Tag: Dogra

Jammu’s Last Governor in 1947 — But History Forgot!

A lawyer, administrator, sportsman and patriot, Lala Chet Ram Chopra governed Jammu during the turbulent months of Partition and the tribal invasion of 1947, yet his remarkable life remains largely absent from public memory. (Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) History often remembers the loudest names but quietly forgets those who stood firm in moments of crisis. Among such overlooked figures is Lala Chet Ram Chopra, the last Governor...

From Dug Pitches to a Dream Title: J&K’s Long Road to the Ranji Trophy

After decades of controversy, damaged pitches and lost opportunities, Jammu & Kashmir finally script cricketing history with their maiden Ranji Trophy triumph.
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Who Were Royal Elephants of Dogra Kings?

(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...

   Use of Dogri in Medieval Era  

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

Lata Mangeshkar’s Dogri Songs and Her Jammu Visit

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) February 6, 2024 marks the second death anniversary of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who had a musical connection...

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

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

Englishman’s 1847 travel to Kashmir via Jammu

( By: Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo)* We are highly indebted to Rafi Ahmad Masoodi Sahab, Educationist, Writer, Historian and a distinguished Academician, originally from...

How India lost Gilgit!

(By: R C Ganjoo)* Whenever and wherever the future of Gilgit- Baltistan (now under the illegal occupation of Pakistan) region is discussed, naturally Jammu &...

Capt Diwan Singh—Maharaja Hari Singh’s ADC

Capt Diwan Singh, known as ADC to Maharaja Hari Singh, the last ruler of Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir shall always be remembered...

BP Sharma— J&K’s Walking Encyclopedia

( Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Meet Baldev Prasad Sharma of Jammu and Kashmir who was listed in the Limca Book of Records for becoming the oldest...