Art, Culture & Society

Police identified the deceased as Reyaz Ahmad Bhat and Aadil Ahmad Bhat, both residents of Hatmulla Padnal village

Kashmir’s handicrafts sector, known for products such as Pashmina shawls, carpets, papier-mâché and walnut wood carving, remains one of the region’s largest sources of traditional employment and export earnings

Road accidents remain common in the mountainous districts of Jammu and Kashmir, where narrow roads, difficult terrain, and adverse weather conditions frequently contribute to fatal crashes

The procession began at Guru Bazar in the city centre and moved through Budshah Kadal and M A Road before heading towards Dalgate

Local Muslims assisted pilgrims by providing refreshments, helping with logistics, and facilitating movement around the shrine

‘We live in Jammu, but our hearts remain in Kashmir’

Extensive arrangements had been made involving multiple Govt deptts, including security, health, transport, sanitation, and power

Cultural performances remained principal attraction throughout the festival with local artists presenting traditional folk songs and dances

Event marked a continuation of a tradition associated with Devyani Rana’s late father, Devender Singh Rana

According to preliminary findings, the blaze erupted in a chimney section of the plant while employees were on duty