NOK Desk
The Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs has strongly refuted reports from certain quarters on social media, particularly a video, wherein it is being alleged that “…the Government has issued an order cancelling around 1.5 lakh Below Poverty Line ration cards affecting a huge number of beneficiaries and putting their families in distress
Chillai-Kalan, a 40-day harshest winter period, commenced with an intense cold wave conditions as Srinagar has recorded the coldest night of December in the last over two decades. After 1990, Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded the coldest night in the month of December at minus 8.5 degree Celsius, which is the
The Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Department has unveiled plans for New Year celebrations at Patnitop, Bhaderwah and Sanasar. Designed to highlight the region’s rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes and thrilling adventure opportunities, these events promise an unforgettable experience for visitors. In Bhaderwah, festivities will be held from December 29 to 31 in collaboration with the
The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) today convened its 10th meeting of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC). The meeting was chaired by Prof. Shakil A. Romshoo, Vice Chancellor IUST, and coordinated by Dr. Peer Bilal Ahmed, Director DIQA. The meeting addressed several significant issues aimed at enhancing the academic and administrative environment
Every Friday in Kashmir brings a lingering question: Will Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chairman of the Hurriyat Conference, be permitted to deliver his sermon at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar? The decision, often taken at the highest administrative level, reflects a broader dilemma in handling the Valley’s religious and political dynamics. In recent weeks, the
A grand valedictory function was held at the Excise and Taxation Training Institute, Nagrota, to conclude the one-month induction training for Sub-Inspectors (Finance Department, UT of Jammu and Kashmir). The batch comprised 47 Sub-Inspectors, including 39 males and 8 females from diverse educational backgrounds. They successfully completed their rigorous training programme, which equipped them to
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said there is no discussion in the INDIA bloc regarding a change of leadership and that a meeting of the constituents has not been held. “No such discussion is taking place, there has been no meeting of INDIA bloc; where will the talk of leadership change? There
Saffron, often referred to as “the spice of life,” has been a symbol of the rich cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir for centuries. The vibrant purple flower that yields this coveted spice is traditionally grown in the region’s high-altitude fields, particularly in areas like Pampore, which has been famously dubbed as the “Saffron Bowl
The Chenab Railway Bridge is one of the most significant infrastructure projects in India’s history, representing not only the engineering prowess of the nation but also its commitment to improving the connectivity and economic growth of Jammu and Kashmir. Spanning across the mighty Chenab River in the Reasi district, the bridge forms an integral part
Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a clerk of Fire & Emergency Service department posted in Sopore for demanding bribe of Rs 5000 for issuance of NOC to open a timber sale depot. According to a statement, a complainant alleged that he intended to open a sale depot of timber in Baramulla for which he