Sir Marc Aurel Stein, a prominent Hungarian scholar, explorer, archaeologist, and geographer, is renowned for his English translation of the Sanskrit metrical chronicle "Rajatarangini" by poet Pandit Kalhana. Stein's visits to Kashmir, spanning from 1888 to 1943, were marked by contemplation in the alpine meadow of Mahand Marg, where he translated and edited the chronicle. Engaged by the Dogra Ruler for this task, Stein collaborated with eminent Pandit Sanskrit scholars like Govind Koul. Contemporaneously, Sir Walter Lawrence, a distinguished figure in the Indian Civil Service, significantly impacted Kashmir's history. As the Settlement Commissioner, he completed pioneering work on permanent land settlement and authored "Valley of Kashmir," offering invaluable insights into Kashmir's culture and people. Lawrence's commitment extended to post-retirement roles, including service during WWI and diplomatic missions. Despite his contributions, there i
Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 23: The 2nd National Skysnow Championship was held here amid snowfall at Gulmarg, here today. Athletes across the UT participated in the event, which was flagged off by Station House Officer Tangmarg, Shanawaaz Khan. The event was organised by J&K Skyrunning Association under the aegis of Skyrunning Association of India. Malik Waseem Ahmad, Deputy Director (Recreation) Tourism Department Kashmir was chief guest on the occasion and Dr Irfan-Ul-Rehman, Assistant Director Tourism Gulmarg was guest of […]
SRINAGAR, March 29: ACB traps and arrests Syed Mujeeb Indrabi, Auditor (Accounts Assistant), Sadar Treasury, Srinagar for demanding and accepting bribe of ₹2500. ₹1,16,125 cash and cheque of ₹7000 were also recovered on his personal search Anti Corruption Bureau received a written complaint wherein the complainant alleged that an Auditor (Accounts Assistant) of Sadar Treasury Srinagar namely Syed Mujeeb Indrabi was demanding ₹2500/- as bribe for release of pending payment of a bill amounting ₹2,50,000/- due to the complainant in […]
Srinagar: With the return of weekend lockdown in Jammu and Kashmir in view of a spike in COVID cases, Tourism department Kashmir has sought hassle-free travel of tourists on weekends so that there is no negative impact on the tourism sector.
Director Tourism Kashmir G N Itoo in a letter to divisional commissioner Kashmir has sought hassle-free movement of tourists during