hazratbal...

Srinagar, March 11 – Away from the public eye, a young Kashmiri Pandit is quietly working to reshape the image of Kashmir for the younger generation, without the unpleasant baggage of migration and community bitterness created by violence over the past three decades.Twenty-six-year-old Arhan...

Srinagar, March 10 Asia's largest tulip garden, located on the banks of Dal Lake, will be open to the public from March 16, almost 10 days ahead of the scheduled date, as the valley experienced warmer days, leading to early blooming of the flowers.Director of Floriculture, Mathura Masoom, said...

The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden is set to welcome tourists with nearly eighteen lakh tulips of over seventy varieties blooming across the scenic Zabarwan foothills.March 10, Srinagar: Asia's largest tulip garden, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, is set to open for visitors on...

Asia’s largest Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar will open for visitors on March 16, officials said. Director Floriculture Mathoora Masoom said the garden will showcase about 1.8 million tulips of 70–75 varieties overlooking Dal Lake.Srinagar, March 10: The Indira Gandhi Memorial...

The greenish tint in Dal Lake raises concerns in Srinagar, as experts cite algal bloom while authorities assure of treated drinking water supply and continuous quality monitoring.February 26, Srinagar: The water of Dal Lake has recently turned greenish, raising concerns among residents in...

Srinagar, February 26 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan enjoyed a Shikara ride on the iconic Dal Lake on Thursday, describing the experience as a glimpse of Srinagar's timeless charm and natural beauty.Radhakrishnan arrived here on Wednesday evening on his maiden visit to the Kashmir Valley. He...

New Delhi, February 24 – Marking a major milestone in strengthening aviation infrastructure and connectivity in the Kashmir Valley, the government on Tuesday approved the development of the Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport, proposed at an estimated cost of ₹1,677 crore.Approved...

Srinagar, February 17 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah thanked Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday for reopening 14 tourist destinations, including Asia's largest Tulip Garden here, in the Union Territory, which were closed in April last year following the Pahalgam terror...

Srinagar, February 15 Mahashivratri, also known as Herath in Kashmir, was celebrated with great religious enthusiasm across the valley on Sunday as Kashmiri Pandits visited temples to offer prayers.The largest gathering took place at the Shankaracharya Temple, which overlooks the Dal Lake...