Day: February 21, 2021

A two-day winter carnival in Pahalgam generates new hope within the industry

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A two-day winter carnival to revive the tourism sector, hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, began at the famous resort of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, an official spokesman said.The popular tourist spot reverberated with colorful activities, including cultural programs, display of art and craft, live painting, and calligraphy both by amateurs and professionals, as the carnival organized by the Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir, began at the resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, he said. The festival was inaugurated by Director Tourism, Kashmir, G N Itoo. Traditional music performances…

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Pheran the King of winter garments in Kashmir

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With the changing lifestyle of people across the globe, Koshur Pheran (traditional attire) is still considered the king of winter dresses and has got a special place in the lives of people in the Valley. The unisex garment has long been part of the valley’s traditional wear and is associated with the Kashmiri identity like Kanger and Wazwaan. Its history is as old as Kashmiri civilization, but its design has seen minor changes over the past several decades. As per historians, the traditional Pheran extends to the feet, which was…

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Army Human Rights record in J&K have raised barrier before German Arms Exports

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The country is India’s sixth-largest trading partner and its largest trading partner from the European Union. Concerns over the security forces’ human rights record in Jammu and Kashmir have raised a barrier before Germany’s small arms exports to India. German regulations and covenants restrict, and often prohibit, arms sales to nations or regions where their use might cause direct or collateral damage to civilian populations and institutions. Two Indian security officials familiar with the bar on German small arms producers said these companies had failed to obtain export licences from…

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