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26 December 2025

BSF Jawans guard Gulmarg Ski Resort amidst tight security in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on December 25, 2025. Ahead of the New Year and Christmas, the Jammu and Kashmir government expects a rush to tourist destinations, particularly the ski resort in Gulmarg, which receives snowfall ahead of these events. For the safety and security of the tourists, security agencies ensure multi-layered security at key tourist destinations, including cable car terminals, forest tracks, crowded tourist spots, and major access routes. These measures are taken in the backdrop of the Pahalgam attack in April this year, where 25 non-local tourists and a local pony operator are killed by terrorists. The government anticipates a heavy rush of tourists ahead of New Year celebrations in resorts like Gulmarg and Pahalgam, where some locals and tourists visit for the celebrations. These destinations see a steep decline in tourists after the Pahalgam attack.

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26 December 2025

BSF Jawans guard Gulmarg Ski Resort amidst tight security in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on December 25, 2025. Ahead of the New Year and Christmas, the Jammu and Kashmir government expects a rush to tourist destinations, particularly the ski resort in Gulmarg, which receives snowfall ahead of these events. For the safety and security of the tourists, security agencies ensure multi-layered security at key tourist destinations, including cable car terminals, forest tracks, crowded tourist spots, and major access routes. These measures are taken in the backdrop of the Pahalgam attack in April this year, where 25 non-local tourists and a local pony operator are killed by terrorists. The government anticipates a heavy rush of tourists ahead of New Year celebrations in resorts like Gulmarg and Pahalgam, where some locals and tourists visit for the celebrations. These destinations see a steep decline in tourists after the Pahalgam attack.

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26 December 2025

BSF Jawans guard Gulmarg Ski Resort amidst tight security in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on December 25, 2025. Ahead of the New Year and Christmas, the Jammu and Kashmir government expects a rush to tourist destinations, particularly the ski resort in Gulmarg, which receives snowfall ahead of these events. For the safety and security of the tourists, security agencies ensure multi-layered security at key tourist destinations, including cable car terminals, forest tracks, crowded tourist spots, and major access routes. These measures are taken in the backdrop of the Pahalgam attack in April this year, where 25 non-local tourists and a local pony operator are killed by terrorists. The government anticipates a heavy rush of tourists ahead of New Year celebrations in resorts like Gulmarg and Pahalgam, where some locals and tourists visit for the celebrations. These destinations see a steep decline in tourists after the Pahalgam attack.

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26 December 2025

BSF Jawans guard Gulmarg Ski Resort amidst tight security in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on December 25, 2025. Ahead of the New Year and Christmas, the Jammu and Kashmir government expects a rush to tourist destinations, particularly the ski resort in Gulmarg, which receives snowfall ahead of these events. For the safety and security of the tourists, security agencies ensure multi-layered security at key tourist destinations, including cable car terminals, forest tracks, crowded tourist spots, and major access routes. These measures are taken in the backdrop of the Pahalgam attack in April this year, where 25 non-local tourists and a local pony operator are killed by terrorists. The government anticipates a heavy rush of tourists ahead of New Year celebrations in resorts like Gulmarg and Pahalgam, where some locals and tourists visit for the celebrations. These destinations see a steep decline in tourists after the Pahalgam attack.

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26 December 2025

BSF Jawans guard Gulmarg Ski Resort amidst tight security in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on December 25, 2025. Ahead of the New Year and Christmas, the Jammu and Kashmir government expects a rush to tourist destinations, particularly the ski resort in Gulmarg, which receives snowfall ahead of these events. For the safety and security of the tourists, security agencies ensure multi-layered security at key tourist destinations, including cable car terminals, forest tracks, crowded tourist spots, and major access routes. These measures are taken in the backdrop of the Pahalgam attack in April this year, where 25 non-local tourists and a local pony operator are killed by terrorists. The government anticipates a heavy rush of tourists ahead of New Year celebrations in resorts like Gulmarg and Pahalgam, where some locals and tourists visit for the celebrations. These destinations see a steep decline in tourists after the Pahalgam attack.

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26 December 2025

BSF Jawans guard Gulmarg Ski Resort amidst tight security in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on December 25, 2025. Ahead of the New Year and Christmas, the Jammu and Kashmir government expects a rush to tourist destinations, particularly the ski resort in Gulmarg, which receives snowfall ahead of these events. For the safety and security of the tourists, security agencies ensure multi-layered security at key tourist destinations, including cable car terminals, forest tracks, crowded tourist spots, and major access routes. These measures are taken in the backdrop of the Pahalgam attack in April this year, where 25 non-local tourists and a local pony operator are killed by terrorists. The government anticipates a heavy rush of tourists ahead of New Year celebrations in resorts like Gulmarg and Pahalgam, where some locals and tourists visit for the celebrations. These destinations see a steep decline in tourists after the Pahalgam attack.

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26 December 2025

BSF Jawans guard Gulmarg Ski Resort amidst tight security in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on December 25, 2025. Ahead of the New Year and Christmas, the Jammu and Kashmir government expects a rush to tourist destinations, particularly the ski resort in Gulmarg, which receives snowfall ahead of these events. For the safety and security of the tourists, security agencies ensure multi-layered security at key tourist destinations, including cable car terminals, forest tracks, crowded tourist spots, and major access routes. These measures are taken in the backdrop of the Pahalgam attack in April this year, where 25 non-local tourists and a local pony operator are killed by terrorists. The government anticipates a heavy rush of tourists ahead of New Year celebrations in resorts like Gulmarg and Pahalgam, where some locals and tourists visit for the celebrations. These destinations see a steep decline in tourists after the Pahalgam attack.

