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Government College for Women M.A. Road Srinagar

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{{Infobox university|name = Government College for Women, M.A. Road, Srinagar|established = 1950|city = [[Srinagar]]|motto = ''Light to Enlighten''|type = State College|state = [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]|campus = Urban|affiliations = [[Cluster University Srinagar|Cluster University]]|principal = Prof. Shaheen Altaf|native_name = {{nq|گورنمنٹ کالج خواتین سرینگر}}|vice_chancellor = Prof.Talat Ahmad |website = {{URL|http://www.gcwmaroad.edu.in}}|image = Government_College_for_Women_Srinagar_MA_Road_Logo.jpeg|caption = Women's College Logo|image_size = 200px|colours = {{color box| #f9f9f9}}{{color box|#000000}}|sports = Volley Ball, Cricket, Badmintion, Khokho, Judo|language = Urdu & English}}'''Government College for Women,''' ''M.A. Road, Srinagar'' ([[Urdu]];{{nq|گورنمنٹ کالج خواتین ایم اے رُوڈ سرینگر}})commonly known as '''Women's College Srinagar''' is located on 8.5 acre campus in summer Capital of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[Srinagar]] near [[Lal Chowk]] opposite [[Sri Pratap College|SP College]].It was founded in the year 1950.The college is affiliated to [[Cluster University Srinagar]], recognized by [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]] and accredited with ‘A’ grade by [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Govt. College For Women M.A.Road, Srinagar Srinagar - Jammu And Kashmir|url = http://www.icbse.com/colleges/govt-college-for-women-m-a-road-srinagar/15023/2|website = iCBSE|publisher =icbse|accessdate = 2015-10-21}}</ref>

== Establishment ==
The Government of [[Government of Jammu and Kashmir|Jammu and Kashmir]] established the college in October 1950, during the reign of the then Prime Minister of [[Jammu and Kashmir (princely state)|Jammu and Kashmir]] [[Sheikh Abdullah|Sheikh Mohamad Abdullah.]]

== Overview ==
Women's College Srinagar is situated in the heart of summer capital of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], Srinagar. It is an institution of Higher Learning for women in Jammu and Kashmir. It was established in 1950. The college is affiliated with the [[Cluster University Srinagar]] and [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]] under 2(f) and 12(b) of UGC Act 1956. The college has a glorious past with excellent academic track record and has played a vital role for education and empowerment of women in Jammu and Kashmir. At present the college is one of the few colleges in the country and so-far the only Degree College in Jammu and Kashmir with [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]] Accredited Grade A, a testimony to the academic excellence and quality culture achieved and maintained by the college. The College joined the elite club of institution with facilities of satellite based education by setting up of an Edusat Hub for [[Kashmir Valley]] in the college.

== Faculties ==
*Faculty of Human Development
*Faculty of English
*Faculty of Sciences
*Faculty of Computer Science
*Faculty of Social Sciences
*Faculty of Humanities, Islamic and Oriental Learning
*Faculty of Home Sciences

== Degrees offered ==
* Bachelor of Science (Medical)
* Bachelor of Science (Non-Medical)
* Bachelor of Science (Home Science)
* Bachelor of Arts
* Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Journalism and Mass Communication.
* Integrated MCA.
* Bachelor of Arts (Hons) English
* Master of Science (Home Science)
* Bachelor of Nursing
<ref>{{Cite web|title = Government College for Women, Srinagar|url = http://www.minglebox.com/college/Govt-College-for-Women-Srinagar|website = Minglebox|accessdate = 2015-10-21}}</ref>

== Awards and achievements ==
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council ([[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]]) has accredited the Government College for Women, M A Road, Srinagar, with Grade A.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Women’s College gets NAAC Grade A|url = http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/briefs/women-s-college-gets-naac-grade-a/125110.html|website = www.greaterkashmir.com|accessdate = 2015-10-21}}</ref>

== ''See also'' ==
* [[Government College for Women, Baramulla|Government College for Women, Nawakadal Srinagar]]
* [[Government College for Women, Baramulla]]

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Government College for Women Baramulla

2021-05-30T13:12:40Z

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{{Infobox university|name = Women's College Baramulla|established = 1986|city = [[Baramulla]]|native_name = {{nq|گورنمنٹ کالج خواتین بارہ مولہ}}|vice_chancellor = Prof. Khurshid Iqbal Andrabi|type = Degree College|principal = Dr Fahmida Bano |state = [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]|country = [[India]]|affiliations = [[University of Kashmir]]|campus = Rural|language = English, Urdu, Kashmiri|sports = Volley Ball, Judo, Badmintion, Cricket|website = {{URL|http://gdcwbla.edu.in//}}}}'''''Government College for Women Baramulla''''' ([[Urdu]];{{nq|گورنمنٹ کالج خواتین بارہ مولہ}})commonly known as '''''Women's college Baramulla''''' is a [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] autonomous college located on 4.625 acre (37 kanal) campus in [[Baramulla]] in the Indian state of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]].It was founded in the year 1986.The college is affiliated with the [[University of Kashmir]] and is recognised by [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|title = Empowering Women|url = http://wcbaramulla.com|website = wcbaramulla.com|accessdate = 2015-10-23}}</ref>

It has been awarded grade "B" by the [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]]

== Establishment ==
The [[Government of Jammu and Kashmir|Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir]] established the college in the year 1986 during the era of the then chief minister of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] [[Farooq Abdullah]].

