Winter carnival events in Pahalgam and Gulmarg to start after Jan 2: Officials
STC Monitoring Desk
Srinagar, December 30: (STC) Owing to declaration of 7-day national mourning over the death of former prime minister Dr. Manmohan Singh any of the departments in Jammu and Kashmir won’t observe New Year celebrations this year.
This was disclosed by the officials to media outlets. However, according to the official, the tourism department will celebrate events as part of winter carnival, starting on January 2, 2024 in Pahalgam.
“In mid January, we will celebrate Gulmarg winter carnival. National Tourism Day event will also be celebrated in Srinagar, while several events will also be held in Sonamarg, Doothapthri, Lolab and other places,” reveal media reports quoting official sources.
It’s worth mentioning that following the death of former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh, the Union government announced 7-day national mourning with national flag to fly at half mast, while official functions and celebrations also been postponed during this period. (STC)