One of the most debated political controversies in Jammu & Kashmir's history in 1984 is revisited through rare archival evidence. Drawing on contemporaneous Kashmir Times reports, published photographs, parliamentary proceedings and other historical records, this Kashmir Rechords Archival Dossier reconstructs the events that unfolded in 1984 surrounding the alleged Farooq Abdullah–JKLF connection. By presenting the documentary record alongside official responses and denials, the investigation invites readers to examine a forgotten chapter of Kashmir's political history through the lens of original archival sources.
The forgotten story of Batta Loot—how the July 13, 1931 disturbances in Kashmir led to widespread loot, arson and attacks on Kashmiri Pandits, as documented in G.S. Raghavan's rare book Warning of Kashmir and official government records.
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Born in Srinagar’s Habba Kadal and trained in law, Padam Shri Swaroop Kishan Reu quietly etched his name into cricketing history...
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In the nascent years of Indian television, when the country was still adjusting to the idea of stories unfolding through a flickering...
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Kashmir, a land steeped in mystery, has always been home to fascinating folklore and tales of the supernatural. Words related to ghosts...
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In the annals of history, some luminaries fade into obscurity despite their remarkable contributions. One such figure is Pandit Lachhi Ram "Saroor,"...
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Every year, March 23 marks Shaheedi Diwas, the martyrdom day of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev—three revolutionaries who laid down their...
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March 2000 was a season of jubilation in Kashmir. The air was filled with the spirit of Eid-ul-Azha, Holi—the festival of colors—and...
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While numerous books have been written about Kashmir and its Pandit community, a rare and unique work from 1893 stands apart. Written...
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The plight of Kashmiri Pandits has once again resurfaced in Jammu and Kashmir’s political discourse. This time, the infamous Anantnag riots of...
(Kashmir Rechords Desk)
In the forgotten corridors of memory, where melodies once soared and hearts swayed to the rhythm of soulful Ghazals, the name Kanwal...
Unlike the regularly scheduled Kumbh Melas, the timing of Kashmir’s Dashaar depends on ten specific astronomical and astrological configurations, occurring roughly every 10, 12, 36 or 75 years. Due to these ten celestial combinations, the festival is named "Dashaar," meaning ten combinations on a single day.