In a recent episode of @yatrauncutwithiffyexplorer, Niharika delves into the rich and complex history of Jammu and Kashmir through a captivating conversation with Major General Goverdhan Singh Jamwal, AVSM MLC (Retd.). This podcast is a treasure trove of historical insights and personal anecdotes from a decorated military veteran whose career has been both illustrious and … Read more
Scripts are fascinating, as they are systems of written symbols representing spoken language sounds. When we came across an account on Quora describing the relationship between Gurmukhi, Takri, Lande, and Dogra Akkhar, we knew we had to share it with you. Here is what Kanwalpal Singh Flora writes about the relationship between Gurmukhi, Takri, Lande, … Read more
Jammu, often referred to as the “City of Temples,” is a paradise for travelers seeking a blend of spiritual enrichment and natural beauty. Nestled in the northernmost part of India, Jammu is a gateway to the Himalayas and a treasure trove of historical and cultural wonders. In this detailed guide, we will explore the most … Read more
Devsathan Baba Shivo Goran is a well-known Hindu temple situated in Samba Region of Jammu & Kashmir. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is venerated here as Baba Shivo Goran, this temple is among the region’s oldest and most esteemed shrines. It draws thousands of devotees from across India and beyond. In 13th century Jammu ,where … Read more
Amar Mahal, a picturesque palace standing tall on the banks of the River Tawi in Jammu, holds within its walls a rich tapestry of Dogra history. From French-inspired architecture to royal disagreements and a transformative journey into a museum, here are 8 fascinating things to know about this regal marvel. 1. French Elegance on the … Read more
On Wednesday, Sep 1, 2021, J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha launched Rural Enterprises Acceleration Programme titled ‘Saath’ for Self Help Group women, “SAATH :Together for a Better Tomorrow. Under this initiative of the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (UMEED), the Governor confirmed that the SHG women entrepreneurs will be provided mentoring and handholding through … Read more
The Modi government today revoked the special status to Jammu and Kashmir and has introduced J&K Reornganisation Bill 2019 in the Rajya Sabha to reorganise the state into two separate Union Territories -Jammu and Kashmir, which will have a legislature, and Ladakh, which will be without a legislature. With introduction of the new bill, a … Read more
Jammu is a land of shrines and pilgrimages. They are numerous and varied, and belongs to various faiths. There is hardly a village or town which does not have a shrine of its own. And many of them are of more than local importance. Jammu province has three lakes, Mansar, Surinsar and Sanasar. The first … Read more
Jammu Municipal Corporation, JMC is going to launch a home security scheme soon. Under the scheme, intelligent home security solutions will be provided to the citizens. Here is what you need to know about the scheme: The scheme has been named as Jammu Suraksha Yojana. JMC Commissioner, Pankaj Magotra has made announcement about the scheme. … Read more
Kimb (किम्ब) is a chaat from Dogra Cuisine – The cuisine of Jammu. Kimb is a fruit which is from citrus family grown in Jammu Region. Peel off the skin and then squeeze out its juice(which can be used in preparing Kachaloo or even Pickles). And then Cut into small pieces and then Mix it with … Read more
The only Hindu (Rajput) family living in Batagund village of Shopian for the last several decades had remained untouched by violence till Friday. On Thursday, when Special Police Officer (SPO) Kulwant Singh, 35, returned home from work at Batagund village of Shopian, his mother could sense his anxiety. But he did not talk about it … Read more
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has withdrawn from the coalition it had formed with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Jammu and Kashmir. The decision was announced by party general secretary Ram Madhav after BJP’s J&K lawmakers had a meeting with Amit Shah in Delhi. Chief minister Mehbooba Mufti has submitted her letter of resignation … Read more
In the process of digitising the system, the Transport Department of Jammu and Kashmir has made it more complicated for the public to register their vehicles as it take more visits to the Regional Transport Office (RTO) to complete the online process. The department, which has started digitising the system, has made almost everything online … Read more