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BJP Celebrates Delhi Election Victory in Srinagar, Vows to Strengthen Presence in Kashmir

February 10, 2025February 9, 2025 by NOK Desk

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and workers in Kashmir held a grand victory celebration today at the BJP Head Office, Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar, following the party’s resounding win in the Delhi Assembly elections.

The celebration was marked with enthusiasm, as party members gathered to rejoice in the historic victory, raising slogans in support of BJP’s leadership and vision for development.

Speaking on the occasion, BJP General Secretary (Org) Ashok Koul hailed the victory as a testament to the people’s trust in the party’s policies and governance model, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They emphasized that the BJP’s commitment to good governance, development, and nationalism continues to resonate with voters across the country.

Addressing the gathering, party functionaries encouraged BJP cadre in Kashmir to take inspiration from the victory and further strengthen the party at the grassroots level. J k um utl

They reiterated that BJP’s commitment to serving the people of Jammu & Kashmir remains unwavering, and efforts will continue to ensure peace, prosperity, and progress in the region.

The event concluded with sweets being distributed among party workers, reflecting their joy and dedication to BJP’s mission of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas.”

Ganderbal DC Assures Relief After Sonamarg Fire, Promises Fire Service Setup for Future Safety

February 10, 2025February 9, 2025 by NOK Desk

Ganderbal Deputy Commissioner Jatin Kishore assured swift relief measures after a massive fire at the main market of Sonamarg and said that the administration has assessed the damages and will submit a report for compensation on Sunday.

The incident which took place on Saturday in the Sonamarg area of Ganderbal district reportedly damaged 50-60 shops in the vicinity.

Speaking to ANI, the DC said, “An unfortunate incident unfolded here in Sonamarg yesterday wherein many shops were damaged. Our revenue and fire services team is here. We have assessed the damaged shops and we will forward the report today so the shop owners can get some relief.”

“We are also working towards issues raised regarding fire services in the area. We will work swiftly to set up a dedicated fire service here. We have identified an area where fire services can be set up,” said the DC.

A local resident, Manzoor spoke to ANI about the fire in Sonamarg and said, “The lack of a fire and emergency vehicle here is shameful. The onus lies on the politicians and the administration. The Sonamarg Trade Union has been requesting a fire and emergency vehicle for the last 20 years.”

“Another local, Umar Farooq, said, “The Sonamarg Trade Union has been requesting a fire service station for many years, yet, the government did not budge an inch. They (the government) earn a lot of revenue from Sonamarg but have not invested anything in Sonamarg for the welfare and protection of people’s property. If they have any shame left, they should build a fire service station here.”

MLA from Kangan, Mehar Ali also spoke about the incident and said, “This accident happened because of a lack of a fire service vehicle. I had asked the CO, Sonamarg for a government space for the fire service team. But he did not do anything.”

Alleging the administration for the incident, Mehar Ali said, “The culprit of this accident is CO Sonamarg. I have even said that I will pay for the construction of a fire services building and the government will give the land. Immediately, today, we will get a space of 1 room and shift the fire services team there till a new designated building is made for them. I promise that in the next week to 10 days, a fire services vehicle will also be stationed here.”

Earlier on Saturday, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah promised swift aid and strong support to those affected by the blaze.

“Deeply saddened by the devastating fire incident in the Sonamarg market. My office is in constant touch with the local administration to ensure all possible assistance reaches those in need. My thoughts and prayers are with the affected families and businesses. In this difficult time, we stand in solidarity with you and will do everything possible to support your recovery, ” said the Chief Minister’s office. (ANI)

Delhi LG VK Saxena Dissolves Seventh Assembly After Atishi Resigns, BJP Set to Form New Government

February 10, 2025February 9, 2025 by NOK Desk

Delhi LG dissolves 7th Legislative Assembly

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has dissolved the Seventh Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi with effect from today.

This came after Atishi tendered her resignation as Delhi Chief Minister on Sunday, following her party’s loss in the Delhi assembly elections. She submitted her resignation to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena at the Raj Niwas.

The dissolution of the assembly paves the way for the formation of a new government in the national capital under the BJP’s leadership.

“In exercise of the power conferred upon me by sub-section (2)(b) of section 6 of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, I, Vinai Kumar Saxena, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, hereby dissolve the Seventh Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi with effect from February 8, 2025.” the LG order said.

