Amid looming threats of fidayeen attacks by militants ahead of Republic Day, the J&K Government has shut private coaching centers in Srinagar. “We have been […]
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Famed Kashmir’s traditional wicker craft struggles to survive
Passionate about music, 26-year-old Shabir Ahmad Bhat of Kanil Mohalla, Chrar-e-Sharief always wanted to become a singer. But “fate did not support” him for that. […]
Kangris still first choice to keep Kashmir warm
With electricity supply erratic this winter, kangri — the traditional earthen firepot woven in wicker — has emerged as an useful means to fight subzero […]
A film from Kashmir after 45 years but unfortunately, it won’t release in the Valley itself
Film aficionados in Kashmir won’t be able to watch it since no cinema in the Valley has been functional for close to two decades. On […]
At Vaishno Devi, Floral offerings to be turned into incense
Offering flowers at shrines is a religious ritual as they are considered a symbol of devotion and reverence. To respect their sanctity, flowers are mostly […]
Mirwaiz urges India, Pakistan to stop bloodshed on LoC
Separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday urged India and Pakistan to stop “senseless killings” on the Line of Control (LoC), saying that soldiers were […]
NHAI says ‘No to private negotiation’ for land acquisition for semi-ring road
National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) which is acquiring around 6000 kanals of land through state government for construction of 62 km long alternate highway […]
Swedish skier killed in avalanche at Gulmarg, another rescued
A Swedish tourist was killed Thursday when an avalanche tore through a Himalayan resort in Indian Kashmir popular with skiers, police said. The 25-year-old victim […]
Winter losing its bite over the years
The winter in Kashmir is synonymous with snow, freezing cold, dearth of essentials and disruption in connectivity. Elders, however, believe that winter has lost its […]
Republic Day still 9 days away, but frisking begins across Kashmir
Government forces have started a massive “frisking operation” in Kashmir way ahead of January 26, even as the police have erected makeshift checkpoints in Srinagar […]