NOK Desk
Ahead of the much-anticipated India-Pakistan clash in the T20 World Cup, the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Sunday urged Kashmiri students across the country to view the match in the right spirit and refrain from posting on social media that could land them in trouble. National Convenor of the Association, Nasir Khuehami, emphasised
Hey there, if you’re like me, you’ve probably heard all sorts of stories about Kashmir – the breathtaking beauty, the snow-capped mountains, and yeah, the occasional headlines about unrest. But let’s cut through the noise: as of early 2026, Kashmir is indeed safe for tourists, especially if you stick to the popular spots and plan
Dozens of workers from the National Conference (NC) joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today in the Lehandajan Sallar area of Pahalgam constituency.The joining ceremony took place in the presence of Dr Shabir Siddiqui, who serves as the PDP’s constituency in-charge for Pahalgam. This move is part of a pattern seen in recent months where
Politics in Kashmir is loud, emotional, and often bitter. Public speeches are filled with sharp attacks, harsh language, and constant blame. On television debates, in press conferences, and across social media, political leaders appear locked in permanent conflict. For the common Kashmiri, the message seems clear: these leaders are sworn enemies. But that perception tells
Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Umar Farooq on Monday has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the tragic accident that led to the sad demise of young Tahir Rashid, a talented and budding graphic designer who was closely associated with the team working on the annual calendar of the Mirwaiz Foundation. According to a statement issued here, Recalling Tahir’s
The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was adjourned till 2:30 pm on Monday after loud protests and heated arguments disrupted the House. The trouble began over remarks made by PDP MLA Waheed ur Rehman Para on the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI). Just minutes before the adjournment, BJP MLAs staged a collective
I admit that the reality is this: over the past fifty years I have trained thousands of people, delivered millions of Qur’an lessons and sermons, and tried to improve others’ character — yet I could not improve my own character to the standard it should have been. Even now, I do not have the patience
Question:Assalamoalaykum Shaikh, May Allah bless you and preserve you. I have a quick question regarding the hadith in Muslim as to why prophet asked his tent to be removed and did not do I’tikaf that year.Barakallah feekum, Imran Akram, Virginia, USA Answer:Wa ʿalaykum al-salām wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh.This ḥadīth narrated by ʿĀʾishah (raḍiya Allāhu ʿanhā)
The Hajj Executive OfficeJ&K Haj Committee,Srinagar/Jammu.Sub:Complaint regarding Haj training.Sir/ Madam,With due regard I have to express my concern about the Haj training sessions conducted by your committee. I have recently attended a training programme at Masjid Firdosabad Sunjwan,Jammu, where the trainer made irrelevant statements about Haj rituals and claimed Haj is not acceptable a pilgrim
The Jammu and Kashmir government has officially transferred a substantial parcel of land — measuring 500 kanals and 11 marlas — in Sallar, located in the Anantnag district, to the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST)-Kashmir for the establishment of its South Campus. This development was announced on Thursday in the Jammu and