A Forgotten Kashmiri Pandit Temple in Pakistan’s Gujrat !

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A recent find by Kashmir Rechords—a rare Urdu directory of Kashmiri Pandits from 1924-1934—has uncovered a forgotten chapter of history,…

The Judge Who Stood for Justice, Now Awaits His Own!

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Thirty-five years ago, on November 4, 1989, Judge  Neelkanth Ganjoo’s body lay unattended—an unsettling reminder of the fear that gripped…

Meet The Youngest Voice from 1947  Muzaffarabad Massacre!

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(By: Dr. Rajesh Bhat)* In October 1947, as three-year-old Jaswant Singh lay in his grandmother’s arms, he had little idea…

When Two Raos  Had Planned the Return of Kashmiri Pandits!

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A 1996 Plan by Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao and Governor Gen K.V. Krishna Rao to Bring Back Exiled  Kashmiri…

Restoring Roots: Domicile Certificates to Muzaffarabad Massacre Survivors

1 month ago

(By: Dr Rajesh Bhat)* In a historic and emotional move, Jammu and Kashmir  Government has begun issuing Domicile Certificates to…

Gurudwara at Patiala: A Beacon for the Survivors of Muzaffarabad Massacre

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This Gurudwara stands as a reminder not just of the partition but of the enduring human spirit in the face…

A Fallen Star: The Tragic Story of Dr. Deepak Mathu, IPS

2 months ago

What makes this story even more heartbreaking is that it wasn’t terrorists from across the border who claimed Dr. Mathu’s…

Annie Besant’s Warning  to Kashmiri Pandits in 1903!

2 months ago

Besant’s letter warned that without swift action, missionaries could seize the opportunity to establish their own college, steering Kashmiri youth…

Kashmiri Pandit Martyrs, C/o Rajinder Park Jammu

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(By: Dr. Rajesh Bhat)* Every year on September 14, Kashmiri Pandits observe Martyrdom Day to remember their leaders and loved…

Lal Ded Chair Remains Unfulfilled: A Govt, UGC  Promise in Limbo

2 months ago

Four years after the government’s announcement, the Lal Ded Chair remains unrealized, casting a shadow over efforts to honor Kashmir’s…

Maharaja Hari Singh’s `Minister-in-Waiting’ !

3 months ago

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the intricate history of Kashmir, many individuals have left indelible marks, though their names may not…

Janmashtami in Kashmir’s Tumultuous 1990s

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(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Circa 1991: In the tranquil yet troubled village of Batgund, Handwara,Kashmir nestled in the scenic district of…

Kashmir’s Forgotten Doctor Who Served Before Ali Jan’s Birth

3 months ago

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the rich tapestry of Kashmir’s medical history, few names shine as brightly as that of Dr.…

Miru Pandit: Guardian of Kashmir’s Legacy during Mughal Era

3 months ago

Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the annals of Kashmir's rich history, few figures stand out as vividly as Miru Pandit, a…

Shiva’s Forgotten Spring in North Kashmir!

3 months ago

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Nestled in the mountainous Zaingir Belt of North Kashmir lies the village of Shiva, a place rich…

From Kashmir’s Orphan to Lahore’s Builder

3 months ago

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the early 19th century, the picturesque valleys of Kashmir were devastated by a series of merciless…

Rediscovering the Lost Artists of the Kashmiri Ramayana

3 months ago

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the heart of Kashmir, a unique version of the Ramayana stands as a testament to the…

Dogra Legacy: From Cultural Fairs to Military Prowess

4 months ago

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In a fascinating glimpse into the past, a rare edition of Captain A.H. Bingley's book "Dogras" provides…

Dashaar: Kashmir’s Rare but Forgotten Maha Kumbh!

5 months ago

(By: Dr. Rajesh Bhat*) Shadipur Kashmir Dashaar, often likened to the revered Purna Kumbh Mela, used to be a unique…

Kashmiri Bank Limited Faizabad: Kashmiri Pandit’s Financial Revolution in 1900 !

6 months ago

(By: Dr. Rajesh Bhat*)In a remarkable revelation by Kashmir Rechords, a hidden chapter of Kashmiri Pandit excellence has come to light,…

Kashmir’s Prime Minister and his Sex Manual!

6 months ago

(KASHMIR RECHORDS EXCLUSIVE) Kashmir has been a fertile ground for numerous contributions to the world in various fields, including art,…

The Untold Story of Royal Elephants of Dogra Kings

7 months ago

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Once a place for keeping Royal Elephants, it is now a  famous Sabzi Mandi (Vegetable Market) of…

Dogri’s Unsung Hero: Basant Ram `Basant’

7 months ago

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Dogri poet Basant Ram `Basant’ is another unsung hero about whom  very little is known. Despite considering…

A Lanka in Kashmir!

