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Takes Stock Of Lake Conservation, Beautification Measures Jammu: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today took review of the measures taken so far for the beautification and cleansing of the famous Dal and Nigeen Lakes here. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD; VC, Lakes Conservation & Management Authority (LCMA) besides other concerned officers. During this meeting the Chief Secretary took note of the

Prof Mushtaq Kaw's book 'Kashmir Feudalism: Amid Changing Land Tenures', delves into the historical socio-economic conditions of Kashmir, particularly highlighting the stark contrast between the privileged few and the impoverished masses. Kaw traces the roots of feudalism in the region, emphasising the enduring class-based society shaped by agrarian relations.From the pre-sultanate period to the Mughal, Sikh, and Dogra regimes, the peasantry's plight worsened, marked by oppressive exactions and forced flight from their lands. The British colonial era further intensified the...

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, ...

Tracing the legacy of fires in the valley, from ancient perils to contemporary threats The onset of the winter season brings frequent fire accidents, as witnessed in Srinagar city and other towns during the past few days, causing heavy damage to property. Most of the fire accidents occur due to either short-circuiting of electric wiring, gas leakage, or negligence by households. In

Coldstream Guards Captain Neville Lawrence's passion for the ornamental mineral stemmed from a piece he was gifted by his wife in the 1930s.