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  • Septuagenarian Tourist Dies In Srinagar Hospital

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    SRINAGAR: A septuagenarian tourist from India’s Western state of Maharashtra died in Srinagar hospital after developing health complications.

    Sources at SMHS Hospital told the news agency KNT that a 70-year-old tourist was brought to the hospital who breathed his last shortly after the arrival.

    They identified the tourist as Prabhu Sandborkar, a native of East Mumbai.

    The deceased was on a recreational visit to Kashmir along with some of his family members. They were staying in a hotel in Srinagar uptown. [KNT]

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Bijbehara Road Tragedy: Second Tourist Fatality, Toll Reaches Two

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    SRINAGAR: A second tourist who was involved in a collision between an ETIOS car and a truck near Arwani Bridge in Bijbehara, Anantnag district in south Kashmir, has died from their injuries. This brings the total number of fatalities from the accident to two. The deceased has been identified as Karuna Sardar, a 35-year-old resident of Kolkata who was injured along with four others in the incident.

    The injured persons identified as Rakesh son of Ratan Lal of Udhampur, Nandita Vedi and Bahnolal Chjerveti, both residents of Kolkata and an unidentified man, were evacuated from the site to a nearby hospital for treatment, they said.

    Another injured person identified as Retu Devi (42) of Kolkata, undergoing treatment at the hospital succumbed later on, taking the toll of deaths to two.

    Confirming the incident, a police official said that a case has been registered in this regard for further investigations. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Saudi Arabia: Tourist visa cannot be extended, says ministry

    Saudi Arabia: Tourist visa cannot be extended, says ministry

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    Saudi Arabia: Tourist visa cannot be extended

    Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ( KSA) has announced that a tourist visa cannot be extended. The Ministry of Tourism confirmed this on Twitter.

    This is in response to a query by a Twitter user who asked if it was possible to extend a tourist visa, without exiting the Kingdom. “Peace be upon you, there is no extension of the residence period for tourist visas, thank you for your communication,” the ministry tweeted back.

    The tourist visa was launched in 2019 to keep pace with the development and growth of the tourism sector. On March 9, Saudi Arabia announced a major change to the visa application process for residents of the GCC countries.

    Residents of the GCC can now apply for tourist visas regardless of their profession. The visa will be valid for tourism and Umrah visits and is available in the form of single entry or multiple entries.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • JK Attracts Record High Tourist Numbers In Jan-Feb: LG Sinha

    JK Attracts Record High Tourist Numbers In Jan-Feb: LG Sinha

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    SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a tourism boom as in just the first two months of the year 2023, 4.70 lakh tourists have visited the UT as the administration expects another record number of tourist arrivals in the ensuing year.

    Addressing the gathering after inaugurating Asia’s largest Tulip garden, situated in the foothills of the Zabarwan mountain range, overlooking Dal Lake in Srinagar, the LG said that tourism is picking up and tourists are visiting in large numbers J&K. “In just January and February months, 4.70 lakh tourists visited J&K and the figure excludes Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrims,” the LG said, adding that the figure is the highest ever so far compared to past.

    He said that in 2022, 1 Crore and 28 lakh tourists visited J&K and the figure is the highest in the past many decades.

    He said that this year 16 tulips are in full bloom in the garden with 68 varieties. The garden is spread over 30 hectares of land. “I am glad to announce that we have a second Tulip garden at Patnitop where 2.5 lakh tulips are in full bloom. Efforts are on to keep both the gardens open throughout the year,” the LG said as per KNO. He thanked the gardeners for their hard work and for keeping the garden ready in record time.

    He said that EMARR group’s Rs 500 Cr investment in J&K will give confidence to other foreign players to invest in J&K. “I am sure we will see a huge investment in the Healthcare and hospitality sector, tourism, and other sectors,” the LG said.