7 months ago

( Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) It sounds incredible but it is a fact that Lanka exists in  Kashmir! Situated on the…

When Jammu & Kashmir had Its Own Currency Notes!

8 months ago

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) The Erstwhile Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir had the unique distinction of having its own currency…

The Unheard  Sati Namah  by Pt. Birbal Kachru

8 months ago

( By: Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo)* Continuing the tradition of according glory to Persian, the court language of the Mughals in…

Lest We Forget—Nadimarg Massacre

8 months ago

This newspaper cutting of Dateline March 25, 2003 is sufficient to recall what had happened that fateful day in Nadimarg…

Bel Tai Madal—Men Behind It

9 months ago

The genre of Leela poetry in Kashmiri literature is said to have evolved from ``Vachun’’ and we notice a boost…

Catastrophe: When over 9,000 Kashmiri Pandits died at Harmukh Ganga!

9 months ago

( By: K R Ishan) Kashmiri Pandits have suffered a lot at the hands of tyrants! Even Nature has been…

Use of Dogri in Medieval Era

9 months ago

( Kashmir Rechords Exclusive in connection with International Mother Language Day) Even as Dogri was included in the Eighth Schedule…

Shankha Lipi findings at Akhnoor, Bhaderwah

9 months ago

Shankha Lipi, also known as "Conch Script" or "Shell Script", is a term used by scholars to describe ornate spiral…

Plane crash in J&K at `Dog’s Horn’

10 months ago

Kashmir Rechords Exclusive A piece of tragic history lies buried under picturesque area of Kulgam, Kashmir district’s snow covered Houen…

Lata Mangeshkar’s Dogri Songs and Her Jammu Visit

10 months ago

February 6, 2024 marks the second death anniversary of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who had a musical connection with the…

Englishman’s 1847 visit to Baba Rishi, Bhadarkali Shrines

10 months ago

(Sair-e-Kashmir Concluding Part ) ( By: Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo**) Kashmir Rechords in its previous  five  blogs had mentioned Englishman Mr. Winter Bedim’s…

A  Meadow in Kashmir where Aurel Stein worked on Rajatarangini

10 months ago

(By: R. C Ganjoo)*   Ever since I took up journalism as my profession in 1982, I had been keenly…

State Subject to Domicile: The Journey of Indian Citizenship of  J&K Residents

11 months ago

 (From the Feudal Dogra State through Independent India to the Present-day Naya Bharat) (By: Dr. S.N. Pandita*) Introduction From a…

Sharda Peetha—The Resurgence

11 months ago

(By:Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo)*  In response to   Kashmir Rechords’ Blog dated December 20, 2023 under the title ``Sharda Peetha- Victim of…

More Documentary Evidence about Fall of Snakes and Stones in Kashmir!

12 months ago

A recent write-up, published by Kashmir Rechords under the title ``When Snakes, Stones Snowed in Kashmir’ has generated a lot…

A Kashmiri Pandit diplomat, a spy and a Historian of yesteryears buried in Delhi !

1 year ago

(www.kashmir-rechords.com Exclusive) Pandit Mohan Lal Kashmiri  alias Mirza Quli Kashmiri alias Agha Hassan Jan Kashmiri Pandit Mohan Lal Kashmiri  alias…

When Baramulla bore the brunt of tribal raid

1 year ago

( Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Following the tribal raid of October 1947, Pakistani hordes were in Kashmir Valley for 13 days…

A Great Sikh Governor who rehabilitated Kashmir

1 year ago

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) During the short span of Sikh Rule, 10 Governors had administered Kashmir on behalf of the Lahore…

British Missionary’s Contribution  to Kashmir Literature

1 year ago

( Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) A  British Missionary, James Hinton Knowles has done a Yeoman's service to the people of Kashmir…

Massive decline of Kashmiri Pandits during 100 years

1 year ago

(Records, Census figures speak everything) By Dr.Rajesh Bhat If the records are to be relied upon, there has been a…

All India Radio’s  Bokhari Brothers…  The Kashmir Connection

1 year ago

(By Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo) Who were the famous Bokhari brothers? And what was their connection to Kashmir? These questions can…

Maa Kali’s Abode at Srinagar Kashmir

1 year ago

Hindus, especially Kashmiri Pandits continued to perform puja at a spot well below the mosque after the desecration of what…

Kashmir’s town of Astrology

1 year ago

By B. Revti The origin of Kashmiri Panchang, variously called as `` Jantari’’ or ``Neshpatra’’ dates back to antiquity.   Not…

Swaroop Kishan—the first Kashmiri who umpired cricket

1 year ago

Swaroop Kishan ,the first Kashmiri Umpire, is one such gentleman who had the honour of umpiring in that glorious period.

