Zarla winter festival inaugurated with free ski training and cultural events
Kupwara, April 2, 2025 – The much-anticipated Zarla Winter Festival was inaugurated by the 7 Rashtriya Rifles in the picturesque town of Karnah, Kupwara. This three-day celebration aims to showcase the region’s rich cultural heritage while promoting winter sports among locals and tourists. The festival kicked off with a vibrant opening ceremony, featuring traditional Kashmiri […]
J&K: Gutroo Village Women in Tral Start Learning & Earning Through Papier Mache Handicrafts
J&K: Gutroo Village Women in Tral Start Learning & Earning Through Papier Mache Handicrafts The Handicrafts Department started a Centre here in Gutroo, Tral. The centre has been functioning for two years. We have received training in the art work of Papier Mache, informed female art workers in the centre. We want to use this […]
India: The Only Country Where Children Learn from Childhood That Earth Is Their Mother
India: The Only Country Where Children Learn from Childhood That Earth Is Their Mother. The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha essyed this statement while attending the ‘J&K Cultural Festival’ organised by Shri Kailakh Jyotish & Vedic Sansthan Trust at Baba Jitto Auditorium, SKUAST Jammu on March 25, 2025. The occasion was […]
J&K cultural festival celebrates heritage with LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu, March 26, 2025- Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha emphasised the need to preserve India’s rich cultural heritage during his address at the J&K Cultural Festival, held at Baba Jitto Auditorium, SKUAST Jammu, on Tuesday. Organized by Shri Kailakh Jyotish & Vedic Sansthan Trust, the event celebrated the region’s traditions through exhibitions […]
SARAS Aajeevika Mela concludes in Jammu, boosts business for women SHGs
Jammu, March 1, 2025 – The SARAS Aajeevika Mela, a vibrant showcase of rural craftsmanship and entrepreneurship, concluded at Kala Kendra in Jammu, leaving a significant mark on the region’s rural economy. Organised by the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission under the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, the 10-day event witnessed robust […]
PM Narendra Modi graced Jahan-e-Khusrau 2025 as Srinagar shopkeeper showcases pashmina shawls
New Delhi, March 1, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 25th anniversary of the Jahan-e-Khusrau festival, a prestigious Sufi music event held at Sunder Nursery in the capital, on Friday evening. The three-day festival, organized by the Rumi Foundation, celebrates India’s rich Sufi heritage and the legacy of the 13th-century poet and musician […]
Deputy chief minister inaugurates “Sale Mela of Wool and Silk Products” by JKI, emphasises global promotion of J&K’s indigenous handicrafts
JAMMU, JANUARY 20: Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Surinder Kumar Choudhary, inaugurated the “Sale Mela of Wool and Silk Products,” organised by Jammu and Kashmir Industries (JKI). The event, which showcases an extensive range of locally crafted wool and silk products, aims to promote the region’s indigenous handicrafts both nationally and internationally. Speaking at the inaugural […]
J&K LG Celebrates World Crafts Council’s 60th Anniversary in Srinagar, Advocates J&K
Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha attended the 60th anniversary celebration of the World Crafts Council (WCC) held in Srinagar . The event, which brought together distinguished artisans, designers, creative leaders, and other stakeholders from around the world, celebrated the rich traditions of handicrafts and handloom. He commended the efforts of the Ministry […]
Handicrafts, Handloom Departments organise awareness camp at Trigam, Agral
KISHTWAR, NOVEMBER 24: The Department of Handicrafts, in collaboration with the Handloom Department, organized a mega awareness camp at Trigam, Agral, aimed at empowering local artisans and raising awareness about different handicraft schemes offered by the Department.The event was led by the Assistant Director (AD) Handicrafts, Pardeep Shan, and the Assistant Handicrafts Training Officer (AHTO), […]
Art and community: Indian Army’s initiative to promote Kashmiri heritage
On October 3 and 4, 2024, the Indian Army proudly hosted a dynamic two-day art camp for school students at Sainik School, Manasbal. This initiative forms part of the Army’s ongoing efforts to promote and preserve the rich heritage of Kashmiri art and culture, highlighting its commitment to fostering community engagement and nurturing local talent. […]