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By Outdoorshotz

Kashmir Valley, Jammu and Kashmir, India

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National Conference Takes Aim at Mehbooba Mufti's Home Turf with LS Candidate Pick

The National Conference (NC) has thrown down the gauntlet by selecting Mian Altaf Ahmed Lahrvi, a seasoned MLA and Gujjar religious leader, as its candidate for the Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary seat – the very constituency belonging to NC's alliance partner, Mehbooba Mufti of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Lahrvi's nomination signals NC's intent to contest all three Lok Sabha seats in the Kashmir Valley, putting a spotlight on the future of the Peoples Alliance for the Gupkar Declaration (PAGD).

With a political landscape reshaped by recent delimitation exercises, the Anantnag-Rajouri seat now spans across diverse demographics, encompassing Kashmiri Muslims as well as the Gujjar and Pahari communities. By fielding Lahrvi, the NC hopes to appeal to the Gujjar community while potentially challenging the traditional stronghold of Valley-based parties in the region.

This move sets the stage for a riveting electoral showdown, especially considering the BJP's aspirations to expand its footprint in Kashmir. With intricate constituency dynamics and the evolving political narrative, the battle for Anantnag-Rajouri promises to be one to watch.

As the PDP mulls its electoral strategy amidst shifting alliances and dynamics, the stage is set for a compelling electoral saga in one of Jammu and Kashmir's most consequential constituencies.

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An Existential Crisis For The Forsaken Non-Migrant Kashmiri Pandits

The author explores the plight of non-migrant Kashmiri Pandits enduring political turmoil and conflict in Kashmir. Despite legal battles for employment opportunities, corruption diverts resources and the Indian government’s indifference and failure to provide security exacerbates their challenges in securing basic necessities while amplifying their vulnerability. Pandits face pressure to conform…

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Hazrat Qayum ud din Qadri RA of Tailwani Anantnag.-(KHURSHEED DAR(Pohrupeth Langate))

For a divine mission, Allah selects and blessed only those who are capable of bearing the brunt of such a holy and difficult task. We see this selection in the case of Mehboob Subhani Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani Alayh I Rehamah. who descended from noble blood of the “Fonder Of Islam”. Likewise, Hazrat Qayum din Qadri RA of Tailwani Anantnag too was a divine selection of Rab-i-Jaleel.As we…

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Explore Kashmir with AbyTuber - Part 1

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Lolab Valley, Gurez Valley, and Bangus Meadow by Ahanger HOBO

Lolab Valley

At present, the Lolab Valley is still a new tourist area. The wide oval-shaped valley, blessed with lush forests and streams lies in the northwest corner of the Jammu and Kashmir state, 114 km (about 70.84 mi) from Srinagar. It is a magnificent area full of trees that stretch low down into the plain; the villages grow delicious apple, pear, and walnut trees. It is said that the prettiest girls in Kashmir come from this Valley. Besides its natural geographic beauty, the Lolab valley is famous for the centuries-old Kalaroos caves and Satbaran monument (seven doors of carved stones). It has been discovered that some finds at the cave site indicate that the area must have been an important Buddhist or early Hindu pilgrim site.

At present, there are moves to carbon date the site to discover its age and establish its links with other archaeological finds in the region. Locals believe that a tunnel through a cave in Kalaroos leads to some Central Asian countries, saying that the first two kilometers of the tunnel can even be covered on foot. As of October 2012, the Government has decided to market these caves for attracting tourists, the government has also suggested that it will act responsibly in this particularly fragile area and promote “eco-friendly” activities like homestays, fishing, and trekking, as from here it is possible to complete a trek to the famous Wular Lake. Located west of the Lolab Valley, in the northern mountain region of Kashmir is the extensive and beautiful meadow of Bangus, which has the potential to be the next Gulmarg. Now located near the Line of Control in Kupwara, it is opined that this place will also open to tourists soon. To reach Lolab you first take shared sumo or bus to Kupwara from the JVC Bus stand, and from there you can make your way to Lolab by private taxi, or with the locals.