== Location ==
Women's College Baramulla is situated on National Highway Road, near tehsil point, Baramulla 54 km north-west of state summer capital [[Srinagar]]. It is a premier institution of Higher Learning for women in [[Baramulla district|district Baramulla]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Govt. Degree College For Women, Baramullah, Kmr. Baramula - Jammu And Kashmir|url = http://www.icbse.com/colleges/govt-degree-college-for-women-baramullah-kmr/15067/2|website = iCBSE|accessdate = 2015-10-23}}</ref>

== Overview ==
Women's College Baramulla was established in the year 1986. The college is affiliated with the [[University of Kashmir]] and recognised by UGC under (f) and 12(b) of UGC Act 1956. It was initially housed in Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School Baramulla located adjacent to the present campus area. It started its academic venture with a meager number of students in Arts & Commerce and was later on shifted to its own campus in the year 1995. Science stream was introduced after a gap of 16 years in 2002 and Computer Sciences were introduced in 2005 almost 20 years after the establishment of the college.<ref name="auto"/>

== Courses offered ==
* Bachelor of Arts
* Bachelor of Science (Medical)
* Bachelor of Science (Non Medical)
* Bachelor of Commerce
* Bachelor of Computer Applications<ref>{{Cite web|title = Government Degree College For Women, Baramulla {{!}} Educrib|url = http://educrib.com/college/9807/government-degree-college-for-women-baramulla|website = www.educrib.com|accessdate = 2015-10-23}}</ref>
Besides this add on course like Data Care Management, Data Processing Management & Sericulture are offered to students.

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Ajay Sadhotra

2021-05-30T12:41:12Z

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'''Ajay Sadhotra''' (born 29 December 1955) is a senior [[Indian Politics|Indian politician]] from [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. He belongs to the [[Jammu & Kashmir National Conference|National Conference]], a party formed by veteran leader [[Sheikh Abdullah]].

He was a General Secretary at Youth National Conference, Vice-President, Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, Jammu Province.

In 1996 and 2002, he was elected as a Member of Legislative Assembly, Marh.<ref name="Elections.in">{{Cite web |url=http://www.elections.in/jammu-and-kashmir/assembly-constituencies/marh.html |title=Marh Election 2014, Results, Candidate List and winner of Marh Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) Constituency, Jammu And Kashmir |publisher=Elections.in |accessdate=22 June 2015}}</ref> From 1996 to 2002, he served as a Minister of Agriculture, CAPD, Transport, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj.

He was a Deputy Leader Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, Legislative Party in J&K Legislative Assembly.

From 2003 to 2009, he served as a Provincial President, Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, Jammu. Since 2009 - Member of Legislative Council.

He has attended the Food Ministers conference, chaired by Honorable Prime Minister [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee|Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee]], and the Panchayati Raj conference, chaired by Honorable Prime minister.

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*"[https://web.archive.org/web/20140627173212/http://jklegislativecouncil.nic.in/leaderofhouse/Leader%20of%20House.htm Leader of House]". Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council.

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Chiktan Fort

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'''Chiktan Fort''', (Chiktan Castle) also known as '''Chiktan Khar''', is a fort in the Chiktan village of [[Kargil district]], [[Ladakh]], India.<ref>{{cite book |author1=Sophie Lovell-Hoare |author2=Max Lovell-Hoare |title=Kashmir: Jammu. Kashmir Valley. Ladakh. Zanskar |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7mJQBAAAQBAJ&pg=PA186 |date=1 July 2014 |publisher=Bradt Travel Guides |isbn=978-1-84162-396-2 |pages=186 }}</ref>

Far up in the Himalayas, a couple of hours drive (75 km) from the border town of Kargil, further north from the grand Srinagar-Leh Highway lie the ruins of what once was a majestic fort. Rumored to be taller and older than its famous cousin – the Leh Palace, the Chiktan fortress is shrouded in many mysteries. Legends of its making, numerous sinister and violent events, magical tales of wondrous creations and a heart-wrenching tailspin of destruction and apathy encompass the story of this fabulous fortress set in an almost fantastical location.

Initiated By Tahtah Khan, Prince of Baltistan who ran away after a failed attempt was made to kill him. He took Shelter in Chiktan area, He was awestruck by the place and decided to construct a fort here in the 8th century but managed to build only a small palace.

Built in the 16th century by [[Balti people|Balti]] craftsmen, the castle served as a royal residence for centuries despite shifts in rulers as the region was amalgamated with neighboring kingdoms. Today, the neglect and natural forces have reduced the fort to rubble.

Chiktan Castle is located deep inside a valley, by the [[Indus river]], with the mountains in the background. It is composed of rammed earth and stone masonry with mud mortar. Following the designs of architect and carpenter Shinkhen Chandan, the castle used timber to support the ceilings of the structure as well as to frame the doors and windows.

