The Directorate of Tourism in Kashmir has taken a noteworthy step by announcing to register and train a batch of 100 female tourist guides. This initiative aims not only to promote gender inclusiveness but…
Srinagar, January 18: From showcasing Kashmir’s traditional crafts to innovative artistic expressions, an ongoing ‘Naqsh o Nigar’ exhibition has emerged as a platform for budding artists of the Valley. Organised by the…
Srinagar, December 30: Known for selling medicines at very cheap rates, the Jan Aushadi Kendras are gaining fame as ‘Modi ki Dukaan’ in the Kashmir valley. Irshad Ahmad, who owns a Jan…
Srinagar: There was a time when Ghulam Qadir Kumar, a potter from Chadoora in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district, would make thousands of earthen ‘diyas’ ahead of Diwali. Now, there are not many takers…
Being a popular tourist destination, Kashmir valley is dotted with lots of boarding and lodging places ranging from luxury hotels to popular houseboats on the Dal Lake. However, if you are looking…
Srinagar: Have you tasted pure and organic Kashmiri butter? Do you know it is wrapped in Chinar leaves when sold? If the answer is no, you should pay a visit to the…
Srinagar: Ahead of the new academic session, Committee for Fixation and Regulation of Fee of Private Schools (FFRC) has warned educational institutions against charging refundable deposits or advance fee from parents. The…
Srinagar: Amid the gloom, a whiff of fresh air. A Kashmiri wedding song sung by a non-local labourer is breaking the internet. In the video, a non-local singer can be seen singing “Qadam che…
A number of union ministers have visited Jammu and Kashmir in the recent past as part of the central government’s ongoing mega outreach programme. During these visits, few interacted with the local…
Srinagar: Even as the fruit growers in Kashmir are presently harvesting the traditional delicious apples, several new types grown here especially the Gala strains and super varieties have already flooded the markets…
Srinagar: Temples in the Kashmir valley witnessed a decent rush of tourists and Kashmiri Pandits on the festive occasion of Mahanavmi. While a ‘havan’ and pooja were performed on the last day…
The documentation of a rare herb ‘Jogi Padshah’ (Saussurea gossypiphora)’ in the upper reaches of Sonmarg on the Kashmir-Ladakh axis has interested the tour operators dealing with niche foreign tourists including those…
Srinagar: Forget Jamaican reggae, Kashmir rapper Ubaid Taj Beigh’s ‘Koshur Reggae’ is breaking the internet. From Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon to ordinary Kashmiris, Ubaid’s heartbreak song is being shared by one and…