NOK Desk
Leader of Opposition and BJP MLA Sunil Sharma on Wednesday demanded that the Congress party clarify its position regarding the recent resolution on Article 370 and 35A. Sharma questioned whether Congress had supported the resolution, and stated that if the six members backing it had indeed endorsed the proposal, it should be considered passed in
Jammu and Kashmir’s Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary called the resolution passed for the restoration of the J&K’s special status as “a reminder to New Delhi about the promises made to the people of J&K on the floor of Parliament.” Earlier, the J&K Assembly had passed the resolution demanding the re-establishment of Article 370 for
Jammu and Kashmir’s former Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, on Wednesday said that the Legislative Assembly has fulfilled its responsibility after the Speaker passed a resolution regarding Article 370 and Article 35A. He stated that the Assembly has performed its constitutional duty, and now it is up to the central government to address these issues. Notably,
MLA Gulmarg, Farooq Ahmad Shah, held an important meeting with Village Level Workers (VLWs) and Patwaris at Tangmarg to strengthen grassroots governance. The meeting focused on building a strong connection between the public and local officials to ensure smooth and effective administration. MLA Shah urged officials to stay connected with the people, listen to their
The political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has long been shaped by the influence of two prominent families: the Sheikhs and the Muftis. For generations, these families have held positions of power and shaped the region’s political direction, evoking both admiration and criticism. The recent presence of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s sons, Zaheer and
Introduction to Saffron: The World’s Costliest Spice Saffron, often called “red gold,” is renowned for its vibrant colour, rich aroma, and flavourful essence. Derived from the flower Crocus sativus, known as the saffron crocus, this spice holds a unique position in culinary and cultural histories. The saffron crocus blooms with deep crimson stigmas, which are
The Essence of Kashmir’s Saffron Heritage In South Kashmir’s Pulwama district, the historic town of Pampore is celebrated as the “Saffron Town” of India. Known for producing one of the world’s finest varieties of saffron, Pampore has been home to this heritage crop for centuries. The vibrant purple flowers and the precious red threads harvested
Chief Spokesperson DPAP Salman Nizami, today accused the ruling party (NC) of betraying the people of J&K after securing a massive mandate on the promise of restoring Article 370. He said that the recent turmoil in the J&K Assembly over Article 370 proves former Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad’s warnings during the elections, where he
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti expressed her gratitude to Sajad Gani Lone, along with Independent MLA Shabir Kullay and Sheikh Khurshid, for their solidarity with PDP MLAs in opposing the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status. In a post on X, Mufti said, “Your support in this resolution underscores the ongoing political
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that the resolution on Article 370 introduced by the Waheed Para in Assembly has no importance and is for cameras only. PDP MLA Waheed Para introduced the resolution on behalf of PDP which sought the restoration of Article 370 in the Legislative Assembly. Speaking about