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
Maharaja Pratap Singh’s era was a period of enlightenment for his subjects, particularly for Kashmiris. He did a lot towards establishing local self governing bodies, democratic processes, educational systems, health care & hygiene and infrastructure development during his rule. Here are some interesting facts to know about Maharaja Pratap Singh, the third Dogra ruler, ruled … Read more
Members of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly are elected for a six-year term. The seats are filled by direct election. Recently, kashmir-centric parties have opposed Union minister Jitendra Singh’s proposal to reduce the tenure of the J&K Assembly from six to five years like other states. However, Jammu-based parties are in favour of “rectifying … Read more
A tourist hot spot, a must visit when in Jammu – The Bahu Fort . Not only do we Dogra’s appreciate the majesty of this vast architectural wonder, but it draws interest from across the world. However, while we all know about the Bahu Fort and most if us have paid a visit at least once, … Read more
The town Basohli (formerly known as Vishwasthali) founded by Raja Bhupat Pal somewhere in 1635 AD, (if we visit to Kahan Singh Billowrias mention it was founded somewhere in seventh century with its capital at Balore and it flourished in sixteenth centaury). It is located on the right bank of River Ravi at an altitude … Read more
Govt. Gandhi Memorial Science College, Jammu an institution that has its roots in the annals of history of Jammu & Kashmir and has evolved and grown ever since, so as to be preserved as a part of our educational and cultural heritage. Here are few interesting things you must know about this iconic college of … 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
Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine is an icon of Jammu region. Jammu is synonymous with the abode of Maa Vaishno. Millions of people visit the shrine every year but not everyone know all the below mentioned facts. Read them to find out yourself: There is a reason behind the saying that only the chosen ones get … Read more
According to the records of rights (Misli Haqaqit) maintained by the State Revenue Department, the name of district Doda, like other districts has derived its name from its district headquarters situated at Doda. The records reveal that one of the ancient Rajas of Kishtwar whose dominion extended beyond Doda persuaded one utensil maker namely deed a migrant … Read more
FAITH & RELIGION Panchbaktar (five faces) Mahadev Mandir (temple) occupies a unique place, in Jammu, the city of temples. It is one of the oldest Shivalya in the city. Old tales and oral histories state that Adi Shankryacharya visited this site and stayed there; while some believe that it was discovered much later, during the reign of Raja Mal Dev, … Read more
Maharaja Gulab Singh, the founder of the J&K state was a general in Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s Khalsa army. During the expedition of Multan one of Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s commanders approached the fort single handedly to explode its wall, but got unfortunately killed. The dead body of the commander was likely to fall in the hands … Read more
The name of Reasi is derived from the first Raja Raspal of this area, who had shifted from Bajalta to this place. Raja Raspal converted it into a township and named it as Rasyalsi which with due passage of time changed to Reasi. Earlier this area was known as Bhimgarh principality which was established by … Read more
There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know. A Quora user asked: What is the history of Dogras? There were 3 of people who responded, but there was one answer in particular, which stood out from the rest. The reason? This response seems to be more of fact. Here it goes: Dogras … Read more
Jammu division is a place of temples, Kameshwar Temple located in Akhnoor is believed to be about 5500 year old and belongs to the era of the Pandavas. There is a very fascinating story associated to this temple which is thronged by people especially on the VishvaKarma Day. The “ Pindis” present in the Temple date back … Read more
Today, on occasion of his death anniversary, the state remembers Maharaja Ranbir Singh, a visionary leader, a warrior, a humanitarian and a scholar. In his lifetime, the Maharaja achieved various feats and initiated various reforms; one of which is the lifeline of Jammu— the Ranbir Canal. Before the construction of Ranbir Canal (before 1903 AD), irrigation … Read more
It was Maharaja Pratap Singh, of the Dogra dynasty, who first explored the possibility of a railway line connecting Jammu with Srinagar in 1898 but the idea was put on hold because of complications involved in laying the track over a hilly terrain. However, in 1905, the maharaja approved a railway line between Jammu and Srinagar … Read more
We can’t imaging our lives without mobile phone these days. But mobile phone became a part our lives in J&K very late. Nobody had mobile phones in the state before 2003. During such times, it was the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who gave green signal to mobile phone services in the state. Once … Read more
The days of recreation at Siar Baba are soon to become history. The district administration has decided to put an end to recreational activities at the holy place. Keeping in view the recent tragedy, in which several people were killed by a boulder, the district administration will soon construct a boundary wall around the holy … Read more
Jammu has grown exponentially over the past two decades. Its municipal limits have constantly been pushed over these years. The sharp decline in the city’s green cover and unabated urbanization of the banks of the Tawi are testimony to this reckless expansion. Although the population as well as the labyrinth of roads around the nikki Tawi area … Read more
Before India was partitioned along the lines of hate and religion, pilgrims from parts of India, even those of present day Pakistan too, used to visit Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. More than a century ago, they used to visit the holy shrine passing through Pangoli village of Nagrota consituency. Pangoli has a number of wells … Read more