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Dr. Bashir Ahmad Veeri Raises Demand for District Hospital in Bijbehara, Sub-District Hospital in Srigufwara

February 10, 2026 by NOK Desk

Dr. Bashir Ahmad Veeri, MLA from Srigufwara–Bijbehara constituency, on Tuesday raised a strong demand in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly for the upgradation of healthcare facilities in his constituency, particularly seeking district hospital status for Bijbehara and the establishment of a sub-district hospital in Srigufwara.

Speaking during the ongoing Assembly session, Dr. Veeri highlighted the growing healthcare needs of the area and said existing facilities were inadequate to cater to the increasing patient load. He stressed that upgrading Sub-District Hospital Bijbehara to a district-level hospital would reduce the burden on tertiary hospitals and ensure timely medical care for people of South Kashmir. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The legislator also called for a dedicated sub-district hospital in Srigufwara to strengthen healthcare delivery at the grassroots level, especially in emergencies. Emphasizing that healthcare is a basic necessity, Dr. Veeri urged the government to reflect these demands in the current budget and take concrete steps for early implementation.

His demands were welcomed by local residents, who have long been seeking improved medical infrastructure in the region.

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Katra Protest: Locals Oppose Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ropeway Project

February 10, 2026 by NOK Desk

A large protest took place in Katra against the planned ropeway project for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. People gathered to strongly oppose the idea and made it clear they will keep protesting until the plan is dropped completely.

The demonstrators shouted slogans against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). They said the project is moving ahead without properly listening to local people’s worries. Protesters promised to fight the ropeway “tooth and nail” – meaning with full determination. They added that they will not back any political party’s decision if it goes against the interests of ordinary people.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

During the protest, speakers praised Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and Bani MLA Rameshwar Singh. They thanked both leaders for standing with the local community and speaking out against the ropeway.

The crowd also criticised BJP MLA Baldev Sharma. They claimed he has personal interests in the project and said such private gains should not decide things that affect people’s jobs and daily lives.

People at the rally explained that the ropeway would harm traditional businesses in Katra. Many families depend on shops, hotels, pony rides, and other small services linked to pilgrims visiting the shrine on foot or by road. They fear the ropeway would take away customers and reduce employment in the area.

Speakers called on the government to think again. They asked for proper talks with all local groups – shopkeepers, pony owners, hoteliers, and others – before making any final decision.

The protest stayed peaceful from start to finish. The organisers warned that if their demands are ignored, they will hold more demonstrations in the coming days.

The event was reported by Kashmir News Trust (KNT). This protest shows how strongly locals feel about protecting their livelihood and the way pilgrims have visited the holy shrine for years.

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Doda Police Detain Man for Allegedly Misusing National Flag to Clean Window

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 by NOK Desk

Police in Doda district registered a case and detained a man on Tuesday for allegedly showing disrespect to the Indian national flag. This happened after a video of the incident spread quickly on social media.

An official told the news agency Kashmir News Corner (KNC) that the video showed a man named Farooq Ahmed, who lives in the Nagri area of Doda. In the clip, he was seen using the national flag to wipe the window glass of his house. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Police said this action appears to break the rules of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. This law protects the dignity of the national flag and other national symbols.

Following orders from the Senior Superintendent of Police in Doda, officers filed FIR No. 30/2026 at Doda Police Station. The man was detained for questioning.

The investigation is still going on, and police will take further legal steps as needed, officials added. Police have asked the public to always respect national symbols and to report any similar incidents to the authorities.

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Employee Killed in Tragic Dumper Accident at Khrew Cement Factory

February 9, 2026 by NOK Desk

An employee was killed in an accident at the Cement Factory in Khrew area Pampore on Monday, officials said.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the employee, a resident of Khrew Pampore, was struck by a dumper inside the factory premises. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

He was immediately taken to PHC Khrew, where doctors declared him dead.

The deceased has been identified as Gulam Rasool Regoo, a resident of Khrew, while authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.—(KNO)

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J&K Assembly Told 964 PET Posts Vacant, Reserved for Rehbar-e-Khel Regularisation

February 9, 2026 by NOK Desk

The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that currently 964 posts of Physical Education Teachers (PETs) were lying vacant in the department.

This was revealed in a written reply of minister in-charge of Youth Service and Sports (YSS) department to a query raised by MLA Handwara, Sajad Gani Lone. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Lone sought reasons for freezing these posts over a decade, leading unemployment, over-age issue and mental distress among rained youth, besides adversely affecting students’ physical development.

