Tag: Jammu

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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Shankha Lipi: The Script of Devotion

Shankha Lipi inscriptions from Akhnoor and Bhaderwah in Jammu and Kashmir reinforce the notion that these towns were active pilgrimage centers between the 4th...

J&K `Sharabi Congress’ : Where Policy Meets Party!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) It’s election season in Jammu and Kashmir, and along with the heat of political rallies, there’s a delightful breeze of...

Kashmiri Pandit Martyrs, C/o Rajinder Park Jammu

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Every year on September 14, Kashmiri Pandits observe Martyrdom Day to remember their leaders and loved ones lost in the conflict of...

Syed Malik: Kashmir’s Stalwart Journalist

(By: Kashmir Rechords Representative) Mohammad Syed Malik, often referred to as Syed Malik, was born in the picturesque region of Kashmir, known for its...

Dogra Legacy: From Cultural Fairs to Military Prowess

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

Remembering the Unseen: The Plight of Kashmiri Pandits on World Refugee Day

(By: K R Ishan) June 20th is globally observed as World Refugee Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the resilience of refugees, honoring their contributions,...

Balraj Madhok’s 1979 Vision for Kashmir, Jammu: A Blueprint Realised in 2019

Kashmir Rechords Desk  January 1979 – The political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir was rocked by the explosive and visionary proposals of Balraj Madhok, a veteran...

1996: When Kashmiri Pandits `dissociated’ from Lok Sabha Polls!

( 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...

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...

Lok Sabha Polls in Jammu and Kashmir at a Glance

( Kashmir Rechords Exclusive)  Like in other parts of the Country, it is the election time in Jammu and Kashmir also. Kashmir Rechords is  trying...

1947 Banking in Jammu, Kashmir

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) A pre-partition era chequebook of Jammu and Kashmir Bank, Muzaffarabad, (Kashmir) Branch was recently making the rounds on social...

When Jammu & Kashmir had Its Own Currency Notes!

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