Gurez and Tulail Valleys

The Gurez Valley, the northern frontier of Kashmir, is located not 15kms (about 9.32 mi) from the Line of Control with Pakistan and is the last post of Kashmiri culture/first post of Baltic culture before you can travel no further on your Indian Visa. To access Gurez you must get a permit (at no charge) from the Banidpora Police Station. Forms for the permit are available in the main Bazaar from all Photostat Shops and require a passport-sized photo. To reach Gurez (123 km (about 76.43 mi) from Srinagar) you must first travel to Bandipora by taxi or bus from the JVC Taxi Stand. You can either stay the night in Bandipora, there is one guest house located above the Kashmiri Wazwan Restaurant in the main bazaar or push to Gurez. Taxis for Gurez leave with some frequency from the main bus stand which is a small dust block about 2 km before the main bazaar. The journey to Gurez will take you straight up. It is a slow wind through the pine trees Overlooking Bandipora town. You will then pass through many army cantonments. With some of the most magnificent views. You will be stopped here maybe more than once for identification and purpose enquires. The Gurez Valley itself is spacious and open, about 2 km across, surrounded by lovely peaks, and at the base of the valley is situated the very charismatic Habba Khaton mountain glowing almost purple all the while calling you to come and visit it! Dawar is the name of the main village and is easy to negotiate as it has one street running through the center of the valley. There is a very comfortable tourist bungalow to stay in with basic cooking facilities, a restaurant serving veg and non-veg, tea stalls, and a bazaar with basic vegetables and packaged goods. Potatoes are the staple food of the Gurezi’s.

Gurez is important historically because it was the ancient Dardish capital. The Dards are the Indo-Aryans that came from the north and settled in the Kargil/Kashmir region (there is more on the Dards in the Kargil section) and could arguably be the original inhabitants of the region The Gurezi still speak Shina which is the language spoken in the now Pakistani controlled areas of Gilgit and Baltistan. The people of Gurez have a mixture of Kashmiri and Balti cultures running through their land. Kashmir, being the major center of the region for so many hundreds of years, has not failed to leave its mark. Yet in Dawar Village the faces start to resemble more of their Northern neighbors of Baltistan. The road to Gilgit runs from Gurez, and the valley falls along the ancient Silk Route, which connected the Kashmir Valley with Gilgit, before continuing further to Kasgar. Archaeological surveys in valleys north of Gurez have uncovered carved inscriptions in Kharoshthi, Brahmiand Tibetan. Kharosthi is anancient Indic script used by the Gandhara (Buddhist) culture of ancient Northwest South Asia (modern-day Afghanistan and Pakistan). These carvings provide a wonderful insight into the history of Tibetan Buddhism which was an early religion of the region and into the ancient Kashmiri people. The main river that flows through the Gurez Valley is the Kishen ganga. And for all those who like scenic fishing, there is a wealth of fish (snow trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, shuddgum) to be discovered under this rushing river. Whereas still beautiful with a wealth of small hikes and stunning scenery to enjoy, the Gurez Valley itself has become victim to modern infrastructure incursions, therefore the Tulail Valley (located further along the road) with its rugged villages and village faces, is another stunning worthwhile excursion while you are in the area. Either catch sumo from Dawar Bazaar or hitch a lift, the mountain road is bumpy, so hold on! Here you will again travel through amazing mountainous Country and pass through villages straddling the mountains and the river. You can travel just shy of the border in over an hour and work your way back. You will be the only people traveling by the mighty Kishenganga exploring small Muslim villages on the mountainside, with their variety of faces, changing once again from the more European Kashmiri looks to the Central Asian Balti tribes. Witness another piece of the puzzle in South Asian human migration and expansion fall into place.

A trip to Gurez is worth your time for those who desire to explore the different cultures and lifestyles of the Kashmir region, which remains sun distracted by tourists and opportunism. These people are well-educated thanks to an army goodwill program, and not cut off from modernity as Gurez holds the special title of more army to civilians in any civilian settlement in the world.

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Explore Kashmir with TOC Tours

This is your chance to see a setting that wonderfully complements snow-covered pathways, frozen lakes, and unusual #waterfalls. 🤩

The breathtaking splendor of #kashmirvalley never fails to astound us. For Bookings click the link Below Kashmir Tour Packages

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केंद्रीय मंत्री डॉ. जितेंद्र सिंह ने कहा है कि कश्मीर घाटी में तैनात केंद्र सरकार के कर्मचारियों को विशेष प्रोत्साहन/रियायतें जारी रहेंगी

केंद्रीय मंत्री डॉ. जितेंद्र सिंह ने कहा है कि कश्मीर घाटी में तैनात केंद्र सरकार के कर्मचारियों को विशेष प्रोत्साहन/रियायतें जारी रहेंगी

डॉ. जितेंद्र सिंह ने कहा कार्मिक एवं प्रशिक्षण विभाग (डीओपीटी) पहले ही इन लाभों को अगले तीन साल की अवधि के लिए बढ़ाने के आदेश जारी कर चुका है कश्मीर घाटी में तैनात केंद्र सरकार के कर्मचारियों को मिल रहे विशेष प्रोत्साहन/रियायतें जारी रहेंगी और इसके लिए कार्मिक एवं प्रशिक्षण विभाग ने इन लाभों को अगले तीन साल और बढ़ाने के आदेश पहले ही जारी कर दिए हैं। यह जानकारी आज केंद्रीय विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी…

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Arsalan Khan

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Kashmir is too pretty to not share, here's heaven on earth for all my followers<333

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Sunsets from the mountains 🌄