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Srinagar weaver weaves his way to Padma Shri glory

At 72, Farooq Ahmed Mir from Pamposh Colony, Natipora, Srinagar has shown that age is no barrier to achieving greatness.

LG Manoj Sinha unveils new J&K Film Policy 2024

J&K’s LG Manoj Sinha Thursday said that the administration led by him was working on a model to build better film-shooting on the lines of European countries.

Srinagar officially designated as ‘World Craft City’ by World Craft Council

The World Crafts Council International (WCC) on Wednesday officially designated Srinagar as a ‘World Craft City’ during a ceremony here.

Kashmiri tradition of Hokh Syun sustains winter comfort, economic benefits amidst Chillai Kalan

The timeless tradition of Hokh Syun, a unique culinary practice in Kashmir, permeates the kitchens, infusing the air with the aromatic essence of winter dishes.

Calligrapher transcribes Surah Yusuf in three languages on a 15.5-meter scroll

A 20-year-old girl from Charar-e-Sharief Budgam has left a mark in the world of calligraphy by writing Surah Yusuf on a single scroll measuring 15.5 meters.

Govt notifies 21 more crafts from Kashmir as ‘Notified Handicrafts’

The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has notified 21 more crafts from Kashmir as “Notified Handicrafts”, thereby acknowledging the scores of artisans.

Kashmir’s royal cap Karakuli given a fresh spin

The famous Karakuli cap-making in Kashmir is getting revived as its demand is increasing with each passing day.

J-K Govt establishes facilitation centre for papier-mache artisans

The Jammu and Kashmir Government has provided the first common facilitation centre for artisans to boost papier-mache in Kashmir.

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