Srinagar, Jan 25 (IANS) Kashmiri poet, writer, linguist and critic, Shafi Shauq, was conferred on Sunday with the Padma Shri award on the eve of the country’s 77th Republic Day celebrations. When he learnt about his nomination for the award this year, Shafi Shauq told IANS, “In addition to recognition of my humble contribution to Kashmiri literature, it is more an award for the recognition of the literary richness of Kashmir.“I am humbled by learning that I have been nominated to join the …
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Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) Actor Sharad Kelkar, who essays the role of Arya in the television show ‘Tumm Se Tumm Tak’, has spoken up on the Kashmir schedule of the show. The makers’ decision to shoot on location reflects its commitment to creating experiences that feel real, immersive, and deeply engaging, bringing viewers closer to the story and its characters.Sharing his experience, Sharad said, “From a storytelling and production point of view, this was a decision we were very clear about….
Srinagar, Jan 24 (IANS) Divisional commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, said on Saturday that road connectivity and electricity, disrupted by recent snowfall in the Valley, will be restored by this evening.Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg, accompanied by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir V.K. Birdi, visited Balidan Stambh at Pratap Park, in the Residency Road area of the city, where they took the salute during the full dress rehearsal and paid…
Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) Paytm on Friday clarified to the Indian bourses that any impact from the conclusion of the RBI’s Payment Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) scheme is expected to be offset over time through revenue growth and more targeted sales efforts.In a filing to stock exchanges, One 97 Communications Ltd, the parent company of Paytm, said it currently recognises incentive income under the PIDF scheme, linked to expenditure on payment acceptance devices such as Soundboxes and EDC…
Srinagar, Jan 21 (IANS) J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat said on Wednesday that anti-national elements must be firmly dealt with so that hard-earned peace prevails in Kashmir. “Deal firmly and decisively with anti-national elements posing a threat to public safety, peace and tranquillity in Kashmir,” DGP Prabhat instructed security officers while reviewing a security meeting in Shopian district.During the meeting, the DGP J&K conducted a detailed review of law and order management, counter-terr…
Srinagar, Jan 21 (IANS) Barely 9 days left for the 40-day-long ‘Chillai Kalan’ to end, people in Kashmir are waiting with bated breath for the weatherman’s forecast of moderate to heavy snowfall beginning Thursday afternoon.Srinagar city and other plain areas of the Valley are yet to receive this season’s first snowfall. The 40-day-long period of harsh winter cold, known as the ‘Chillai Kalan’, which brings heavy snowfall to sustain various water bodies during the hot summer months, …
Jammu, Jan 20 (IANS) J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday held pre-budget consultation with key departments ahead of the budget session of the legislative assembly. The Chief Minister reviewed departmental priorities, assessed public needs and stressed the importance of aligning proposals with the overall development goals of Jammu and Kashmir.He laid emphasis on people-centric initiatives, efficient service delivery and inclusive growth to ensure balanced development across all regio…
Jammu, Jan 20 (IANS) Former J&K Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah said on Tuesday that those talking of dividing Jammu from Kashmir are unwise and don’t realise the consequences. Responding to the demand of former Srinagar Mayor, Junaid Azim Mattu and legislator, Sajad Gani Lone, that the Valley should be separated from the Jammu division, Farooq Abdullah said, “We have never thought on those lines. We have been opposing the separation of Ladakh from J&K. What did the people of Ladakh g…
Dubai, Jan 19 (IANS) The exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley in early 1990 must be remembered not only for its human cost but also the mechanism that produced it. Kashmiri Pandits did not leave because their future was uncertain but they left as Pakistan-backed terrorism made the present unlivable, a report has stated. “The exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley in early 1990 is often described as a tragic by-product of instability. That characterisation understates bo…
Jammu, Jan 19 (IANS) Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) President, Farooq Abdullah, said on Monday that he does not believe that Kashmiri Pandits will ever return permanently to the Valley. “They may come as visitors, but I don’t think Kashmiri Pandits will ever return permanently to the Valley,” Farooq Abdullah told reporters here.He, however, added that the displaced Kashmiri Pandits are always welcome to return to their homes.Emphasising that the Valley is th…