Jammu, June 13 -- Seeks review of Oct closure schedule, urges measures to safeguard tourism
New Delhi, Jun 12: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has separately met Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Minister for Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu in New Delhi and raised concerns over the proposed closure of Srinagar International Airport from October 1 to 16, 2026, scheduled under Phase III of the runway resurfacing project.
During the meetings, the CM underscored the importance of maintaining uninterrupted air connectivity to J&K, particularly during the peak autumn tourism season when the Valley attracts a large number of visitors from across the country.
While acknowledging that the resurfacing works are essential for oper...