Kashmir

Cabinet approves Vibrant Villages Programme

February 16, 2023

The Vibrant Villages Programme focuses on developing the rural areas in the northern border states and union territories. More than 663 villages will be developed under the programme. It is to be implemented for two years, that is, between 2022-23 ..

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Srinagar Tulip Festival

March 25, 2022

Asia’s largest Tulip Garden is located in Srinagar. This garden houses more than a million tulips. This garden has been a major global tourist attraction in Kashmir. On 23rd March, it has been reopened to the public after being shut ..

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Where is ‘Pandrethan Temple’?

March 12, 2022

Pandrethan temple is a heritage site located in Badamibagh, Srinagar. About the Pandrethan temple Pandrethan temple is an 8th Century temple built by Meru, a minister of King Partha, ruler of Kashmir. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and ..

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What are ‘Karewas’?

March 9, 2022

Karewas are highly fertile alluvial soil deposits found in the Kashmir valley. About Karewas In the Kashmiri dialect, Karewas means “elevated table-land.” Godwin-Austin (1859) was the first one to use the term karewa to refer to a sequence of an ..

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J&K Delimitation Commission- Extension of Term

February 24, 2022

The Central Government, for the second time, has extended Jammu & Kashmir Delimitation Commission’s term. This commission was given the task of redrawing the Union Territories’ assembly constituencies. Overview: The term of this commission has been extended for two months ..

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Mishri variety of cherries from Kashmir exported to Dubai

July 7, 2021

First Commercial shipment of Mishri variety of cherries was exported to Dubai from Srinagar on July 6, 2021 in order to boost horticultural exports. Key Points In June, a sample consignment was sent to Dubai from Sri Nagar prior to ..

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