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Handicrafts and Handloom Dept reaches out to stalwarts, seeks their support in artisans’ welfare & boosting sales SRINAGAR: In a bid to benefit from the colossal experience gained over years of perseverance and patience in the field of art and crafts, the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, today organized a meeting with the National […]
District Administration Anantnag celebrates Jashn-e-Chillai-Kalan
ANANTNAG: The District Administration Anantnag organized the Jashn-e-Chillai-Kalan cultural event today at Wazirbagh Anantnag which aimed to promote public outreach and cultural engagement. The event also saw overwhelming participation from cultural enthusiasts & youth. Prominent local artists including Anil Koul (popular comedy artist), Ayaan Sajad (Young Sufi Singer and Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awardee), Ishfaq Kawa […]
Unified Call for Dignity & Healing: GMC Srinagar marks World Leprosy Day
SRINAGAR: The Postgraduate Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, in collaboration with the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists & Leprologists (IADVL) J&K branch organized a Continuing Medical Education (CME) program to mark World Leprosy Day. The event, themed ‘Unified Call for Dignity & Healing’, aimed to raise awareness, update medical […]
DC Kulgam reviews arrangements for Urs of Syed Noor Shah Wali Bagdadi (RA)
KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan today chaired a meeting to review arrangements for annual urs of Sufi saint Hazrat Syed Noor Shah Saheb Wali Bagdadi (RA). Chairman Local Intizamia Committee Kund informed that the Urs of the saint will commence from February 01 and shall be observed with reverence & religious fervour […]
DC Bandipora chairs District Rent Assessment Committee meeting
BANDIPORA: The Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri on Thursday chaired the District Rent Assessment Committee (DRAC) meeting here in the VC room, Mini Secretariat Bandipora. The Committee discussed the fixation of rent of various structures in which various government offices are functioning across the district. On the occasion, a total of 18 cases were presented […]
Dr. Mushtaq Rather Among 11 Doctors Invited to President’s ‘At Home Reception’ on Republic Day
Srinagar: Dr. Mushtaq Rather, former Director of Health Services Kashmir, was among 11 distinguished doctors from across India invited to the Rashtrapati Bhavan for the prestigious ‘At Home Reception’ on January 26. The event, hosted by the President of India, serves as a platform to recognize individuals who have made exceptional contributions to their respective […]
‘Pet Love’ at its peak in Kashmir
By: Sualiha Zubair Srinagar: In the serene landscapes of Kashmir, an unexpected trend has been taking place. Over the past few years, pets, particularly cats have become an integral part of Kashmiri households. Historically, Kashmiris have always kept animals, not just as companions but for practical reasons. Cows, goats, and sheep were indispensable to agrarian […]
Science, Spirituality, Kashmir and the Maha Kumbh
By: Rahul Pawa Maha Kumbh resonates deeply with the land of Rishis—Kashmir, a cradle of spiritual and intellectual advancements, particularly through the teachings of Kashmiri Shaivism. Known for their profound contributions to philosophy, literature, and spirituality, these Vedic scholars have long recognised the Kumbh as a crucible of wisdom. As the first rays of the […]
