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Jahangeer Ganaie Pulwama, Aug 24 (KNO): A youth from South Kashmir's Pulwama who is known for his writing skills has published his first book titled "Hasraton K Sirhanay". Shahbaz Mushtaq aka Shahi Shahbaz a resident of Washbugh Pulwama who is student of Government Degree College for Boys Pulwama launched his book at GDC Pulwama where his work was appreciated by all. Shahbaz while talking with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that Hasraton K Sirhanay is his maiden book which comprises of ghazals and nazms in which various topics have been touched. "I have tried to express my opinions on various day to day social issues besides I have also tried to jot down experiences in various daily happenings,” he said. “I have been writing on different social issues since the last several years and my work was being published in leading papers of Kashmir,” Shahbaz said. He said that social issues like the discrimination on the bases of colour, religion, caste have bee...

Jahangeer Ganaie Kulgam, Aug 19 (KNO): A youth from South Kashmir's Kulgam district has become an internet sensation due to his talent in writing and playing raps. Umair Manzoor (21) popularly known as Umi Afeem a resident of Reshiepora Kulgam who is pursuing his bachelors after pursuing sound engineering is now famous in making songs. Umair while talking with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that he was fond of writing since his childhood and after completing engineering in sound designing he started writing raps. “I have written and sung around one dozen songs which were based on real life struggles,” he said, adding that despite that people like classical songs, rap songs are being liked too. “I have also produced around 50 songs which have become very hit on social media and in the coming days more songs will be released,” he said. Umair said that he also owns his record label namely Kash Beatz where he is launching singers and so far several singers have been launc...

Faizan Wani Srinagar, Aug 17 (KNO): In a significant move, the administration of Jammu & Kashmir has unveiled a new scheme for development of the craft sector in the Union Territory. The scheme- Karkhandar scheme for development of craft sector- has been notified by the department of Industries & Commerce after its approval by the administrative council headed by LG Manoj Sinha. The scheme will be implemented in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir through respective directorates of Handicrafts and Handloom. The scheme intends to revive the languishing crafts and upscale the learning techniques of trainees. It also focuses to improve the wage earnings of the craftsmen and create linkages with producer organizations to inculcate entrepreneurship skill and aptitude to the trainees. The main thrust of the scheme is to identify and impart skill upgradation training in such crafts which are facing human resource crunch like walnut wood carving, silver filigree, carpet, Kani sh...

Srinagar, Aug 12 (KNO): A painting competition was organized by the Army on Thursday for children living in border areas. According to a statemtn issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the theme for the competition was aptly selected as Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. “More than 75 children of various age groups, from nearby villages of Thalli and T Suntwari, of Macchal area, participated in the competition. It was the first event of its kind, for most of the children from these remote villages,” the statement said. The enthusiasm, creativity and patriotism of the children added to the charm of the event. The children were gifted stationary kits, to further encourage them, in pursuing their studies and taking painting as a hobby & provide them avenues to develop & express their creativity. The painting competition was the beginning in a series of events planned to make the 75th Independence Day an event to remember—(KNO)

Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, Aug 11 (KNO): A youth from South Kashmir's Pulwama district has written a book in urdu language to help and guide civil service aspirants. Sahil Ahmad Lone, 21, a resident of Barpora village which is just two kilometers from Pulwama town who is pursuing BA honours in English language from cluster university has been writing articles since 2016 which are being published in leading newspapers. Sahil while talking with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that he started writing when he was class 10th student and since then he has written hundreds of articles which have been published in leading newspapers of J&K. He said that he found that there is very little material available in the market for civil service aspirants after which he decided to write book in urdu language which will help civil service aspirants. "Civil Service Rehuma" a 128 page book has covered all aspects including how beginners can start preparation, what is ro...

‘Our every content has a message’ Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, Aug 04 (KNO): A youth belonging to South Kashmir's Anantnag has become an internet sensation as his funny videos are winning hearts of people on social media. Umer Aziz  Mir (23) a resident of Mirabad Shangus in Anantnag who is B.A student at GDC Uttersoo Anantnag is now one of the leading funny content creators in Kashmir. Umer Aziz while talking with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that since his childhood he was fond of funny things and five years before he along with his five friends created a Facebook page where they used to entertain people. “Four year ago a friend from Srinagar told me to create YouTube and we named it ‘Kashmiri Rounders’ and since then we have made around 300 videos,” Mir said. “Our every video has a message and our main motive remains to keep our society away from social evils and keep our budding generation far from drugs and suicides,” he said. Mir said that youth in Kashmir are ve...

Mubashir Aalam Wani Srinagar, Jul 28 (KNO): Gufrana Hussain, a 22 year old girl, who is pursuing MBBS, wrote a book ISOTOPE in three months. Talking with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) Gufrana said that she wrote poems for her school magazine and participated in poem recitations too. “In my middle school when I finally won prizes for writing and my friends enjoyed my work, I started writing a page and did pretty well,” Gufrana said. Gufrana said writing eventually began a very spiritual journey for her in high school. “I became the editor of my school magazine at 17,” she said. Gufrana writes short stories and poems. “The pandemic had started right when my schooling was over, so I barely met anyone. It was becoming a hard time for me, to adapt to the whole lockdown situation, so I thought this was the right time for me to publish my work. So, I began writing my book,” Gufrana said. Gufrana said she was interested in reading science fiction as one can create its own world by re...

Award winning artist comes up with fabric map of Srinagar Will come up with world map soon: Maqbool Jaan Mubashir Aalam Wani Join JK Student Times WhatsApp Group; Click Here Srinagar, Jul 26 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir is full of talent and the people living across the Union territory have displayed it from time to time. A 49-year-old man from Lal Bazar area of Srinagar has come up with a fabric map of the city of 1.5 million on which he has defined all roads, water bodies and residential areas that existed since 1825. Talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Maqbool Jaan, an award winning artist, said that he got this concept when he found a fabric map in museums, which is in rotten state. “I found a copy of that map on a book which I started working on over a 6/ 4 sized cloth. It took me one year to complete this map. I used to work 2 to 3 hours on a regular basis,” Jaan said, adding that there is a need to promote this art, which has been introduced by the revered saint ...

Jahangeer Ganaie  Srinagar, Jul 6 (KNO): A 25-year-old Taekwondo player has brought laurels to Jammu and Kashmir at the state and national level by winning several medals besides taking part in international events as well.  Danish Manzoor, a resident of Gulshan Abad Baramulla of North Kashmir now aims to represent India in the 2024 Olympics. He has represented India at the 2nd India Open International Olympic Ranking championship in the 54 KG weight category. Click to Join JK Student Times WhatsApp group Danish while talking with news agency Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that since his childhood he was very much fond of sports mainly cricket, however, after watching some youth practising Taekwondo in the locality, he got inspired.  "Same day, I started the practice of Taekwondo with a few locals who were known to this art and soon I started taking part in competitions," he said.  After participating in district level tournaments, Danish got an opportunity to part...