SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday inaugurated Asia’s longest ski drag lift at Gulmarg, widely known as the ‘skiing capital of India’, officials said. Abdullah also inaugurated the world’s highest revolving multi-purpose hall in the Affarwat area of Gulmarg, which also houses a restaurant, they said. Abdullah said the ski […]
SRINAGAR — A stone sculpture of a Hindu deity, presumed to be centuries old, has been unearthed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, police said on Thursday. The sculpture, believed to depict either Lord Vishnu or Lord Surya, was discovered on the outskirts of Gulmarg during a routine patrol conducted by the Gulmarg police station, […]
JAMMU — Outrage over a fashion show in Gulmarg found wide echo in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly on Monday with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah saying his government had no role in the event organised at a private hotel and would not have given its permission even if it was not Ramzan. At the centre […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha attended the inaugural ceremony of 5th Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg today. The Lieutenant Governor welcomed and conveyed his best wishes to athletes and team officials from all over the country participating in different winter-sports disciplines. “Khelo India Winter Games symbolizes the spirit of Ek Bharat […]
SRINAGAR — A fashion show held in the winter tourist resort of Gulmarg during the fasting month of Ramzan has evoked widespread criticism, with Kashmir’s chief priest, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, saying obscenity in the name of tourism promotion will not be tolerated. “Outrageous! That In the holy month of Ramzan an obscene fashion show is […]
JAMMU — The Khelo India Winter Games 2025 will begin on March 9 in the world-renowned health resort of Gulmarg, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah launching its official website here on Monday. With fresh snowfall, Jammu and Kashmir is set to host the second leg of Khelo India Winter Games 2025 in Gulmarg from March […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Sunday said the government is in talks with some private investors to enhance the infrastructure at the famous skiing destination of Gulmarg. The chief minister also said a helicopter would be available throughout the year in Gulmarg for heli-skiing and safari. “We are in talks with […]
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir authorities on Sunday declared the famous ski resort of Gulmarg and the tourist destination of Tangmarg as tobacco-free zones/smoke-free tourist spots. The order comes ahead of the ‘Khelo India Winter Games 2025’ in Gulmarg. An order issued by District Magistrate Baramulla said the use of tobacco is a prominent […]
NEW DELHI — Leh, Gulmarg, UT of Jammu & Kashmir and the Union Territory of Ladakh will host the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) between January 23 and February 25, 2025. As per the dates announced on Wednesday, the Union Territory of Ladakh will host the ice events from January 23 to 27, 2025 while […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the convention centre coming up in Gulmarg will enable the famous ski resort to host international conferences, conventions and film screenings. Accompanied by local MLA Farooq Ahmad Shah, Abdullah visited the site of the convention hall to review the progress of its construction. […]