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26 December 2025

BSF Jawans guard Gulmarg Ski Resort amidst tight security in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on December 25, 2025. Ahead of the New Year and Christmas, the Jammu and Kashmir government expects a rush to tourist destinations, particularly the ski resort in Gulmarg, which receives snowfall ahead of these events. For the safety and security of the tourists, security agencies ensure multi-layered security at key tourist destinations, including cable car terminals, forest tracks, crowded tourist spots, and major access routes. These measures are taken in the backdrop of the Pahalgam attack in April this year, where 25 non-local tourists and a local pony operator are killed by terrorists. The government anticipates a heavy rush of tourists ahead of New Year celebrations in resorts like Gulmarg and Pahalgam, where some locals and tourists visit for the celebrations. These destinations see a steep decline in tourists after the Pahalgam attack.

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26 December 2025

BSF Jawans guard Gulmarg Ski Resort amidst tight security in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on December 25, 2025. Ahead of the New Year and Christmas, the Jammu and Kashmir government expects a rush to tourist destinations, particularly the ski resort in Gulmarg, which receives snowfall ahead of these events. For the safety and security of the tourists, security agencies ensure multi-layered security at key tourist destinations, including cable car terminals, forest tracks, crowded tourist spots, and major access routes. These measures are taken in the backdrop of the Pahalgam attack in April this year, where 25 non-local tourists and a local pony operator are killed by terrorists. The government anticipates a heavy rush of tourists ahead of New Year celebrations in resorts like Gulmarg and Pahalgam, where some locals and tourists visit for the celebrations. These destinations see a steep decline in tourists after the Pahalgam attack.

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26 December 2025

BSF Jawans guard Gulmarg Ski Resort amidst tight security in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on December 25, 2025. Ahead of the New Year and Christmas, the Jammu and Kashmir government expects a rush to tourist destinations, particularly the ski resort in Gulmarg, which receives snowfall ahead of these events. For the safety and security of the tourists, security agencies ensure multi-layered security at key tourist destinations, including cable car terminals, forest tracks, crowded tourist spots, and major access routes. These measures are taken in the backdrop of the Pahalgam attack in April this year, where 25 non-local tourists and a local pony operator are killed by terrorists. The government anticipates a heavy rush of tourists ahead of New Year celebrations in resorts like Gulmarg and Pahalgam, where some locals and tourists visit for the celebrations. These destinations see a steep decline in tourists after the Pahalgam attack.

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26 December 2025

BSF Jawans guard Gulmarg Ski Resort amidst tight security in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on December 25, 2025. Ahead of the New Year and Christmas, the Jammu and Kashmir government expects a rush to tourist destinations, particularly the ski resort in Gulmarg, which receives snowfall ahead of these events. For the safety and security of the tourists, security agencies ensure multi-layered security at key tourist destinations, including cable car terminals, forest tracks, crowded tourist spots, and major access routes. These measures are taken in the backdrop of the Pahalgam attack in April this year, where 25 non-local tourists and a local pony operator are killed by terrorists. The government anticipates a heavy rush of tourists ahead of New Year celebrations in resorts like Gulmarg and Pahalgam, where some locals and tourists visit for the celebrations. These destinations see a steep decline in tourists after the Pahalgam attack.

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26 December 2025

BSF Jawans guard Gulmarg Ski Resort amidst tight security in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on December 25, 2025. Ahead of the New Year and Christmas, the Jammu and Kashmir government expects a rush to tourist destinations, particularly the ski resort in Gulmarg, which receives snowfall ahead of these events. For the safety and security of the tourists, security agencies ensure multi-layered security at key tourist destinations, including cable car terminals, forest tracks, crowded tourist spots, and major access routes. These measures are taken in the backdrop of the Pahalgam attack in April this year, where 25 non-local tourists and a local pony operator are killed by terrorists. The government anticipates a heavy rush of tourists ahead of New Year celebrations in resorts like Gulmarg and Pahalgam, where some locals and tourists visit for the celebrations. These destinations see a steep decline in tourists after the Pahalgam attack.

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25 December 2025

Hundreds of vehicles park at the famous Ski Resort Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir, India, on December 25, 2025. Experts say vehicle pollution contributes to environmental degradation, leading to dry weather patterns and reduced snowfall. Vehicular pollution is a significant environmental concern in Gulmarg, particularly due to snow-related tourist vehicles like snow bikes (snowmobiles) and ATV cars, which pose a threat to the region's fragile ecology.

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25 December 2025

Hundreds of vehicles park at the famous Ski Resort Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir, India, on December 25, 2025. Experts say vehicle pollution contributes to environmental degradation, leading to dry weather patterns and reduced snowfall. Vehicular pollution is a significant environmental concern in Gulmarg, particularly due to snow-related tourist vehicles like snow bikes (snowmobiles) and ATV cars, which pose a threat to the region's fragile ecology.

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25 December 2025

Hundreds of vehicles park at the famous Ski Resort Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir, India, on December 25, 2025. Experts say vehicle pollution contributes to environmental degradation, leading to dry weather patterns and reduced snowfall. Vehicular pollution is a significant environmental concern in Gulmarg, particularly due to snow-related tourist vehicles like snow bikes (snowmobiles) and ATV cars, which pose a threat to the region's fragile ecology.

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24 December 2025

A street vendor counts a vibrant stack of Sri Lankan Rupees in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on December 24, 2025. The nation's economy rebounds close to pre-crisis levels, with strong GDP growth and stable inflation, though experts caution that recovery remains insufficient to generate jobs or reduce poverty.

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