The government in a written reply informed that all these 964 vacant posts of PETs were kept reserved for the regularisation of Rehbar-e-Khels in terms of the Rehbar-e-Khel Policy issued vide Government Order issued on October 27 of 2017.

The department has no such proposal to defreeze these vacant posts.

“All these vacant posts of Physical Education Teachers have been kept reserved for the regularization of Rehbar-e-Khels in terms of the Rehbar -e-Khel Policy,” the written reply reads.

The department further informed the House that JKSSB has made the selection of 528 Physical Education Teachers in the Department.

“However, after the issuance of the ReK Policy, all vacant posts of Physical Education Teachers have been kept reserved for the regularization of Rehbar-e-Khel, in accordance with the said policy.

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AIP Criticises J&K Budget, Calls for Statehood and Engineer Rashid’s Release

February 8, 2026 by NOK Desk

The Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) on Sunday held a meeting of its Working Committee. While addressing the members, AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi urged the cadre to ensure strong participation in AIP’s upcoming Jantar Mantar programme demanding restoration of statehood and resolution of other key issues.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The meeting also demanded the immediate release of Party Supremo and MP Baramulla Engineer Rashid, along with all political prisoners and expressed concern over the lack of any provision for regularisation of daily wagers. Addressing the media, AIP State Secretary Sheikh Ashiq said the Jammu and Kashmir Budget 2026–27, presented by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, is disconnected from ground realities and fails to address unemployment, economic slowdown and business distress. Sheikh Ashiq termed the effective withdrawal of the ₹2 per litre diesel rebate a regressive step that will burden farmers, transporters, traders and daily wage earners, leading to higher transport costs and inflation. He said the move is unjustified when the government is simultaneously seeking funds for official vehicles and Darbar Move allowances, exposing hollow claims of austerity. On employment, Sheikh Ashiq said the budget offers no credible job-creation plan and pointed out that nearly 23,000 jobs have been outsourced in the past two years, converting secure public employment into insecure contractual work. He said daily-rated and casual workers have again been pushed into uncertainty, with the budget talking of committees instead of regularisation.

Sheikh Ashiq said the budget ignores the ongoing economic slowdown, offering no stimulus, working-capital support, interest subvention, or tax relief for traders, transporters, hoteliers, artisans and small manufacturers, despite losses caused by security disruptions and natural calamities. Criticising the neglect of handicrafts, industry, and MSMEs, he said allocations are merely token and lack concrete measures such as export promotion, credit support, incentives or interest relief. He also flagged worrying fiscal indicators, including a rising fiscal deficit and weakening revenue base. While acknowledging infrastructure spending, Sheikh Ashiq said the budget focuses on long-term projects while ignoring immediate demand-side measures needed to protect livelihoods.

The meeting was presided over by AIP Vice Chairman Adv G N Shaheen and was attended by General Secretary Prince Parveez, senior leaders Firdouse Baba, Parveez Jamaal, Adv Dawood, Adv Shahnawaz, Parveez Ahmad Bhat, Khursheed Ahmad Dar, Dr Suhail, Auqib Mushtaq, Tauseef Ahmad, Zameer Dakroo, Showkat Ahmad Pandit, Riyaz Majid, Ajaz Thakur, Muzaffar Dar, Inayat Bhat, Shabir Ahmad, and Farooq Ahmad Shah. ”

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KPDCL Announces Planned Power Shutdowns Across Kashmir in February

February 8, 2026 by NOK Desk

Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 132/33 KV D/C Delina-Sheeri LJHP line will be observed due to which power supply to Short Delina, DIC, New DIC, Old Army, Main Bazar, Ushkara, PHE, Sangri, Microwave, Kanlibagh, GMC, Old Town, Baramulla, Kanil Bagh, Drangbal, Sheeri, Boniyar, Trikanjan, Limber, Nowshera, JNV, Peernia, MES, Uri and adjoining areas will be affected from 10 AM to 03 PM on 09 February 2026.

Similarly, shutdown of 132 kV ICT-Ckt-I at 200 MVA, 132/33 kv Grid Station Pampore will be observed due to which power supply to Rawalpora, SanatNagar,Chanapora, Hyderpora, Humhama, Baghat, Barzullah, Rambagh, Natipora, B&J Bagh-i-mehtab, Rangreth, JAKLI, BEACON, Wanbal, Batagund, Aripal, Lurgam, Noorgam, Lalgam, Tral, Tral i Bala, Cheewa, Panzgam, LIS-I,II,III, K.Koot, Marhama, Khiram, Khellan, Konibal, Kadlabal, Shar Shali, IE Wuyan, IE Khrew, Cement Plants, Pahru, BK Pora, Nowgam Railway Stn. Summerbugh, Khanda, Ladhoo and adjoining areas will be affected from 10 AM to 11 AM on 09 February 2026.

