Where Goats, Grasslands and Generations Meet: Changthang’s Nomadic Festival Preserves Culture and Livelihoods

Pir Azhar U Din KORZOK, LADAKH | August 10, 2026 At Korzok, beside the blue waters of Tso Moriri, the traditional life of Ladakh’s Changpa nomadic community took centre stage as the Changthang Nomadic Festival brought together herders, local residents and visitors on August 9 and 10. Held in the high-altitude Changthang region of eastern…

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Van Dhan Programme Connects Tribal Producers with Value Addition and Markets Across Country

Raja Saleem Khan New Delhi: The Government of India has sanctioned 4,172 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) across the country, covering approximately 12.48 lakh tribal members, under the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM). According to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, 2,817 VDVKs have been reported operationalised, with reported sales of ₹1,582.99 crore. The Van…

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Saving Kashmir’s Silver: Will Rainawari’s Last Artisans Survive the Future?

Sadaf Shabir | Srinagar | Citizen Reporter India In the heart of Srinagar’s historic Rainawari area, the soft clang of hammer on silver still echoes inside a modest shop—one of the last living spaces of Kashmir’s traditional silver craftsmanship. Mohammad Yousuf, a veteran artisan, continues to run his ancestral silver workshop, unlocking its shutters every…

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GI Nodal Officer Represents Tamil Nadu at Tribal Business Conclave 2025

By: Pir Azhar U Din New Delhi | November 12, 2025: Tamil Nadu’s Geographical Indications (GI) Nodal Officer represented the state at the Tribal Business Conclave 2025, held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, showcasing the rich cultural and entrepreneurial strength of India’s tribal communities.   Organized jointly by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Ministry of Culture,…

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Akshar Mahotsav 2025 to Illuminate India’s Scriptural Heritage at the National Museum

Pirzada Moomin Akshar Mahotsav 2025 to Illuminate India’s Scriptural Heritage at the National MuseumNew Delhi, Nov 13 — The National Museum, in collaboration with The Calligraphy Foundation and the Ministry of Culture, is set to host Akshar Mahotsav 2025, a three-day national festival celebrating India’s timeless scriptural and calligraphic traditions. Scheduled from November 14 to…

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10th District Jammu Handball C’ship culminates

By: Pir Azhar U Din JAMMU: The Three day 10th District Handball Championship in senior men and women and Junior Boys and Girls categories concluded today at Playfield Shastri Nagar. The championship was organized by Players Association Handball Jammu in collaboration with J&K Handball Association and sponsored by J&K Sports Council. Joint Director Information, Deepak…

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Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal inaugurates New Court Complex in Bandipora

BANDIPORA: In a significant development, the newly constructed Court Complex at Bandipora was inaugurated today by Judge, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, and Administrative Judge for District Bandipora, Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal. The inauguration was carried out on the directions of the Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh,Justice…

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