Jammu/Srinagar, Dec, 14, 2024: Secretary, Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, Harvinder Kour, has condoled the demise of noted Urdu poet, Hamdam Kashmiri who passed away on Friday after brief illness.  Expressing deep sorrow over the demise...

By - MANZOOR AKASH                        Nestled within the picturesque landscapes and tranquil ambiance of Rafiabad, lies a small town Dangiwacha, en-route to a well-known picnic spot of Mundajji, away at some 18 kilometersfrom the district headquarters of Baramulla that holds...

Muradabad Kreeri June 23 : Death of mother of Shabnam Tilgami has been widely Condoled across Socio- Political and literary Circles. The deceased left for heavenly abode today evening and was laid to rest at her ancestral graveyard at Tilgam...

MS. Sudha Sarswat, a young award winning poetess from Rajasthan has translated Former Secretary Culture Academy Dr. Rafeeq Masoodi Sahib's collection of kashmiri collection of verses  *" Panun Dod Panin Dug"*(My Pain:My Affliction)* which was released in 2012. The book...

SRINAGAR: In an endeavour to put Srinagar City on the Map of International Film Festival Circuit and to pay a special tribute to the legendary Bollywood actor Dev Anand on his 100th  birth anniversary, the Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz...

The World University of Design (WUD) has once again pushed the boundaries of creativity with the presentation of INTERFACES, an Indo-European exhibition in association with Alliance Française. This unique exhibition celebrates the transformative power of printmaking and brings together renowned...

SRINAGAR: In a remarkable tribute to Professor Mohi-uddin Hajini, the esteemed organization, Halqa Adab Sonawari, flawlessly organized a grand celebration in his honor at HSS Shadipora. This auspicious event attracted numerous notable personalities from diverse fields. The event was graced...

Eid al-Fitr is one of the most important religious holidays for Muslims around the world. It marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast from dawn to dusk, abstaining from food, drink, and other physical...

SRINAGAR: As a tribute to Sheikh Nooruddin Wali (RA) and to showcase the mystic tradition of sufism through music and poetry, the district administration Kulgam in collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts today organised a grand sufi music event at Mini-secretariat here. The Sufi Musical Event was attended by Chairperson, DDC Kulgam, Mohd Afzal Parrey; Deputy Commissioner, Dr.Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat; SSP Kulgam, Sahil Sarangal; ADDC, Showkat Ahmad Rather; Regional Director IGNCFA, Shruti Awasti; DDC Member Kulgam, Gh Mohi Ud Din and DDC member, Manzgam Jameela Chowdhary besides other officials from the district Administration. The renowned artists from Mehnaaz Sangeet Group, Gulshan Musical Group, Yamberzul sufiyana group performed at the event with beautiful sufi Kalams having mystic importance as well as depicting teachings of Sufis and Rishis. The Chairperson DDC while speaking on the occasion said that Kalam-e-Mutabarka (sacred poetry) of Sheikh Nooruddin Wali (RA) is unique in style and talks of universal brotherhood, love and compassion and we must follow his teachings religiously. Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner said that Kulgam is birth place of Hazrat Sheikul Aalam Sheikh Nooruddin Noorani (RA), popularly known as Nund Reshi, who is the most revered saint and this fest is a tribute to the saint and to showcase the mystic tradition of sufism through his music and poetry. The event followed by a launch of a Book written by Dr.Nisar Nadeem, "Shruken Shruki Metserith". Eventually, Artists who performed in the sufi fest were felicitated with mementos and certificates.

This year we are distributing more than 10 thousand Chinar saplings; Requests people to play their role in Chinar conservation: Dir Floriculture Farooq Ahmad Rather SRINAGAR: The Department of Floriculture, under the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, kickstarted a mega Chinar plantation drive at Nishat Garden here on Wednesday. The Director Floriculture Farooq Ahmad Rather overseeing the drive spoke to the crowd about the importance of preserving the heritage Chinar trees, with an utmost sense of purpose and determination. The Director, Farooq Ahamad Rather said that every year on March 15, the Department of Floriculture Gardens and Parks Directorate of Floriculture Kashmir and other prominent associations organize a Chinar plantation drive with the main aim of making people aware of the heritage Chinar tree. “As we know, Chinar is a royal and heritage tree and a part of our ancestry. To prevent its depletion, it is an effort from the government to plant more Chinars in an adequate number every year. This year, we are also distributing more than 10 thousand Chinar saplings to different government offices, schools, colleges, civil services, defense and other departments. On this day, we also spread awareness among all and request people to play their role in Chinar conservation.” As far as Nishat Garden is concerned, the Director said that it is a pleasant Chinar avenue and consists of more than 200 big Chinar trees, which is the main attraction for visitors during the autumn season. “This year, we are planting 60 more saplings here in the garden, which will augment the number and make it more beautiful.” Rather added, “If a Chinar tree has become dry and is about to fall, in this extreme condition, this tree is cut down with proper permission to save lives and property from getting damaged.” (GNS)

New Delhi, Jan 30 (UNI) Bringing together heartwarming stories of contemporary couples, Producer Bhushan Kumar and the ace director Anurag Basu have finally announced the release date of their most awaited production venture, ‘Metro… In Dino’.With an ensemble cast...