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Interesting things to know about recently inaugurated Maa Sharda Devi temple in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara

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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

A History Of The Bahu Fort, Jammu’s Most Iconic Monument

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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

Basohli is also known as “Vishwasthali”

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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

Interesting facts about Vaishno Devi Shrine

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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

Why is Doda called Doda?

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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

Things to know about Highest Railway Bridge in Between Koudi and Bakkal Villages of District Reasi

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The world’s highest railway bridge is gradually taking shape. It could be ready earlier than your expections. The bridge, enough to be considered an engineering marvel in the world, is 35 metre taller than the Eiffel Tower. Trains would be able to run with speeds as high as 100 kmph. Here are some more facts … Read more

Interesting things to know about Cross Border Trade with Pakistan in Jammu Kashmir

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Cross-LoC trade between India and Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir goes on, despite frequent cross-border skirmishes.  The trade was introduced with a hope that it would act as a major Confidence Building Measure (CBM) between the two countries. Here are few interesting things to know about cross-border trade between India and Pakistan … Read more

List of RTO codes for vehicle registration in Jammu & Kashmir

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It’s not a secret that the number on a vehicle’s number plate gives away the details of the registration of the vehicle. One can guess the district to which a particular vehicle belongs by looking at the number plate. Although it is not a sure shot method, yet the guess game is fun. Every state … Read more

Interesting Things to know about Roshni Act & Rs 25,000 crore

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The  Jammu and Kashmir State Lands (Vesting of Ownership to the Occupants) Act, 2001, popularly known as the Roshni Act was repealed last week, by the State Administrative Council headed by Governor Satya Pal Malik last week. It was done as it had “failed to realise the desired objectives and there were also reports of misuse … Read more

Interesting things about Heritage Model School of Jammu – Sri Ranbir Multilateral Higher Secondary School

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Sri Ranbir Model Higher Secondary School, simply called as Ranbir School, is a testament to the vision of Dogra rulers, Maharaja Ranbir Singh and Maharaja Pratap Singh. The poineer institution of J&K State, was founded by Dogra Ruler Maharaja Ranbir Singh and was constructed by Raja Partap Singh before 1880. Here are interesting things  about ‘Heritage Model School’ of … Read more

10 Interesting Facts You Probably Did Not Know About Jammu & Kashmir Bank

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The Jammu & Kashmir Bank (J&K Bank) recently completed 80 years since its foundation. Here are some other noteworthy facts about the bank: The Jammu and Kashmir Bank was founded on 1 October 1938 under letters patent issued by Maharaja Hari Singh. The Maharaja had invited eminent investors to become the founding directors and shareholders of … Read more

Things to Know About Nag Panchami: Essential festival of Dogra culture

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Naag Panchami, is a key Hindu festival dedicated to Serpent gods. Various stories and folklores are associated with the day and the day itself is celebrated on separate dates according to the local culture. While the nation celebrated Naag Panchami in August, Nag Panchami, a traditional way to faithfully worship the serpent deity in Dogra households. The … Read more

Things to know about Ranbir Canal: Lifeline of Jammu

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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

9 Things to know about world’s highest LPG bottling plant to run on Solar power in Leh

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Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the nation’ largest fuel retailer’s Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) bottling plant in Leh district of Jammu & Kashmir, the world’s highest such facility, will now be run on solar power. Here things to know about world’s highest LPG bottling plant in Leh: The company has switched its LPG liquefied petroleum gas bottling plant at Leh, … Read more

Things to know about Amarnath Yatra 2018

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Amid tight security, the first batch of the Amarnath Yatra was flagged off from Jammu’s base camp in Bhagwant Nagar on Tuesday morning. Here are few things to know about Amarnath Yatra 2018: The first batch of pilgrims wad flagged of from the Bhagwati Nagar camp in Jammu at 4.45 am on Wednesday and they … Read more

Watch Video: Purmandal – Mini Kashi of Jammu

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In an earlier article, Jammu Virasat told you the story of river Devika, the sister of river Ganga and its significance. Today, we shall introduce you with Purmandal, a sleepy little village situated on the banks of the Devika.  Purmandal is a major pilgrimage site in Samba district of Jammu region.

Read also: Devika, sister of river Ganga, flows here in Jammu

The place has number of old temples and dharmashalas.

Here is a video produced by the J & K Dharmarth Trust showcasing the beauty and significance of Purmandal

“Purmandal” is about 40 km to the east of Jammu. It is also referred as ‘Chhota Kashi’. Purmandal is situated on the banks of the Devika River, was an ancient center of trade and learning. The temples managed and maintained by J&K Dharmarth Trust.

Facts about the implementation of recommendations of the 7th pay commission in Jammu & Kashmir

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J&K, otherwise the sleepy and disturbed state has got a reason to rejoice. Amid all tension and conflict has come a good news for the state government employees and pensioners. Here are some facts about the implementation of recommendations of the 7th pay commission in J&K: Jammu & Kashmir has become the first state in India … Read more

Katra solar project: Things you didn’t know about

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Solar and other non conventional sources of energy is the future of the world’s energy needs. India is spearheading in shifting its energy dependency away from fossil fuels. In such an attempt, a solar power project has been installed at Katra Railway Station. Here are a few things to know about the project: This is … Read more

Jammu & Kashmir tops in list of shutting down Internet services in the country

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When local administration in Jammu ordered restriction of Internet services beginning from April 17th afternoon, it was the 75th such instance when Jammu & Kashmir n government had shut down Internet in last four years. 35 in a year is the highest number of Internet shutdowns ordered by a state in year 2017 and lowest … Read more

How and from where did the name Sunderbani originate?

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How did Sunderbani get its name in Jammu

Like seasons, change languages and so do the names of places. Sunderbani is a serene scenic town in Jammu division of J&K state. Here is a short story of why Sunderbani came to be called so Sunderbani is named after an ancient spring (bowli) called Sunder Baan. Baan or Bowli is Dogri for spring of … Read more