India’s ‘Jewel in the Crown’ sinking: Houseboats empty since April attack Kashmir Patriot Sep 20, 2025 Owners say facing ‘hardest period’, unable to afford repairs; ‘Out of 3,000 houseboats, only 30-40 occupied’ Srinagar: On Srinagar’s Nigeen and Jhelum lakes, silence has replaced the laughter of tourists. The beautiful houseboats, once!-->!-->!-->…