Exploring Jammu and Kashmir: From Pre-Independence to Modern Day

History OF Jammu & Kashmir

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

Viral Video Shows: Litter Scattered in Beautiful Devi Pindi, Katra

Viral Video Shows: Litter Scattered in Beautiful Devi Pindi, Katra

On x.com, user @MANIKSINGHJAMW1 shared a video of Devi Pindi, Katra, highlighting the significant amount of litter scattered in this beautiful place. A group of locals went to clean Devi Pindi and its surroundings, including a flowing drain. They collected waste bottles, cans, and many broken wine bottles, which were particularly difficult to gather. In … Read more

Watch Dogra style preparation of Ambal

Ambal is the name of a dogra cuisine that is popular in the Jammu region. Its flavours include red chiles, fenugreek seeds, tamarind, pumpkin, and jaggery. Ambal is typically made in a cast iron skillet over a “chulha,” where wood fires give the food a smoky flavour. Unsurprisingly, it is offered alongside chana and maah … Read more

Independence Day celebrations held across Jammu and Kashmir

As India marked its 73rd Independence Day, flag-unfurling ceremonies and cultural events were held across government buildings, educational institutes and several other places across the nation.

Independence Day celebrations held across Jammu and Kashmir

Ladakh

The newly announced Union Territory after the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir, celebrated Independence Day with fervour on Thursday, with the local BJP MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal saying that region has got “independence from Kashmir”.

Main Dogra – Dogri Rap Song

Consider it a bouncy Rap/Hip-Hop or simple a spoken word, ‘Main Dogra’ tells you about the current state of Jammu, keenly observed and collectively realized.

Most of all, this song was written and performed in order to push language, ‘Dogri’ into the mainstream limelight.

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Vikas Bawa Sadhu has performed in video shot where as video is  Edited & Directed by : Shayaan Bhat and music given by Varun Kumar.

Watch: Beautiful Video: Dogra main Dogra, mann mera Dogra

Bhaderwah in Jammu is new spot for ‘honeybee tourism’

The natural beauty of Jammu & Kashmir might be attracting more and more tourists from all across the state and the country but Bhaderwah region in J&K’s Doda is developing itself as a favorite destination for ‘honeybee tourism’ as well. The honeybees are on the verge of extinction which could be disastrous for whole ecosystem in the region.

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Teacher from Doda brutally thrashes students : Video viral

A video showing a teacher thrashing students in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir went viral on Thursday as authorities promised action against the teacher.

The video shows the teacher assaulting the students for being late by 10 minutes for the class at a hostel for tribal Gujjar and nomadic Bakarwal children in Doda district.

Officials said the teacher should have adopted persuasive means rather than resorting to corporal punishment.

“The teacher has confessed after he was shown the video. We have ordered an inquiry and action would be taken under rules,” officials said.

Get paid for recycling plastic bottles in Reasi

In order to prevent  discarding plastic water bottles at will, a plastic bottle  collection machine has been installed at Govt. Hospital, Bust Stand, Jana Park, Sula Park and Nai Basti in Reasi, Jammu Division.

After dropping the bottle, the person is  required to enter their mobile number, following which they will get a cash incentive of Rs 1 in their Paytm account.

The video has been posted by Daily Excelsior on its Social Media page showcasing a recycling plastic bottles machine installed in Govt. Hospital , Reasi.

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Watch: Dr Jitendra Singh taking Oath as a member of Lok Sabha in Dogri

BJP leader Dr. Jitendra Singh takes oath as Member of Parliament for the 17th Lok Sabha in mother tongue-Dogri. He represents Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency in Parliament.

Students Of Government School Singing Dogri song and appealing to society to protect trees

In the video, students singing Dogri folk song, under the shadow of Deodar trees with mountains in the backdrop, are appealing to society to protect trees to save the coming generations.

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The video of a Dogri folk song, created by students of Government Middle School in the remote Dharmal village of Udhampur district.

Read also: How much do you know about the Dogri Folk Dances?

Dharmal is a village situated in the mountainous Dudo zone of Basantgar teshil in Udhampur district, situated nearly 180 km from Jammu. The group of 14 students which has created this video belongs to the marginalised section of society but it succeeded in spreading its message across the world by singing the traditional Dogri ‘paakh’.

Udhampur village gets its first road since Independence

People of a village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district are getting a road constructed for the first time. Villagers from Marta Panchayat were waiting for road since independence reported by Times Of India.

Locals faced a lot of problems due to poor condition of roads. Students had to walk through fields for about 6-7 kilometers to reach their school. The work of road construction is done under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).

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A 73-year-old man from the village expressed his happiness over the road construction. He said, ‘As a child, I’ve been told that a road would be constructed in the village but it took years. Now when I am getting my old-age pension, we finally got the road.’

 

Jammu & Kashmir teenager bestowed with the Shaurya Chakra

Jammu & Kashmir teenager Irfan Ramzan Sheikh was bestowed with the Shaurya Chakra by President Ram Nath Kovind for foiling an attack by three militants on his house in 2017. Irfan was 14 years old then. On October 16, 2017, three militants arrived at Irfan’s door. They wanted to kill his father Ramzan Sheikh. Showing … Read more

“Kade Aao Sade Bede” Beautiful Song Showcasing Scenic Beauty and Culture of Jammu Region

Presenting to you “Kade Aao Sade Bede”, Welcome to the Paradise Unseen, a music video. The makers, SW Records and Trinetra Production, have done a great job of describing the hospitality,  scenic beauty and culture  of Jammu region in this brief music video. Needless to say that the song, sung by Arun Slan is a sweet melody to croon all day.

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Video: This Man Helping Defence Aspirants in Jammu to Realize their Dreams

Get inspired by Watching a video of the man who failed 52 time but yet he did’t give up. Every time he was rejected because of his physical height, his resolve got taller. We’re talking about Jatinder Singh Charak of Jammu who could not fulfill his dream of Making in to defence Forces.

But what he did to realize his dream will blow your mind.

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About J&K Bank Calendar 2019

Images of J&K Bank’s calendar for 2019 are out. This year, the theme is adventure sports- cycling, skiing, rock climbing, paragliding and others. Call it intentional or sheer bad luck, this time again, Jammu region seems to have been pushed to a corner. While places like Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Pahalgam etc have been specifically mentioned, only … Read more