Srinagar, May 29 -- In the wake of the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the wounds of Kashmir-both emotional and economic-have been laid bare once again. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's recent statement, urging the promotion of local tourism in Jammu and Kashmir, is not just a timely but crucial intervention. His call for renewed efforts to reinvigorate the Valley's tourism sector from within resonates deeply for people who have long relied on the vibrancy of our scenic beauty and cultural richness to sustain their livelihood and identity. Tourism in Kashmir is more than an economic pillar-it is a lifeline that connects our people to the rest of country and the world. Every visitor who walks along the banks of the Jhelum, sails in a sh...