PEOPLE AND THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS

Facts You Should Know About Brigadier Rajendra Singh (M.V.C), Saviour of Kashmir

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Facts You Should Know About Brigadier Rajendra Singh (M.V.C), Saviour of Kashmir

Brigadier Rajendra Singh (M.V.C), known as the Saviour of Kashmir, played a crucial role in defending Jammu and Kashmir from the Pakistani invasion in 1947. His unparalleled bravery and strategic acumen delayed the enemy’s advance, enabling the state’s accession to India and earning him a lasting legacy of valor and sacrifice. Here are some interesting … Read more

Udhampur’s girl wins voice of Punjab ‘Chhota Champ’ season 6 title

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A girl from a small village of district Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir, not only win hearts of many with her singing but also the Voice of Punjab ‘Chota Champ’ title telecast of PTC Punjabi. Ananya Sharma grabbed the Voice Of Punjab Chhota Champ season 6 title by beating other contestants like Tashmeen Kaur, Navroop … Read more

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

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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’.

Meet Tech Divya a YouTuber from Jammu

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All of 16 years old, Divya Gandotra is among this year’s India’s Young Achievers. This Youtuber, blogger and PIIT, Greater Noida student who is best known for making videos about Tech content, smartphones, laptops, software and other stuff. After only two years of starting her YouTube channel with the name “Tech Divya” , Divya has amassed … Read more

About the person who translated Quran in Dogri

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Azra Choudhary, 62, a retired official from the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, has translated the Quran in Dogri language for people of the Jammu province. The initiative, taken five years ago by Azra, got national recognition a few days ago when her translated version of Dogri Quran was released at … Read more

All about candidates from Jammu & Kashmir who qualify Civil Services exam this year

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The list of 759 successful candidates made public by the UPSC on Friday included seven names belonging to the Jammu region. Those from Jammu region, who have made it to the Civil Services, include Rehana Bashir of Salwa Poonch, Abhishek Augustya of village Railway Line Patrick, R S Pura , Sunny Gupta of Rajinder Bazar … Read more

Century strong, their commitment to the Indian democracy is commendable

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Meet Kripa Ram, 100, retired Capt Daulat Ram from Reasi and watch video of 93 year old  second world war veteran from Billawar. One has reached his century and the other two are about to! They say that they’ve been on the pitch since the beginning. They are not cricketers; they’re voters! Both are all … Read more

Jammu & Kashmir teenager bestowed with the Shaurya Chakra

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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

Narsingh Dev Jamwal: Interesting things to know

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Dogri Poet Narsingh Dev Jamwal got prestigious Padma Shri Award, one of the highest civilian awards of the country. Narsingh Dev Jamwal of Jammu has been named for conferment of this award for his work in the field of literature and education. The award was presented by the President of India at a ceremonial function … Read more

Sewing with feet : She never let her disability come in her way

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If God gives you lemons, make lemonade then; the phrase is commonplace but somebody from Udhampur is living it. Madhu is a 28-year-old woman from Udhampur and is beautifully sewing her dreams. Born with disability in her hands, she started stitching clothes from a young age using her legs. As she gained expertise in her … Read more

This woman from Poonch is eliminating boundarie

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People across the border, from PoJK, are obliged by the efforts of one Romi Sharma. Romi, a writer, artist and social worker, has become the brand ambassador for people in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) as her social media effort to reach out to displaced families of 1947 is gaining overwhelming support from people from … Read more

Anil Tickoo of Jammu creates history, wins Sangeet Natak Akademi Award

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Another personality from Jammu has made it to the national scene.  Anil Tickoo, an actor of Natrang theatre, actor has been conferred the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Acting by the President Ram Nath Kovind. Here is what you need to know about Mr Tickoo: Anil Tickoo has created the history for being the first … Read more

Know about 2019 Padma Shri Awardees from Jammu & Kashmir

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Narsingh Dev Jamwal, Fayaz Ahmad Jan and Tsering Norboo of Jammu & Kashmir State have been selected for prestigious Padma Shri Awards, one of the highest civilian awards of the country, announced on the eve of 70th Republic Day. Narsingh Dev Jamwal of Jammu has been named for conferment of this award for his work … Read more

Things to know about native of Jammu, who has successfully conquer seven of the highest peaks of the world

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Colonel Ranveer Singh Jamwal, a native of Jammu, has become the first serving army man to successfully conquer seven of the highest peaks of the world. Here is everything you need to know about him: Col Jamwal, is a resident of village Badhori in district Samba of J&K. Departing on December 25, 2018 he climbed … Read more

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

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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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Watch Video of Dr Sarju: Marketing level extreme

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Meet Dr Sarju from Ustad Mohalla, Jammu. This doctor specializes in shoes and not human anatomy! And don’t take him lightly; he has got an entire philosophy to justify his title. Watch this video by JK Media. We are all applause for the spirit of this shoe-legend:

Mohammad Amin Sourawardi may have left this mortal world, but his legacy lives on through his Ramlila.

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Associating Ramlila with a Muslim may sound strange in today’s world, but it was not so for Sourawardi. Setting an example of religious harmony, Mohammed Amin Sourawardi, translated the verses of the Ramayana into Urdu for Ramlila decades ago in Doda. Sourawardi died in 2008 at the age of 96 and even after 10 years, … Read more

Doctor sahib who make effigies for Dussehra in Jammu & Kashmir

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Mohammad Gayasuddin, a Unani practitioner from Uttar Pradesh, takes a break from his practice for a month every year so that he can come to Jammu and Kashmir and make effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkarana and Meghnath for Dussehra. He manages a team of 60 artists, who travel to the state to create effigies for the … Read more

Singer from Ladakh leaves ‘TV singing show’ judges ‘amazed’

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Recently a Ladakhi girl has started wooing India with her melodious voice. She is participating in Love Me India, on AND TV contest for children. Here is what you should know about this young talent: Stanzin Edzes, from Ladakh, is just 11 years old and studies in class 6, but she has already won millions … Read more