In Focus, a collection of special series of Opinions, Trends and stories from Jammu, known and unknown; culture and heritage, unraveling the places and faces behind political struggles, myths and mysticism, literature and folklore, monuments, cuisine and soulful poetry in detail through a series of regular articles for a set period of time.
Here are the first set of In Focus series among many more to come!
The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir is enriched with the diverse number of butterflies among which swallowtails are the most liked due to their bright colour and pattern. Thus, it’s a matter of pride for the entomologists of J&K that one of our favourite insects has been declared as ‘Butterfly’ of the UT of … Read more
On June 24, 1924, the first regular issue of the weekly Urdu newspaper “Ranbir” was published in Jammu and Kashmir. This marked the beginning of journalism in the region, thanks to Lala Mulk Raj Saraf, who later became known as the Father of Journalism in Jammu and Kashmir. Saraf was inspired by the powerful personality … Read more
The old part of Jammu city is known as the walled city, but many people don’t know who gave it this look, why, and when. The walled look of the city continued until 1947 and even afterwards after getting the look in the middle of the 18th century AD. Now, hardly anyone can trace any … Read more
Union Home Minister Amit Shah e-inaugurated Maa Sharda Devi Temple at Teetwal on the banks of Kishanganga River near Line of Control in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Following are some Interesting things to know about Maa Sharda Devi : 1. Maa Sharda Devi Temple is at Teetwal on the banks of Kishanganga River near Line … Read more
Kishtwar-Chhatroo-Synthen Top- Dakshum-Anantnag Circuit is having matchless beauty, it is one of the most beautiful tourist circuits of the country. A motor rally was also organised by the “Himalayan Motor Sports” in which 33 racers, drawn from various states of the country, passed through this beautiful circuit. It traversed through Dakshum, Synthen, Mughal Maidan, Kishtwar, … Read more
A specialty of the Duggar homeland is kalari. People who live in Duggar’s hilly areas have been producing milk products for ages. According to legend, KALARI was born in the chilly hills of Duggar in the line of this trade. Due to the product’s distinctive sour flavour and nutritional benefits, villages and cities were gradually … Read more
Let’s use International Women’s Day as an opportunity to consider Jammu & Kashmir’s status of Women in the areas of gender equality and women’s empowerment. Here are statistical figures divulge upon the disadvantages to which women of the UT are subject to that you need to know: The story of women in J&K, as told … Read more
Story about brave Dogra kings, their contribution & respect ,they had earned in Lahore court due to their political acumen and bravery. Along with three famous brothers at Lahore court, one of the well respected and favorite of Maharaja Ranjit Singh was Raja Heera Singh, son of Raja Dhyan Singh and nephew of Maharaja Gulaab … Read more
Jammu (J&K) has a fort with which the city’s history is claimed to have began. It is known as Bahu Fort and is located on the left bank of the Tawi River. This fort is thought to have been constructed by Raja Bahulochan probably about 1000 BC. The Fort is thought to have consistently endured … Read more
Krishan Chander Park in poonch where 14700 blooming Tulips of different varieties are welcoming visitors and locals. Krishan Chander Park is name after renowned Urdu fiction writer Krishan Chandar. Poonch might have not been the birthplace of the renowned Urdu fiction writer Krishan Chandar, yet he had developed eternal bonds with area of Peer Panchal, … Read more
The first tourist village, Panchari, in Jammu Division of Udhampur, was launched recently at the Sankari Devta ground in Meer Panchari. Panchari is a hill resort covered with rich conifer forest on the side, a small township on the other side. It is surrounded by Natha Top on the east, Saroli Dhar on the West, Shankhpaul … Read more
The love for food can take you from small unknown streets to well-known restaurants, but there are some popular dishes in Jammu that are found everywhere. Nowadays momos or dim sums are one of the most loved evening bites of the Jammuites. Moving beyond the original steamed and fried variations, people in Jammu have added … Read more
Bhaderwah as it is known as Chota Kashmir is popular for the festivals and fairs of every community. It is a region of fairs and festivals in Jammu . Its fairs and festivals have profoundly enriched the culture of the people. Mela Patt is a famous festival of Bhaderwah. Here are seven things to know … Read more
According to one of the most popular myths, the name Jammu is derived from the name of Raja Jambulochan, the founder of the city. Jammu has a historical significance in India and is also the best city in terms of spiritual tourism. Here we bringing you three historical facts about Jammu you must know: 1. … Read more
Paragliding is an adventure sport that has inbuilt characteristics of adrenaline rush, absolute thrill and getting one closest to feeling like a free bird in the sky. India is known for its exotic locations for paragliding, to step out and to unleash ourselves from the bonds of social distancing and quarantine, Jammu has some amazing … Read more
The frontier erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir is dotted with massive forts constructed by the Dogra rulers to protect their land from foreign invaders. Needless to say, the forts of Jammu and Kashmir are of immense importance even in modern times to understand the history of Jammu & Kashmir. One such fort is the … Read more
Ramban is almost the central point on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. For this reason it is also called the “and” between “Jammu and Kashmir”. It is a newly carved out district of Jammu and Kashmir state which came into being on 01-04-2007 after the erstwhile Doda district was further split into three districts of Ramban,Kishtwar … Read more
The government of Jammu & Kashmir recently approved the implementation of JK Film policy 2021 which was earlier launched by J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The policy was launched with much fanfare in the presence of Bollywood actor Amir Khan and film-maker Raj Kumar Hirani besides others at SKICC. According to the department of information, … Read more
One of the most famous street food of Dogra’s is Chole Ala Kulcha and this delicacy is cherished by street food lovers. From school kids to office goers, everyone seems to enjoy this masaledaar street food snack that is more like a meal in itself. Here are four interesting things you should know about Dogra … Read more
In these difficult times, when the world as a whole is locked up inside the homes and life has come to a still, there are few, who on the call of their duty and sense of responsibility are sleeves up for this war against unseen enemy. Health care workers, these days are running from pillar … Read more