Army community radio keeps Dard-Shina language alive in Kashmir’s Gurez valley
Gurez Valley, July 17,2026- Tucked away in the picturesque mountains of north Kashmir, the Gurez Valley is home to the Dard-Shina-speaking community, a region rich in culture and tradition. Now, an Indian Army community radio station is helping preserve this unique language while connecting people through information, entertainment, and local stories. Broadcasting in Dard-Shina, the radio […]
Omar Abdullah celebrates tribal culture at Gurez Festival, launches river rafting
Gurez, August 7, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah attended the National Tribal Festival-2025 in the serene Gurez Valley, a two-day event celebrating the vibrant cultural diversity of India’s tribal communities, particularly the Dard-Shina people. The festival, inaugurated by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on August 6, showcased captivating performances by tribal groups from across the country, reinforcing unity and mutual respect. Abdullah also flagged off commercial river […]