Day: July 24, 2025

Kashmir’s Handicraft Heritage Under Threat: The Crisis of Counterfeit Carpets

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Kashmir's Handicraft Heritage Under Threat: The Crisis of Counterfeit Carpets

Kashmir Carpet Industry Battles Counterfeit Crisis – Artisans Call for Government Action By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 23 July 2025 A Legacy in Jeopardy The famed hand-knotted carpets of Kashmir—woven with intricate designs, natural dyes, and generations of skill—are facing an unprecedented challenge. A wave of counterfeit, machine-made carpets being sold as authentic Kashmiri pieces is shaking the very foundation of the region’s centuries-old craft heritage. The crisis came into sharp focus when a craft dealer in North Kashmir’s Tangmarg was blacklisted by the Department of Handicrafts for selling…

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Jammu Region Reels Under Monsoon Fury: 2 Dead, NH-44 Blocked, Red Alert in Effect

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Jammu Region Reels Under Monsoon Fury: 2 Dead, NH-44 Blocked, Red Alert in Effect

Jammu Monsoon Crisis 2025: Landslides Kill Two, NH-44 Blocked, Red Alert Issued Across J&K By: Javid Amin | Jammu | 23 July 2025 Nature’s Wrath Unleashed in J&K The Jammu region is once again in the grip of an escalating monsoon emergency, with torrential rains causing fatal landslides, flash floods, and massive infrastructure disruptions across several districts. From Reasi to Rajouri, Ramban to Udhampur, the landscape has turned into a battleground of survival—roads washed away, rivers swollen, and families trapped in vulnerable zones. “The situation is being monitored 24×7. All…

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