(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) If Jammu City presently boasts of a high quality Astroturf laden Hockey Stadium, the credit for that definitely goes to the relentless efforts of Krishan Kumar Hakhu, the man who was wedded to the cause of Sports in Jammu and Kashmir for decades together. Popularly known as K K Hakhu, this son […]
( Kashmir Rechords Archives) It was during 1996 Lok Sabha elections when over 2.25 Lakh Kashmiri Hindu voters had reportedly resolved to “dissociate’’ themselves from the Parliament election process in the then State of Jammu and Kashmir. The call for boycotting the elections was given by six Kashmiri Pandit organisations, which included Panun Kashmir Movement […]
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Once a place for keeping Royal Elephants, it is now a famous Sabzi Mandi (Vegetable Market) of Jammu City! Situated in the heart of old Jammu city near Parade Chowk with Moti Bazar on the other side, a large open area was once called Hathithan, a stable or Camp for elephants, belonging to Dogra Maharajas […]
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Kashmir Valley is one of the most flood hazard-prone Himalayan regions. The valley has witnessed significant flooding during 879 AD, 1841, 1893, 1903, 1929, 1948, 1951, 1957, 1959, 1992, 1996, 2002, 2006, 2010 and 2014. A threat of floods was looming large recently even this year also! Some of the historical records […]
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) It was March 1971 Parliamentary elections for the Fifth Lok Sabha when Kashmiri Pandits were finding themselves at the crossroads……..Their indecisiveness had pushed them in a struggle between “reactionary and communal forces’’ on one hand and “Progressive and Democratic Elements’’ on the other hand. This awkward situation had prompted a leading newspaper […]
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Dogri poet Basant Ram `Basant’ is another unsung hero about whom very little is known. Despite considering him “Nazir Akbarabadi’’ of Dogri by some, Basant Ram ‘Basant’ did not get his due recognition and hence remained “Unsung’’. Except for one article written by renowned writer, Joteshwar Pathik in 1990 and a few […]
(By: Kanwal krishan Lidhoo)* Kashmir’s rich tradition of humor is a notable aspect of its socio-cultural history. This tradition is evident in the works of literary giants like Kshemendra, who used satire as his primary form of expression. Kshemendra’s writings often addressed topics of interest through satirical narratives rather than the pure humor classified by […]
( Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Like in other parts of the Country, it is the election time in Jammu and Kashmir also. Kashmir Rechords is trying to bring out some salient and interesting facts about Lok Sabha elections held in J&K:- 1. The first general elections in the independent India were held in 1951-52. However, due […]
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) A pre-partition era chequebook of Jammu and Kashmir Bank, Muzaffarabad, (Kashmir) Branch was recently making the rounds on social media! That prompted Kashmir Rechords to make an attempt on the status of banking in Jammu and Kashmir before 1947. The inputs gathered from different sources reveal that banking history of Jammu […]
( Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) It sounds incredible but it is a fact that Lanka exists in Kashmir! Situated on the Eastern side of the sprawling Wular Lake, the major portion of this Lanka ( island) is presently submerged in water. A tip of this Lanka, which is presently seen above water, is now known by […]
