Saqib Malik

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It may be mentioned that 38 to 44 flights were slotted in the winter schedule this year, which was effective till March 26.
Pertinently, 2.5 lakh Yatris have registered for the pilgrimage so far. The Amarnath temple, considered one of the most sacred shrines for Hindus, is a popular pilgrimage destination for Hindu devotees.
“There are some procedural and administrative delays due to which the work on expansion of the terminal is getting further delayed,” said an official. [Representational Image]
The direct flight service, which was flagged off by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on October 23 last year, had witnessed several roadblocks. [File]
However, as per Director, Srinagar Airport, Kuldeep Singh resumption of direct international connection from Srinagar to Sharjah will begin from June 1. [File]
"The removal of old lights began on May 15th. The installation of new lights is likely to be completed by Jul 15th.” [Representational Image]
‘I feel lucky for my debut music album picturised in Kashmir’
However, rather than finding a way out to ease the traffic congestion and follow up on the AAC recommendations, the authorities seems to be in no mood to boost the infrastructure in order to ensure smooth vehicular movement in and out of the airport.
An Airplane during a night flight operation at Srinagar International Airport. [Image for representational purpose only]
Woman rows boat in Srinagar's Dal Lake amid rainfall. [Image for representational purpose only]
A view of Tulip garden on the foothills of Zabarwan hills in Srinagar.
At one point in time daily flight arrivals had dropped to as low as 14 last year owing to COVID-19.
It may be mentioned that evening flights to and fro Srinagar airport were suspended for three days a week for two months to carry out strengthening works on the runway.
People offer prayers at Jamia Masjid Srinagar on first day of the holy month of Ramadhan on Sunday
Breaking the dawn to dusk Ramadhan fast with the quintessential date palm remains the most preferred choice to an extent that almost 1500 quintals of dates in Ramadhan are imported to the Valley during this holy month.
Over 2 lakh visitor footfall at Tulip Garden in last 10 days
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Tenders for the project were released three years ago but full-fledged work started only last year.
An airplane approaching Srinagar Airport over a mustard field in Wathoora area of Budgam district on Sunday.
It may be mentioned that 38 to 44 flights were slotted in the winter schedule this year, which was effective till March 26.
Srinagar airport (Image for representational purpose only)
Multi-tasker par excellence promoting art, urban planning
Tourists rejoice in Srinagar's Tulip Garden amid onset of Spring last year. [Representational Image]
A man sits in a state of delectation under warm sun on the banks of Dal Lake, on Thursday, 17 March 2022.
First the denial of airspace from Pakistan followed by a sharp decrease in passenger occupancy in January this year, had derailed the flight operations of the direct service.
The official said with this authorisation and notification by government of India, Srinagar Airport can now offer services to the business community for import and export of goods directly from Srinagar.
Badamwari, a historic park also known as Warris Shah Bagh, was revived by J&K Bank in 2008 and last year the Badamwari was transferred to the Floriculture Department, officials said.
As per a statement, the AAC members were informed that plans for construction of a new integrated terminal building for Srinagar Airport are in an advanced stage.
It may be mentioned that this step comes in the wake of a meeting that was held on January 4 this year for formation of local committee issue related to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).
Kashmir railways to get state-of-the-art equipment to enhance safety, reduce travel time
Wazwan's American connect | Soothing taste buds overseas with Kashmiri cuisine
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Parts of Kashmir started receiving snowfall from Tuesday evening, which continued incessantly till Wednesday evening.
With four accidents caused by moving trains in the Srinagar-Budgam stretch in October, the Railways in Kashmir had launched various mitigation measures, while also urging the general public to not move around on the railway tracks.
Tourists rejoice in Srinagar's Tulip Garden amid onset of Spring last year. [Representational Image]
A Shikara photographed during rains at Dal lake in Srinagar on Saturday, Oct 23, 2021. [Representational Image]
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