The Palace was one of the Masterpieces of Ladakh and Tibetian Architecture which was famous across Lhasa, Tibet. It reportedly had a rotating room which used to rotate with support of air blowing.

The Chiktan Palace was Inhabited by the King until Dogra King of Jammu annexed the area, He tried to suppress the Influence of King and started destroying the fort.

Prepared for impending attacks, Chiktan Castle was a symbol of unity, strength, brotherhood, and community for the peoples of the region. The castle was attacked several times during its history, but was not abandoned until the late 19th century. Neglect and natural elements have left the castle in an advanced state of decay. Large portions of the outer walls have collapsed, partially due to the removal of stone in the mid 20th century for a local government hospital which was Sanctioned and allotted for the Royal Family to construct but Father in Law of the King decided to keep the money and decided to use bricks of the wall of the fort beside the Wood Carving.

Seeing the Negligence, people of Village started using wood as resource which slowly destroyed the Fort. Stories of Hauntings were spread to stop people from exploiting the Fort

As the capital of the [[Chiktan]] region, the castle was a significant political center and military fortification, and remains an important symbol of shared history and culture in the region.

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Kutte Kol

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'''Kutte Kol''' ([[Kashmiri language|Kashmiri]]: / [[Help:IPA for Kashmiri|kuʈɨ kɔl]] /) is a navigational [[canal]] running through the [[Srinagar]] city of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] in India. It is believed to be commissioned by [[Kota Rani]], a ruler of [[History of Kashmir|medieval]] [[Kashmir Valley|Kashmir]], initially to regulate floods on the [[Jhelum River|Jhelum]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://scroll.in/article/908064/queens-poets-academics-mystics-a-calendar-celebrates-12-inspirational-women-from-kashmir|title=Queens, poets, academics, mystics: A calendar celebrates 12 inspirational women of Kashmir}}</ref> Later it was also used for navigation to carry food grains to the city. At present, the canal suffers from massive encroachments and its flow has been drastically reduced. The [[Srinagar Municipal Corporation]] plans to restore the canal by dredging and removal of encroachments.<ref name="GK">{{cite news |title=Kutekul loses sheen to encroachments-Greater Kashmir|url=http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/srinagar-city/story/209499.html|date=16 February 2016|accessdate=19 February 2016}}</ref>

==Etymology==
Although believed to be named after its supposed commissioner, Kota Rani, a more analytical explanation holds that the name is derived from 'Ksipt Kulya', which means a [[rivulet]] of 'Ksipt' (another name for [[Jhelum]]).
<ref name="Dhar Book">K.N. Dhar. {{Google books|T11NAAAAYAAJ|Glimpses of Kashmiri Culture|page=71}}</ref><ref name="Dhar article">{{cite web |title=Vitasta|url=http://ikashmir.net/kndhar/vitasta.html|accessdate=19 February 2016}}</ref>
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Kashmir walnut wood carving

2021-05-30T11:02:19Z

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{{Infobox geographical indication
| name = Kashmir Walnut Wood Carving
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| description = Walnut wood carving, Kashmir
| type = [[Handicraft]]
| area = [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]
| country = India
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'''Kashmir walnut wood carving''' is wood carving work that is manufactured in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[India]]. Walnut carving is protected under the [[geographical indication]] (GI) of the [[Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights]] (TRIPS) agreement. It is listed at item 182 as "Kashmir Walnut Wood Carving" of the GI Act 1999 of the Government of India with registration confirmed by the Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ipindia.nic.in/girindia/treasures_protected/registered_GI_18November2015.pdf |title=State Wise Registration Details Of G.I Applications |access-date=4 February 2016 |publisher=Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201065403/http://ipindia.nic.in/girindia/treasures_protected/registered_GI_18November2015.pdf |archive-date= 1 February 2016 }}</ref>

The ''[[Juglans regia]]'' tree that grows widely in Kashmir region is used for wood carving, and Kashmir is one of a few places for availability of [[walnut]] trees.{{Sfn|Saraf|1987|p=107}} Walnut wood is used to make tables, jewelry boxes, trays, etc.

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== Further reading ==
*{{cite book|last= Jain |first=Dr. Madhu |title=Wood Handicraft: A Study of Its Origin and Development in Saharanpur|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=B0vb8AhaXnAC&pg=PA43|year=2000|publisher=Indus Publishing|isbn=978-81-7387-103-0}}
*{{cite book|last= Saraf |first=D. N. |title=Arts and Crafts, Jammu and Kashmir: Land, People, Culture|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vQShV9jNzIUC&pg=PA107|date=1 January 1987|publisher=Abhinav Publications|isbn=978-81-7017-204-8}}
*{{cite book|last= Singh |first=Sarina |title=India. Ediz. Inglese|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vK88ktao7pIC&pg=PA1160|year=2009|publisher=Lonely Planet|isbn=978-1-74220-347-8}}
*{{cite book|last= Qazi |first=S.A. |title=Systematic Geography of Jammu and Kashmir|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ZZh3Zkoqtc4C&pg=PA107|date=1 January 2005|publisher=APH Publishing|isbn=978-81-7648-786-3}}

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