Can Kashmir produce another Santosh?

1 year ago

Considering the current situation, it is unlikely that another Santosh may emerge from Kashmir, as the very soul of Kashmir…

A Kashmiri Samavar in Shaheed Bhagat Singh’s house!

1 year ago

Kashmir Rechords Exclusive A renovated old house at village Banga Khatkar Kalan some 40 kilometers from Jallandhar, Punjab  has assumed…

Laal Lakhman….Kashmir’s Formidable Humorist Poet

1 year ago

By: Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo A great civilization like Kashmir must claim and reflect a long tradition of humor in its…

Gwasha Lal Kaul: Kashmir’s prominent Journalist of pre-Independent era

1 year ago

Gwasha Lal Kaul was one of the most bold and prominent Journalist Kashmir has ever produced. Besides a historian, he…

Kashmir’s silk route

1 year ago

Kashmir with great geo-strategic significance, connecting Indian sub-continent with Central Asia and rest of the world, since ancient times, has …

Abdul Rehman—Kashmir’s Hakim of Shri Bhatt’s progeny

1 year ago

Kashmiris of yore (it is hoped that plenty still exist) would be very familiar with the word ``Hakim’’, the traditional…

Who is who of ghosts and spirits in Kashmir?

1 year ago

By Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo Almost anywhere, usage of certain words pertaining to ghosts and spirits springs up unconsciously in our…

Monumental Chronology of Hindu rulers and dynasties of Kashmir.

1 year ago

(A necessary reference material) First Period Second & Third Period Fourth & Fifth Period This meticulously compiled chronological Table of…

As against 372 in J&K, PoK has just four newspapers!

1 year ago

Tight controls on freedom of expression have been a hallmark of the Pakistani government’s policy in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK).…

Malika Pukhraj—-Jammu Wali!

1 year ago

The gifted singer whose musical voice echoed the earthly sounds of melody and became synonym with Dogra ethos, Malika Pukhraj…

Shyama Zutshi—the first Kashmiri heroine who had joined Bollywood!

1 year ago

By: B Revti Shyama Zutshi (1910-1953) and Zaira Wasim (born 23 October 2000) have something in common to share. While…

Constitutional Structure of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir

1 year ago

By: teawithrev Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) has its own `constitution’, the so-called ``Azad Jammu and Kashmir Interim Constitution Act of…

A Kashmiri Pandit who gave Mohd Rafi to the World of Music

1 year ago

By: B Revti Singer Mohammed Rafi, (24 December 1924 – 31 July 1980) needs no introduction. His melodious songs speak about him…

People of PoK are culturally closer to Dogras, Punjabis

1 year ago

Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), which is a part of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, is 13,297 square kilometers…

Was harmonium once`untouchable’ in All India Radio !

1 year ago

Once upon a time, precisely in 1915, India was a leading producer of the harmonium! Yet, a quarter-century later, it…

Did Jesus Christ ever visit Kashmir?

1 year ago

Was Jesus Christ in Kashmir during the “lost” years? Some scholars believe so. Did Jesus visit Kashmir as some books…

Kashmir: A Land That Foreigners Never Left

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Kashmir’s allure has ensnared countless foreigners—some captivated by its beauty, others trapped by circumstances. From the elusive Wilson of 1936…

July 1931 `Warning Of Kashmir’

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(Kashmir Records Exclusive) The history of Kashmir, especially before India's Partition in 1947, is a tapestry woven with intrigue, politics,…

Kashmir’s Vintage Cycle Allowance Order of 1943!

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(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the autumn of 1942, amidst the sweeping changes of colonial India, a curious proposal made its…

The Battle that Saved Srinagar in 1947

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On November 7, 1947, the Battle of Shalteng, near Srinagar, Kashmir became a pivotal clash in the Indo-Pakistani War of…

Zoji La Day: Honoring Courage and Sacrifice

3 weeks ago

The Battle of Zoji La, fought on the snow-clad heights of the Himalayas, remains one of the most awe-inspiring episodes…

A Wave of Voluntary Retirements in J&K Bank amid Nepotism, Unmet Targets

4 weeks ago

(Kashmir Re'Chords Exclusive) Voluntary Retirement Trend  is surging in Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited!  Over 155 senior employees have  already…