    He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi changed the “Taqdeer and Tasveer” of J&K in the past three years.(KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • KCCI Concerned Over Exorbitant Airfares Affecting Tourist Business

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    SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCC&I) has expressed concern over the exorbitant airfares that have been affecting the tourist business of Jammu & Kashmir and the travel movement of sick, aged, students, and businessmen. The KCC&I has urged the Minister of Home Affairs, the Union Minister for Civil Aviation Government of India, and the Director General, Civil Aviation to take action and ensure the implementation of the recommendations made by the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism, and Culture.

    The committee had taken stock of the situation emerging from the irrational mechanism adopted by some operators in league with some airlines manipulating the airfare. The KCC&I hailed the committee for making appropriate recommendations and observations to curb predatory pricing and prevent airlines from misleading passengers. The committee recommended the formulation of a pricing mechanism for airfares to ensure that passengers are not charged exorbitant prices.

    The KCC&I has called for the immediate implementation of these recommendations in letter and spirit without any further delay. Additionally, the KCC&I has requested that airlines operate additional flights to meet the tourist rush for visiting the short-lived Tulip garden. This is also the time for the return of local citizens, students, and non-resident Kashmiris.

    The KCC&I believes that the Ministry of Civil Aviation has a responsibility to the traveling public and the nation at large to ensure that predatory pricing mechanisms are not adopted by airlines under the guise of a free-market economy. The KCC&I hopes that the recommendations made by the committee will be implemented soon to ensure the growth of the tourism industry and the convenience of travelers in Jammu & Kashmir.

     

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • All GCC residents can apply for Saudi tourist visas regardless of profession

    All GCC residents can apply for Saudi tourist visas regardless of profession

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    The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khatib announced on Thursday, that all expatriate residents of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries will be allowed to obtain a tourist visa for the Kingdom, regardless of their profession, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

    The requirement of specific professions for granting a tourist visa to residents of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries was abolished.

    “Saudi Arabia’s visa application is now simpler, more convenient and straightforward for residents of GCC states, regardless of their profession,” Al-Khatib tweeted.

    Al-Khatib said that the tourist visa will allow holders to visit the various regions of the Kingdom and perform Umrah

    The ministry said that all residents of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries will be able to enter the Kingdom with an electronic tourist visa obtained by applying through the “Visit Saudi” platform, provided that their residence permit is valid for at least three months and a passport for six months at least. the least.

    Also, all first-degree relatives of residence visa holders and domestic workers who wish to visit along with their sponsors are allowed to obtain a tourist visa.

    The visa fee is 300 Saudi riyals (Rs 6,554), in addition to the value of medical insurance.

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    In 2022, Saudi Arabia launched a tourist visa for residents of the Gulf countries, which included people with specific professions.

    Earlier, Al-Khatib said that the Kingdom will compete with 100 international tourist destinations after the completion of the Red Sea projects, and that it aims to receive 100 million visitors by 2030.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • Tourist Dies Of Cardiac Arrest

    Tourist Dies Of Cardiac Arrest

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    SRINAGAR: A male tourist from Kerala died after suffering from cardiac arrest in the summer capital Srinagar on Tuesday morning.

    Quoting an official, news agency reported KDC reported that the tourist was identified as C M Babu, 55, a resident of Kerala.

    Babu who was staying at a hotel in Rajbagh complained of chest pain and was immediately shifted to SMHS hospital for treatment.

    However, doctors, after examining the tourist, declared him dead with the reason cited as cardiac arrest, the official said.

    The body of the deceased will be handed over to his family members for last rites after the completion of medico-legal formalities.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Tourist from Gujrat dies of a heart attack in Srinagar

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    Srinagar, Feb 21: A tourist from Gujrat died of a heart attack in Srinagar hospital on Tuesday, official sources said.

    They said that a tourist who was staying in the Srinagar hotel along with his family complained of chest pain. He was shifted to SMHS Hospital Srinagar where doctors declared him dead.

    The deceased has been identified as 47-year-old Muhammad Maqsood Hussain, a native of Ahmadabad, Gujrat. [KNT]

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • Top 6 new tourist destinations of Hyderabad

    Top 6 new tourist destinations of Hyderabad

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    Hyderabad: From historical places like Charminar to Hussain Sagar, there are various tourist destinations in the Hyderabad due to which the city witnesses massive influx of tourists every year. As Hyderabadis are also known for tasting different types of food and exploring new places, Telangana‘s tourism sector has seen boom past few years. In this write-up, we will tell you about the new tourist attractions of the city, you must visit.

