Category: Community

No action against non-JK vehicle owners: Govt to HC

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The government Wednesday informed the High Court that no action would be taken against the owners of the vehicles not registered in Jammu and Kashmir. Appearing before a Bench led by Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey, Advocate General assured the court that no action would be taken as the matter is sub-judice. Later, the court granted a week to the Advocate General to file the government’s response in the plea challenging the new order by Regional Transport Officer, Kashmir which says that the “Vehicles purchased outside JK with non-JK registration numbers…

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Parents worried as Schools across Kashmir Valley report fresh covid cases

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Most of the schools have asked the parents to send their wards on alternate days to maintain Covid protocols such as social distancing. Some schools have also decided to run two shifts in the day to reduce the class strength by half. At-least 50 students from two south Kashmir schools including 36 students in a private school in Kulgam district and 14 in a government school in Anantnag district were found infected with coronavirus along with a handful of teachers and staff during random testing drives in schools in Kashmir…

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Pari Mahal ‘An abode of fairies’

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Pari Mahal, also known as The Palace of Fairies, is located at the top of the Zabarwan mountain range, overlooking the city of Srinagar and the south-west of Dal Lake. The place is a remarkable example of Islamic architecture and patronage of art during the reign of the then Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The garden is 5 kilometres away west of the centre of Srinagar and consists of six-terraces aligned roughly north-south, with its uppermost point at its southern end, and arched retaining walls supporting the terraces against the mountain.…

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Badamwari to open from March 21

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The famed Badamwari in Srinagar which is witnessing an almond bloom will open for visitors from March 21, officials said today. “Tourism Department is organizing cultural evening at Badamwari Garden from 4 PM to 6 PM on March 20 (Saturday) to announce its opening and the garden will be open for [the] general public from March 21 (Sunday),” said an official. He said Secretary Tourism, Sarmad Hafeez along with Director Tourism Kashmir, Dr. GN Itoo will be present at the cultural evening. For Booking & Information can visit JKL Travels…

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Narparistan the Epitome of Faith

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The auspicious arrival of Hazrat Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (R.A) heralded a new era in the history of Kashmir. Almost every sphere of the society had its impact felt as the immigrants who accompanied the great missionary settled in the state. The traditional account puts the number of people as seven hundred, comprising religious luminaries, sufis, artisans and skilled persons which is corroborated by the contemporary and later sources. In the spiritual sphere the mystic silsilhas or orders were introduced by these Sufis. Among the luminaries accompanying Mir Syed Ali…

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Hammam Concepts: Kashmir Vs Turkey

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Although the concept and architecture of hammams in Kashmir and Turkey differ, they served as a popular spot for socializing in both places Hammams utilize an age-old technique and a very eminent heating system in Kashmir. While the concept of hammam originated in Turkey, this system was introduced to the Kashmiris by Mughals, who came to India in the 16th century from Central Asia. Besides the popular cuisines, arts and crafts, hammams continue to be one of the most lavish traditions in Kashmir. However, the hammam concept is different in…

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Noon Chai, Kashmir’s favorite salty beverage

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Noon Chai or Sheer Chai—a pink-coloured salted tea with a mixture of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) has been the traditional beverage of Kashmiris for centuries. People in Kashmir are known to be connoisseurs of making Noon Chai and usually consume it in the morning and the afternoon with Tchwoer or Girda (Oven-baked bread). What makes the tea pink? While preparing the tea, it develops a maroon hue through oxidation and aeration by mixing a certain amount of sodium bicarbonate. However, the origins of Noon Chai is not confirmed as to…

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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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Oont Kadal: 17th century Kashmir’s Mughal era bridge

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Oont Kadal is a stone masonry bridge which was built in late 1670s during the Mughal rule Heading towards the world-famous Mughal Garden Nishat, a hump-like bridge – Onte Kadal in the middle of Dal Lake, grabs the attention of every traveler. The arch-like structure is more than it looks. The bridge has succeeded in alluring local, national, and international visitors who tread the path of Dal Lake. Oont Kadal is a stone masonry bridge which was built in the late 1670s during the Mughal rule. The bridge was essentially…

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Hokh Syun: Kashmir’s centuries-old tradition of dried veggies is dwindling

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Hokh Syun is preserved through drying or dehydrating, wherein the water or the moisture from the vegetables is removed to make sure that the food is dry and is ready to be stored for the winters For centuries, Kashmiris have been sun-drying vegetables and fruits and storing these dried veggies – locally known as Hokh Syun, to consume during the harsh winters. The winter of Kashmir is cold and long and the people of Kashmir have developed their unique traditions of coping with it – one of them is consuming…

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