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J&K CM Omar Abdullah graces almond bloom festival-2025 at Badamwari

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Srinagar, April 5, 2025 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah graced the Almond Bloom Festival-2025 at Badamwari also known as Almond Alcove, in Srinagar’s historic old city, marking the vibrant arrival of spring in Kashmir. The event, organised by the Tourism Department in collaboration with the Floriculture Department, transformed the picturesque garden into a celebration of […]

Eight more Kashmiri Crafts earn GI tag, celebrating heritage and empowering artisans

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Srinagar, April 4, 2025: Kashmir’s vibrant artisanal legacy reached a new milestone as eight traditional crafts received Geographical Indication tag recognition from the GI Registry in Chennai. The newly registered crafts—Kashmir Namda, Kashmir Gabba, Kashmir Willow Bat, Kashmir Tweed, Crewel, Kashmir Chain Stitch, Shikara, and Wagguv—join seven previously recognised crafts, bringing the total number of […]

Mustard fields along Srinagar-Jammu highway draw tourists in droves

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Srinagar, April 3, 2025 — The vibrant mustard fields lining the Srinagar-Jammu highway have become an unexpected magnet for tourists, transforming the journey between these two cities into a visual spectacle. Visitors are stopping to capture photographs of the golden blooms set against the lush green valley, praising Kashmir’s unmatched beauty and urging others to […]

Eight iconic Kashmir crafts secure geographical indication status, boosting global recognition

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Srinagar, April 3, 2025 — In a landmark achievement for Jammu and Kashmir’s cultural heritage, eight traditional crafts from the region have been granted Geographical Indication status, reinforcing their authenticity and elevating their stature in global markets. The recognition, awarded by the Geographical Indications Registry, celebrates the unparalleled artistry of Kashmir’s artisans and aims to […]

DC Baramulla Minga Sherpa reviews PM Vishwakarma Scheme, stresses awareness camps and regular monitoring

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Baramulla, 2, April 2025 – The District Development Commissioner of Baramulla Minga Sherpa conducted a comprehensive review of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, a central government initiative aimed at uplifting traditional artisans and craftspeople. The meeting, held at the DC office, focused on ensuring maximum participation of eligible beneficiaries and streamlining the scheme’s implementation across the […]

Empowering Rural Artisans: Mission UMEED’s handmade products shine at Jammu airport store

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Jammu, March 29, 2025 – Travellers passing through Jammu Airport now have a unique opportunity to explore and purchase an exquisite range of handmade products crafted by the talented women of Self-Help Groups under the Mission UMEED initiative. From intricate jewellery to eco-friendly jute bags, macrame creations, crewel-embroidered bags, and delicate paper mache items, the […]

Almond blossoms herald spring’s arrival in Kashmir’s Badamwari garden

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Srinagar, March 29, 2025 – The almond blossoms of Badamwari Garden in Kashmir have burst into full bloom, painting the valley in delicate shades of pink and white, and signaling the much-awaited arrival of spring. This annual spectacle, set against the backdrop of Srinagar’s historic landscape, brings with it a sense of life, peace, and […]

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