The programme, named 'Back to Valley', was initiated soon after the government advisory asking tourists to leave the state, issued on 4 August, was lifted.
The tourism industry fears cancellations after the death of the visitor from Chennai. The industry cannot hope for revival until the conflict is resolved, experts say.
RJD, once a prominent representative of Mandal politics, now finds itself in a political era where welfare, good governance, and new aspirations are overshadowing old caste equations.
Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.
One, create those safe conditions on the ground. Through a process of osmosis, the reassuring news will spread. Second, allow journalists of independent persuasion, including those from abroad, unfettered access to Kashmir. They will spend their own money and their reports will carry conviction.
One, create those safe conditions on the ground. Through a process of osmosis, the reassuring news will spread. Second, allow journalists of independent persuasion, including those from abroad, unfettered access to Kashmir. They will spend their own money and their reports will carry conviction.