Kashmir Ahead

J&K celebrates craft excellence with UT artisan awards

Srinagar, November 24,2025: The Handicrafts and Handloom Department of Jammu & Kashmir is set to confer the UT Artisan Awards 2024 on 38 outstanding craft-persons who have preserved and promoted the region’s rich artistic legacy. The annual awards highlight the UT’s commitment to recognising the cultural guardians who keep J&K’s age-old handicrafts and handloom traditions […]

Sonu Nigam’s #KashmirPeace pictures light up facebook

Srinagar, October 29, 2025 – Renowned Bollywood playback singer Sonu Nigam has delighted fans by sharing a series of captivating photographs from his recent visit to Kashmir on his official Facebook account. The images, capturing the magic of his electrifying performance at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) on the banks of Dal Lake, serve not only as personal mementos but also as a powerful […]

SKICC to host Sonu Nigam live concert on october 26 in Kashmir

Srinagar , October 16,2025-The Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre is set to host a live concert by Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam on October 26. This event marks the first major Bollywood show in Kashmir since the Pahalgam attack , signalling a return of large scale cultural and entertainment events in the region. Organised by NDTV Good […]

LG Manoj Sinha opens 2nd KLF, calls on writers to reshape history with truth

Srinagar, October 11, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the second edition of the Kashmir Literature Festival (KLF) at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre, calling on writers to arm themselves with rigorous research and critical evidence to dismantle misleading historical narratives shaped by colonial agendas and post-independence biases. “Writers must do research and use critical […]

Srinagar’s Great Cyclothon: Pedaling for peace and prosperity

Srinagar, September 28, 2025 – In a vibrant display of fitness, unity, and community spirit, the Great Cyclothonorganized by the Department of Labour & Employment and the Department of Youth Services & Sports roared to life in Srinagar today. Over 1,000 enthusiastic cyclists, spanning diverse age groups and backgrounds, pedaled through the city’s scenic routes, starting from […]

Social Activists Honoured in Srinagar | Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar Awards 2025

Social Activists Honoured in Srinagar | Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar Awards 2025 Bharat Ratna Awards-Dr Ambedkar Awards 2025 & International Buddha Peace Awards were held in SKICC in Srinagar presided by the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha. Amanjeet Singh, Social Activist said he was happy to receive the Bharat Ratna Dr […]

Wed in Kashmir: A new era for destination weddings

Srinagar, September 10, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir is poised to become India’s capital for destination weddings, as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated the Hindusthan-2025 Wedding Planners Expo at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar. The event marked the official launch of the “Wed in Kashmir” initiative, aimed at transforming the valley’s breathtaking […]

NEP 2020 & The Role of Teachers in AI Age | LG Manoj Sinha’s Teachers’ Day Message in J&K

NEP 2020 & The Role of Teachers in AI Age | LG Manoj Sinha’s Teachers’ Day Message in J&K कबीर दास: गुरू गोविन्द दोऊ खड़े, काके लागूं पांय। बलिहारी गुरू अपने गोविन्द दियो बताय।। Every year we celebrate Teacher’s Day. on September 5 This year, a big concern has come to the fore amidst the […]

CM Omar Abdullah Lauds HDFC Bank’s Growth in Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar, August 30: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday evening addressed the HDFC Bank Annual Function at SKICC Srinagar, where he lauded the bank’s growth, resilience, and long-term commitment to Jammu and Kashmir’s economic development. Highlighting Kashmir’s tourism legacy, Omar Abdullah recalled the historic description of the Valley as “heaven on earth” inscribed centuries ago […]

Discover the Magic of Reading: Chinar book festival Srinagar

The preservation of our traditional wisdom is not just a duty but a vibrant way to inspire and connect generations. The second Chinar Book Festival, held from August 2-10, 2025, at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, embodied this spirit by celebrating the power of books and the richness of Kashmiri culture. Organized […]

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