Tag: Jammu

When Snakes, Stones Fell with Snow: Kashmir’s 1912–1914 Mystery

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Ever heard of snakes or stones snowing from the sky?No fairy tale, no folklore spun by firesides—this is a story buried deep in official archives, stamped, signed and preserved as part of Kashmir’s recent past. More than a century ago, during the reign of Maharaja Pratap Singh, Kashmir witnessed two extraordinary and deeply unsettling phenomena: stones and snakes reportedly descending from the heavens...

January 19, 1990: The Night Kashmir Forgot, the Day Kashmiri Pandits Remember

What adds to the weight of these photographs is their provenance. They were originally carried by the most widely read and trusted local newspaper of the time—a paper regarded as the voice of the people, read passionately by common Kashmiris and the intelligentsia alike. The photographer and reporter behind these images were darlings of Kashmiri society, not outsiders, not propagandists. This was Kashmir documenting itself.
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Shocking! Vivekananda was denied land in Kashmir

(Kashmir Rechords News Desk) Very few people must be knowing that  Swami Vivekananda, one of the most popular monks and spiritual leaders of India...

Peep inside Pakistan on J&K’s Accession with India

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Signing of the Instrument of Accession by Maharaja Hari Singh of the then Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir on October 26,...

J N Zutshi—the first Director General of Radio Kashmir

J N Zutshi is credited to have set up two Radio Stations in Jammu and Kashmir---first at Jammu on December 1, 1947 and then at Srinagar on July 1, 1948 in order to counter the malicious Pakistani propaganda against India.

Kashmir’s forgotten Sanskrit Doyen

(By: Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo)* There are lives that glow quietly, far away from the glare of recognition, yet leave behind a light that guides generations....

A Century-Long Rail Dream Comes True: From Dogra Vision to Vande Bharat

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive)   It was a dream that once travelled in whispers through the stone-courtyards of Dogra Palaces and echoed in the steam whistles of...

One Man, 40 Bullets, and a Stand That Still Echoes in Bhaderwah!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) He survived displacement, inspired a town, defied terror—and died a hero. Yet outside Bhaderwah, few remember Ruchir Kumar Koul ! In the heart...

Pakistan’s Ceaseless Provocations: Keeping the LoC Alive

(Kashmir Rechords Report) The recent escalation, particularly along the Line of Control (LoC) following Operation Sindoor—launched in retaliation to the brutal killing of 26 innocent...

From `Operation Sindoor’ to PoJK: India’s Next Move Unveiled at Launch of ‘The Kashmir Chronicles’

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh signals bold roadmap for Kashmir, hails book by Dr Vijay K. Sazawal as a landmark in unbiased...

Information War: Radio Kashmir versus Radio Jhootistan

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) As tensions between India and Pakistan flare up once again—this time following the tragic killing of 26 innocent tourists in Pahalgam on...

Revisiting February 1986 Anantnag Riots!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) The plight of Kashmiri Pandits has once again resurfaced in Jammu and Kashmir’s political discourse. This time, the infamous Anantnag riots of...

Legacy of the Zutshi Clan: A Story of Excellence, Unsung Heroes

(Kashmir Rechords Special) The Zutshi clan of Kashmir has left an indelible mark in diverse fields, earning recognition across generations. Whether it were the Zutshis...

Jammu’s Maikash Kashmiri !

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the vibrant cultural tapestry of Jammu and Kashmir, the name Maikash Kashmiri stands out as a beacon of artistic brilliance and...