Tag: Srinagar

Veer Savarkar in Kashmir: The forgotten 1942 visit that energised Hindu student activism in Srinagar

How Veer Savarkar's visit inspired a generation of Kashmiri Hindu students and helped shape organised student activism under Lachmi Narayan Dhar.

June 1, 1990: When Kheer Bhawani Shrine stood almost Empty

Thirty-six years later, the haunting memory of June 1, 1990, remains etched in the minds of those who witnessed Kheer Bhawani shrine standing almost deserted. This eyewitness account recalls a day when faith endured despite fear, displacement and the unfolding tragedy of Kashmir.
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The Sin Jagmohan Never Committed!

( Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) As the people of Jammu and Kashmir continue to express faith in the democratic and developmental potential...

The last Shivratri Puja Kashmiri Pandits Performed in Kashmir!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) February 23, 1990 is the day that most of the Kashmiri Pandits would not forget! On this day, over 34...

Lassa Kaul– Martyred in 1990, Abandoned in 2020!

(By: Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo)* February 13, 1990: Director Doordarshan Kendra Srinagar, Lassa Kaul is shot dead by terrorists who considered him a stumbling block in...

Plane crash in J&K at `Dog’s Horn’

Kashmir Rechords Exclusive A piece of tragic history lies buried under picturesque area of Kulgam, Kashmir district’s snow covered Houen Heng (Dog’s Horn) peak, 4200...

January 19, 1990 Rumour to Terrorise Kashmiris!

(Kashmir Rechords Desk) Srinagar did not sleep on January 19, 1990 night for various reasons. While it was a...

Englishman’s 1847 visit to Mattan, Anantnag, Srinagar

(By: Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo) Kashmir Rechords in its previous  four blogs had mentioned Englishman Mr. Winter Bedim’s visit to Jammu and Kashmir in 1847 recorded in the...

 When Justice Kaul was asked to go back to Kashmir!

Ever heard of lawyers telling a Chief Justice to go back to his homeland? No? But this had happened with Justice Sanjay Kishen Kaul...

  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...

 ON Koul—a Journalist, Editor & Media Advisor 

Very few young journalists in Jammu and Kashmir know about Mr  O. N. Koul, one of the most respected journalists who had a mastery...

Hari Krishna Kaul–  A celebrated Kashmiri Writer

( Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Hari Krishna Kaul (1934-2009) has remained as one of the major Kashmiri playwrights of the modern era who started his...

Massive decline of Kashmiri Pandits during 100 years

(Records, Census figures speak everything) If the records are to be relied upon, there has been a massive decline of Kashmiri Pandits living in Kashmir...

Kashmir, Gavaskar and Imran

  By Dr. Rajesh Bhat Legends like Sunil Gavaskar and Imran Khan are icons. It is entirely another matter while the former continues to hog limelight...