    1. Bansilalpet Stepwell

    The 17th Century old Strepwell at Bansilalpet got renovated now and its stunning makeover and lights will surely make you love it. The locals are visiting the place to get the glimpse of the this newly renovated stepwell. The destination has become one of the popular selfie point nowadays.

    2. Malkam Cheruvu Park

    With the restoration and comprehensive development of Malkam Cheruvu, the western Hyderabad has got a new tourist destination. The Raidurgam lake of the city was renovated with Green park and named as the ‘Malkam Cheruvu Park’.Sprawling in around 50 acres, the park provides activities for kids, walking space and lush green parks. There are food stalls outside the park too.

    3. Gandipet Park

    This landscape park at Osman Sagar was inaugurated recently and the eco-park is witnessing huge rush of tourists. HMDA spent around 30+ Crore and developed this park on around 18 acres. This park at Gandipet has unique features such as an infinity pool, aquarium, luxury wooden cottages, camping tents, aviary, and butterfly garden and one can also experience cultural events here.

    4. Durgam Cheruvu Lake Front Park & Cable Bridge

    The cable bridge at Durgam Cheruvu has become the popular place for Hyderabadis, especially those who use Instagram. A few people here came to make reels and shorts videos while other take photographs. One can enjoy boating other fun activities in the lake.

    5. India’s Largest Musical Water Fountain At Hussain Sagar

    India’s largest musical water fountain at Hussain Sagar has become the place of attraction for various tourist. People nowadays visit Hussain Sagar in the evening mostly to witness the musical fountain. The social media is also flooded with the pictures of the musical fountain. Do visit here and see how tourism department has installed this awesome fountain.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • Twenty tourist police stations launched in Andhra Pradesh

    Twenty tourist police stations launched in Andhra Pradesh

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    Amaravati: In a move aimed at ensuring safety of tourists, the Andhra Pradesh government on Tuesday launched 20 tourist police stations.

    Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy inaugurated the police stations at 20 important religious and tourist places in various districts.

    Launching the police stations virtually from his official residence here, he said the security kiosks would work as additional police stations and attend to complaints from tourists.

    The newly launched tourist police stations would now start functioning at the RK Beach at Visakhapatnam, Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy temple at Vontimitta in YSR district, Kukkuteswara Swamy temple at Pithapuram in Kakinada district, Pushkar Ghat at Rajahmundry, Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple at Dwaraka Tirumala in Eluru district, Manginapudi Beach and Mopidevi Temple in Krishna district, Indrakeeladri Temple and Bhavani Island in NTR district, Mypadu Beach and Sri Penusila Lakshmi Narasimha Swami temple at Penchalakona in SPSR Nellore district, Mahanandi and Ahobilam temples in Nandyal district, Raghavendra Swamy temple at Mantralayam in Kurnool district, Horsley Hills in Annamayya district and Lepakshi temple in Satya Sai district.

    The chief minister revealed that the tourist police stations would be run by specially trained police personnel and headed by a Sub-Inspector or Assistant Sub-Inspector rank officer. Linked with local police stations, each tourist police station would have six police personnel including women constables.

    Interacting with the police officials virtually on the occasion, he suggested that the contact phone number of the responsible police officials should be prominently displayed at all tourist police Stations. He hoped that the enhanced tourism security would help boost up the traffic of tourists in the state.

    He said several reforms were introduced in the police department after YSRCP came to power and the downloading of Disha App by about 1.20 crore women indicates the extent of support being extended to womenfolk in the state by the police.

    Unlike in the TDP rule, police services are now available to people through village and ward secretariats and the government has also introduced zero-FIR system in police stations where receptionists would talk to the complainants first.

    Home Minister Taneti Vanita, DGP K.V. Rajendranath Reddy, Special CS (Tourism) Rajat Bhargava and senior police officials were present.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )