Dal Lake floating post office extends working hours for tourists
The houseboat-based Lal Chowk Head Post Office will now operate from 9 am to 9 pm to manage increased footfall.
The floating post office in Jammu and Kashmir's Dal Lake will now remain open for extended hours to manage the rising number of tourists, according to The New Indian Express.
The Lal Chowk Head Post Office, which operates from a houseboat near Nehru Park, will function from 9 am to 9 pm.
The Department of Posts (DoP) stated that the decision was taken due to considerable footfall at Nehru Park and growing demand for postal services beyond regular hours.
DoP officials said the extended hours will provide tourists, houseboat operators, shikara walas, and locals greater flexibility to access services.
In a separate development, aspirants for Jammu and Kashmir Bank recruitment have demanded the age limit for 1,356 posts be increased from 30 to 40 years.
The bank advertised 323 Probationary Officer posts and 1,033 Banking Associate posts, with the general category age limit fixed between 20 and 30 years as of January 1, 2026.