Search For "shikara"
GMC Rajouri hosts 'Antaradrishti-2026', its first-ever 2-day National Conf
Updated : 4 weeks ago IST
The event aims to bring together medical professionals and students to discuss advances in obstetrics and gynaecology, fostering knowledge sharing and practical training.
Read More
J-K: Strong winds damage shikaras at Srinagar's Dal Lake
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Several shikaras at the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar were damaged on Friday after strong winds lashed the area, disrupting normal lake activities.
Read More
Cold wave persists in Kashmir; tourists enjoy Dal Lake shikara rides
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The iconic Dal Lake remained shrouded in mist, yet tourists braved the freezing temperatures to enjoy shikara rides and the serene winter landscape.
Read More
Kashmir: During cold wave, tourists visiting, feeling safe after Pahalgam
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Cold wave has gripped the Kashmir Valley, with a foggy morning over Dal Lake in Srinagar, and the temperature has dipped to minus. Tourists from different places are reported to enjoy the chilly morning and feel safe visiting various tourist destinations after the Pahalgam attack. Accordi
Read More
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya declares Khelo India Water Sports Festiv
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The three-day event, which concludes on August 23, features more than 500 athletes from 28 states and Union Territories competing in five events. Rowing, canoeing, and kayaking will have 24 medals up for grabs, while shikara sprints, dragon boat races, and water skiing are listed as demonstr
Read More
Mohsin Ali sets Khelo India Water Sports Festival alive with dream gold
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
From rowing a Shikara at Dal Lake to paddling his way to national glory, Mohsin Ali Kand has come a long way. Mohsin made Jammu and Kashmir proud, winning the first gold medal of the Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025 on Thursday.
Read More
"Went down memory lane": Piyush Goyal shares glimpse of his visit to J-K;
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister Piyush Goyal shared a glimpse of his visit to Jammu and Kashmir where he enjoyed a 'shikara' ride on Dal Lake and met various delegations ranging from business sectors and held discussions with them.
Read More
Srinagar: Union Minister Piyush Goyal enjoys 'shikara' ride on Dal Lake
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Onboard a Shikara, Union Minister Piyush Goyal told ANI, "Even my Shikara's name is Peace of Heaven. The peace I experience when I come to Dal Lake takes me back to my school days. I haven't forgotten my childhood memories. God has given a heaven to the country."
Read More
Inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival to be held at Srinagar's iconi
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
As part of its growing Khelo India calendar, the inaugural edition of the Water Games in Jammu and Kashmir follows the first Khelo India Beach Games, held in Diu in May. The water sports festival will feature five sports: kayaking and canoeing, rowing, water skiing, a shikara race, and drago
Read More
Tourists call Kashmir 'heaven on earth', praise safety and hospitality dur
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Amid heightened security following the Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed 26 lives, tourists are once again flocking to Kashmir, captivated by its natural beauty and the serene Dal Lake.
Read More
Tourists enjoy Shikara rides in Srinagar, call on people to visit Kashmir
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Whereas, on the other hand, the famous Jakhani Park in Udhampur was found deserted amid fear after the attack which occurred on April 22.
Read More
Ayodhya: Sacred Kalash installed at main Shikara of Ram Janmabhoomi Temple
Updated : 11 months ago IST
"Today, on Vaishakh Krishna Pratipada, i.e. April 14, 2025, the Kalash Puja commenced at 9:15 AM atop the main Shikhara of the Garbha Gurha of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya, after which the Kalash was installed at 10:15 AM," Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra posted on X.
Read More