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Step inside Srinagar’s breathtaking Karan Mahal, the former royal residence

Karan Mahal, a royal residence turned into boutique hotel.
Published on May 22, 2026 08:59 pm IST

No relocation, govt to develop eco-hamlets for Dal lake conservation

The government said that the high level committee (HCL) headed by the divisional commissioner, which was constituted for the purpose, noted in 2022 that people living on the lake were an integral part of the eco system and the relocation process had taken a long time. (File)
Published on Mar 31, 2026 03:54 am IST

CRPF tightens security near J&K's Dal Lake ahead of Republic Day

Republic Day celebrations are observed annually on January 26 to mark the adoption of the Constitution of India.
Published on Jan 18, 2026 04:14 am IST

Parts of Dal Lake freeze as temp in Kashmir dips further

Pigeons during a cold winter morning at the frozen Dal Lake, in Srinagar on Wednesday. (ANI)
Published on Jan 15, 2026 07:20 am IST

Parts of Dal Lake freezes as Kashmir shivers in sub-zero minimum temperatures

Parts of several water bodies, including the interiors of the Dal Lake, froze due to severe cold.
Published on Jan 14, 2026 01:18 pm IST

At -6 deg C, Srinagar sees coldest night of season

A man walks along a frost-covered area near the Dal Lake on a cold winter morning in Srinagar on Friday. (Waseem Andrabi/HT)
Published on Jan 10, 2026 08:18 am IST

Kashmir marathon draws 1,100 runners from India & abroad, Omar leads from the front

J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah completed half marathon during the Kashmir marathon in Srinagar on Sunday. (Waseem Andrabi/HT)
Published on Nov 03, 2025 06:24 am IST

Dal Lake cleaner due to conservation efforts: J&K LG

J&K LG Manoj Sinha takes part in 'Dal Lake Cleanliness Drive' in Srinagar, on Sunday. (PTI)
Published on Sept 22, 2025 07:14 am IST

Remains of shell that landed in Kashmir's Dal Lake during Op Sindoor found

On the morning of May 10, a missile-like object landed deep inside Dal Lake, a major tourist attraction in Srinagar, after loud explosions rocked the city.
Published on Sept 21, 2025 10:20 am IST

Sadia Khateeb calls shooting in Kashmir a ‘homecoming’

Sadia Khateeb
Updated on Aug 29, 2025 11:09 am IST

Khelo India Water Sports Festival commences at Dal Lake with 400 athletes

Participants take part in Dal Lake during the first khelo india water sports event in Srinagar on Thursday. (Waseem Andrabi /HT)
Published on Aug 22, 2025 06:48 am IST

Kashmir’s first Khelo national water sports festival begins Thursday

Athletes practice in Dal Lake ahead of the first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival, in Srinagar, on Wednesday. (ANI)
Published on Aug 21, 2025 05:36 am IST

Dutch tourist cleans Jammu and Kashmir's Dal Lake, inspires locals to join her

The foreigner said she wants to create a mass awareness about the environment.
Published on Jul 01, 2025 11:37 pm IST

69-year-old Dutch woman collects trash from Srinagar's Dal Lake, earns praise

The clip shared on social media showed the foreigner slowly floating the boat and gathering plastic bags and used bottles from the lake.
Published on Jun 30, 2025 08:13 pm IST

Month on, little hope for tourism revival in Valley

A security personnel guards during at Pahalgam Golf Course on Tuesday. (PTI)
Published on May 28, 2025 08:26 am IST

Srinagar: Mock drills conducted at Dal Lake to test emergency preparedness

SDRF personnel during a mock drill on the Dal Lake in Srinagar on Tuesday. (Waseem Andrabi /HT)
Published on May 07, 2025 08:10 am IST

Hope afloat: Lone shikara in Kashmir’s troubled waters

Tourism had once been Kashmir’s lifeline. After violence bled it dry, even a single boat ride became a cause for celebration. That afternoon, I understood the resilience of a people who refused to let despair define them. (AP)
Updated on Apr 26, 2025 08:41 am IST

Shikara capsizes in Dal Lake, 4 rescued

Police personnel stand guard near the Ghanta Ghar on a cloudy day, in Srinagar, on Wednesday. (PTI)
Published on Apr 17, 2025 09:00 am IST

Strong gusty winds affect life in Kashmir; flights cancelled

Jammu and Kashmir witnessed strong overnight winds which continued on Friday affecting the air traffic at Srinagar International Airport. (AP File)
Published on Mar 29, 2025 07:42 am IST

With 17.5 lakh flowers, Kashmir’s Tulip Garden opens next week

A gardener works at Asia's largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar on Tuesday. (Waseem Andrabi /HT)
Published on Mar 19, 2025 08:38 am IST

Frozen Dal Lake to Sonamarg Tunnel: Kashmir's winter magic awaits brave tourists

Tourists around the Dal lake take in the frozen view of the water body in Srinagar, Kashmir.
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 06:20 pm IST

Skiing in Gulmarg, snow trails in Sonamarg: Hottest destinations in Kashmir

Kashmir: People walk during the first snowfall of the season in Srinagar, India on Friday , 27 December 2024.
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 07:48 pm IST

Inside Diljit Dosanjh's Kashmir trip: Shikara rides, sipping kahwa and more

Diljit Dosanjh's recent trip to Kashmir features stunning landscapes, traditional experiences and local interactions.
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 06:30 pm IST

Srinagar freezes at -4.1 degrees Celsius, the cold wave boosts tourism

A cyclists rides on a slippery snow covered road after a brief snowfall in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir.
Published on Dec 07, 2024 12:56 pm IST

What is Uber Shikara, India's first water transport service launched in Kashmir?

Uber launches India’s first water transport service, offering shikara bookings on its app. (X- @Uber_India)
Updated on Dec 02, 2024 10:55 pm IST

Lake Man bats for natural methods to revive Dharamshala’s Dal

Dharamshala’s Da Lake has dried up.l (File)
Published on Nov 06, 2024 11:21 am IST

Dal revival in focus as ‘Lake Man’ arrives in Dharamshala

The lake’s desiccation has drawn strong reactions from locals due to its religious significance for the community. (File)
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 07:06 am IST

Omar kicks off Kashmir international marathon

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah takes part in the Kashmir Marathon 2024, in Srinagar, on Sunday. (PTI)
Updated on Oct 20, 2024 07:46 pm IST

Kangra administration dials ‘Lake Man’ to help revive Dharamshala’s Dal

Locals during a drive to rescue fish from the drying Dal Lake in Dharamshala. (File)
Published on Oct 15, 2024 09:51 pm IST

Locals irked as Dharamshala Dal Lake dries up again

Local residents during a drive to rescue fish from the drying water body. (HT )
Updated on Oct 10, 2024 09:24 am IST