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: Even as the talks between the government and mutton dealers to fix retail rates remained inconclusive, the retailors are now mulling to form another coordination committee to end the stalemate. Though…
Srinagar: Mohammad Aslam Bhat starts his day by banging vessels at a quaint shop near Shah-e-Hamadan shrine on the banks of Jhelum in the old city. He may look just like another…
Srinagar: Forget mutton, camel meat is tickling taste buds in Kashmir.Demand for camel meat has witnessed an increase amid the ongoing mutton shortage in the Kashmir valley. Several mutton retailers are presently…
Srinagar: Students from humble backgrounds, who studied at lesser-known schools of remote areas in the Kashmir valley made their presence felt by scoring full marks in Class X exams. The residences of…
Srinagar: Schools have decided to adopt a mix of online and offline classes up to the eighth standard from the next month. Several schools have decided to continue with online classes for…
Srinagar: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is launching a major outreach programme to build bonds with the youth across Kashmir. Unde ‘Kashmir ki baat youth ke saath’ initiative, BJP will be holding a series…
Srinagar: Nisar Ahmad Mahaldar’s family kneads 50 kilograms of maize flour on alternate days to make ‘makai-woer’ that was once a much sought after bakery product in Kashmir valley. Though bakers of…
Srinagar: Schools have asked parents to sign consent letters before the resumption of classes. While some parents are willing to sign the letters, others are wondering if online classes will go on…
Srinagar: The stone-engravers of Kashmir valley have of late witnessed an unprecedented increase in demand for plates with specific Islamic engravings to cast away ‘spells of the evil eye’. Though the demand…
Photos: KM/Umar Ganie Srinagar: Colleges in Kashmir valley on Monday saw a semblance of pre-Covid times with the resumption of offline classes. After remaining shut for the most part of 2020, both…