Modern looms boost Kashmiri carpet weaving heritage
Srinagar, September 11, 2025 – Union Textiles Secretary Neelam Shami Rao reaffirmed the government’s commitment to preserving and promoting Kashmir’s centuries-old tradition of hand-knotted carpet weaving during a significant event at the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT) campus in Srinagar. The occasion marked the distribution of Modified Modern Steel Carpet Looms to artisans under the Integrated Wool Development Programme […]
Kanihama’s weaving legacy celebrated with virtual inauguration of Handloom Craft Village
Budgam, September 11, 2025 – In a landmark moment for Kashmir’s rich textile heritage, Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary of Textiles, Government of India, virtually inaugurated the Handloom Craft Village in Kanihama, Budgam district, honoring the region’s centuries-old tradition of Kani shawl weaving. This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Textiles, marks a significant step in preserving and […]
Budgam District Administration conducts training on community-based disaster risk reduction
Budgam, September 10, 2025 – The District Administration Budgam organized a one-day training programme on Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (CBDRM) at the District Headquarters in Budgam, aimed at bolstering disaster preparedness and resilience. The event, held under the supervision of the district administration, saw active participation from officers, engineers, and community stakeholders, including the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Budgam, Assistant Commissioner […]
Ali Emran’s ‘Baand’ shines a spotlight on Kashir’s endangered folk theatre
Srinagar, September 11, 2025 – Hot Ice Productions unveiled the official poster for Baand: The Musical Journey of an Artist, a Kashmiri-language feature film directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ali Emran. This cinematic tribute celebrates Baand-e-Pather, Kashmir’s traditional folk theatre, while highlighting the resilience of artists striving to preserve their cultural heritage amid rapid societal changes. The unveiling event buzzed with […]