Likewise, shutdown of 132 kV ICT-Ckt-II at 200 MVA, 132/33 KV Grid Station Pampore will be observed due to which power supply to Rawalpora, SanatNagar,Chanapora, Hyderpora, Humhama, Baghat, Barzullah, Rambagh, Natipora, B&J Bagh-i-mehtab, Rangreth, JAKLI, BEACON, Wanbal, Batagund, Aripal, Lurgam, Noorgam, Lalgam, Tral, Tral i Bala, Cheewa, Panzgam, LIS-I,II,III, K.Koot, Marhama, Khiram, Khellan, Konibal, Kadlabal, Shar Shali, IE Wuyan, IE Khrew, Cement Plants, Pahru, BK Pora, Nowgam Railway Stn. Summerbugh, Khanda, Ladhoo and adjoining areas will be affected from 10 AM to 02 PM on 11 February 2026.

Similarly, shutdown of 33 KV Watrehail Tapline will be observed due to which power supply to Watrehail, Samsaan, Parthan, PHE Substation Watrehail and adjoining areas will be affected from 10 AM to 03 PM on 12 & 16 February 2026.
Further, shutdown of 33 KV Lassipora-Keegam line will be observed due to which power supply to Pakherpora, Hawl, Rajpora, Rahmoo, Keegam, Gulshanabad, Akhal, Chararipora and adjoining areas from 09 AM to 03 PM on 11, 14 & 16 February 2026.

Meanwhile, the shutdown approved for 33 KV Pampore-Lethpora line earlier scheduled on 08 & 11 February 2026 is hereby rescheduled to 09 & 11 February 2026, besides, shutdown of
33 KV Cheshmashahi TRC Nedous line scheduled on 08 February 2026 has been canceled.

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Traffic Police Rural Kashmir Launches Special Drive in Qazigund to Curb Violations

February 5, 2026 by NOK Desk

In a bid to curb traffic violations and enhance road safety, the Traffic Police of Rural Kashmir conducted a special enforcement drive in the Qazigund area on Thursday.

An official told news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS) that the SSP Traffic of Rural Kashmir visited Qazigund and inspected various nakas (checkpoints) as part of a focused campaign against visible traffic violations. DySP Traffic Qazigund (Kulgam/Anantnag) Mohd Aslam Choudhary, the DTI of Qazigund, and other traffic personnel were present during the inspection.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

A thorough checking operation was carried out, during which several vehicles were challaned for violating traffic rules.The official added that the drive aimed to ensure strict compliance with traffic laws and promote responsible driving behaviour among motorists.

The SSP also interacted with drivers and members of the public, urging them to adhere to traffic regulations for their own safety and the safety of others. He emphasized that such drives will continue in the future to ensure discipline on the roads and reduce the risk of accidents.

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Kulgam Police Step Up Frisking at Navyug Tunnel Ahead of Home Minister’s Visit

February 5, 2026 by NOK Desk

Kulgam Police have ramped up security checks at the Navyug Tunnel on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway as Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins his three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir today .

The intensified frisking and vehicle inspections focus on the Qazigund stretch, including thorough checks of vehicles, passengers, and luggage. This is part of standard high-level protocols to ensure smooth and safe movement along this key route. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Officials say the measures are being overseen by Additional Superintendent of Police (NHW) Qazigund Mumtaz Ali Bhatti, with senior officers like the SDPO and SHO Qazigund directly involved on the ground. Extra manpower has been deployed, and modern tools such as wall radar systems and thermal detection equipment are now active around the tunnel area for better real-time monitoring.

The step-up comes ahead of Amit Shah’s packed schedule, which includes arriving in Jammu this evening for meetings with political leaders at Lok Bhawan, followed by a high-level security review. He is expected to assess the overall situation in the Union Territory, visit border areas, and later travel to Srinagar to inaugurate development projects before wrapping up on February 7.

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High Court Fixes February 12 Hearing in Mehraj Malik PSA Case

February 5, 2026 by NOK Desk

The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Thursday fixed February 12, 2026, as the next date of hearing in the Public Safety Act (PSA) case involving MLA Mehraj Malik.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The case came up for hearing before the High Court on February 5, 2026, during which the government was directed to continue advancing its arguments. Accordingly, the matter has been listed for further hearing on February 12.Sources said the government is expected to place additional submissions before the court on the next date of hearing.

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