NOK Desk
In an interview with Rising Kashmir, Asmat Riyaz shared her achievements. In 2023, she scored 534 points in NEET-2023, securing a seat in the BDS program at Government Dental College Srinagar. However, her primary goal was to secure a seat in the MBBS program, for which she achieved 603 points. Asmat detailed her educational journey,
Rashid Sheikh, widely known as Engineer Rashid, has been elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) from Baramulla in Kashmir. He has approached the Patiala House court in Delhi seeking interim bail to take his oath as an MP. Rashid has been incarcerated in Tihar Jail since August 9, 2019, facing charges of alleged terror
Garlic, the ODOP (One District One Product) product of District Kulgam, is famous for its golden brown husk, bulbous form, and low acidity. It plays a crucial role in sustaining local farmers’ livelihoods and significantly boosting the district’s economy. The unique cold and high-altitude climate of Kulgam is ideal for producing high-quality garlic, fostering economic
A day after unseating political figures including Omar Abdullah and Sajad Gani Lone, Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) patron and newly elected MP Er. Rashid expressed his gratitude to the people for electing him from the Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency. In a message shared through his counsel Vikhyat Oberoi on his official Facebook page, Er. Rashid
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured victories in both parliamentary seats in Jammu province, while the National Conference’s Aga Rahullah triumphed in the Srinagar parliamentary seat.Although official results for Baramulla and Anantnag-Rajouri were not announced by late evening, it was evident from the final counting rounds that Engineer Rashid was leading in Baramulla and the
The weather forecast for the next few days in Jammu and Kashmir predicts partly to generally cloudy conditions with intermittent light to moderate rain at a few locations. Night temperatures have risen in most areas as of Tuesday. A meteorological department official informed GNS that until June 7, the region is expected to experience partly
Cherries are vital to Kashmir’s horticulture, especially after the strawberry harvest. The peak harvesting season is in the next two weeks and will continue until mid-June.The Makhmali and Double varieties are harvested from the second week of May, while the highly sought-after Mishri variety will be ready in the first week of June.Villages like Lar,
The Kashmir Valley has experienced a remarkable surge in tourism, welcoming over eleven lakh tourists in the first six months of this year, according to tourism department officials. The data indicates that of the 1,155,289 visitors, 22,612 were international tourists. Officials expect an increase in foreign arrivals starting from June. Amid a severe heatwave across
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq stated on Friday that if New Delhi takes one step forward, he is ready to take two steps towards a peaceful resolution of issues. He made these remarks while speaking to the media at Jamia Masjid Srinagar after attending Friday congregational prayers. Farooq expressed his frustration over being kept under house arrest
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad expressed his disappointment on Friday, stating that had the BJP consulted him prior to the abrogation of Article 370, he could have offered valuable guidance. Azad asserted that the removal of Article 370 has left nothing of the special status that warranted its removal. Azad’s remarks