News Topic:J&K Department of Handicrafts & Handloom
Kashmir
Srinagar designated as World Craft City by World Crafts Council
The government as well as the artisan community of the valley have hailed the World Craft Council for recognizing Srinagar as a World Craft City.
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Art & Culture
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
GI registration on cards for Kashmir Tweed
The Department of Handicrafts and Handloom has submitted the dossier for registration of Kashmir Tweed to Intellectual Property India, Chennai.
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Heavy rains halt traffic on NH-44 in Udhampur
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