Srinagar, June 15 -- The announcement by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to reopen eight prominent tourist destinations in Kashmir is a significant and optimistic turn for the region. Following the tragic terror attack on April 22, authorities were compelled to shut down several tourist spots as a security precaution. Now, after a thorough review of the situation, the decision to reopen these places in a phased manner is both timely and welcome-not just as a signal of improved security but as a catalyst for socio-economic revival. Kashmir's natural beauty has long made it a jewel in the country's tourism crown. However, frequent disturbances have often disrupted the lives of the people whose livelihoods are intricately tied to the flow of...