Atishi, 43, had been serving as the Chief Minister of Delhi since September last year.Her elevation to the top post came after Kejriwal announced resignation from his post, days after resigning from the post.

Atishi became the third woman chief minister of Delhi after Sushma Swaraj and Sheila Dikshit.The BJP won a historic mandate in Delhi polls on Saturday, returning to power in the national capital after 27 years by ousting AAP.

The BJP secured two-thirds majority bagging 48 out of 70 seats, while AAP’s tally saw a massive drop at 22 from its previous tally of 62.Atishi, however, retained the Kalkaji seat after a hard-fought contest and defeated BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri by a margin of 3,521 votes.

Atishi’s win in Kalkaji constituency stands out for AAP, especially as several of its top leaders, including former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and ex-Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, lost their constituencies.

BJP’s Parvesh Verma emerged as a giant-killer in the assembly election with a decisive win of over 4,000 votes over former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi seat.The Congress, which was hoping for its revival in the national capital, again failed to win any seat. (ANI)

Three Police Personnel Injured as Escort Vehicle in Mehbooba Mufti’s Cavalcade Meets Accident in Baramulla

February 9, 2025 by NOK Desk

Three Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel sustained minor injuries after an escort vehicle in the cavalcade of former Chief Minister and PDP President Mehbooba Mufti met with an accident in Hadipora village of Block Rohama in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Sunday.

An official told Kashmir Dot Com that the Bolero escort vehicle bearing registration no. CH 80395 lost control and skidded off the road, injuring three police personnel—Head Constable Firdous Ahmad, Selection Grade Constable Mohd Ayaz, and Selection Grade Constable Nisar Ahmad.

He said, the injured personnel were shifted to the hospital for treatment and are suitable.Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident. (KDC)

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Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Visits Sonamarg, Assures Support for Fire Victims and Enhanced Safety Measures

February 9, 2025 by NOK Desk

Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, on Sunday visited Sonamarg to take stock of the situation emerged after devastating fire incident which left dozens of shops and other commercial establishments gutted.

He expressed solidarity with the affected fire victims and assured full support in their rehabilitation. He also urged people to install fire extinguishers and insure their properties to prevent losses caused by fire mishaps.

Talking to reporters, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri assured that the administration would provide all possible help to the affected shopkeepers and business owners. “I request all establishments to take preventive measures and opt for insurance. No one would have thought two days ago that such an incident would occur,” he said.

He said that fire acts like an enemy, and we must take precautionary measures to mitigate its impact.The unfortunate incident led to significant financial losses, though, fortunately, there was no loss of life due to the alertness and quick response of local residents and the administration, he added.

Div Com Bidhuri informed that land has been identified for the establishment of a Fire and Emergency Service Station in Sonamarg to improve fire safety measures in the area. “As an interim measure, two fire tenders will be stationed at Z-Morh and near the Youth Hostel to ensure a prompt response to emergencies,” he added.

He further stated that relief measures are being proposed for the affected shopkeepers and discussions with market associations have been held.

“We have assured them that they will be provided all possible assistance to resume their normal lives at the earliest,” he said.

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Ali Mohammad Sagar Refutes BJP’s Claims on Kashmiri Pandit Exodus, Blames Jagmohan and Mufti Sayeed

February 9, 2025 by NOK Desk

National Conference (NC) General Secretary and MLA Ali Mohammad Sagar has refuted recent statements by BJP leaders alleging that the National Conference was responsible for the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley.

In a statement he described these claims as “baseless and untrue.” Sagar emphasised that both historical records and the collective memory of the people of Jammu and Kashmir attest to the fact that the displacement of Kashmiri Pandits occurred under the administration of then-Governor Jagmohan and then-Union Home Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed. He asserted that directives from these officials led to the migration, which he described as a conspiracy aimed at defaming the Muslim community of Kashmir.

He further highlighted that Governor Jagmohan and Home Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed had assured the Kashmiri Pandit community of their return to the Valley within two months, a promise that remained unfulfilled. Sagar underscored the longstanding commitment of Kashmiri Muslims to safeguarding minority communities, recalling the slogan of Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah: “Hindu, Muslim, Sikh Itihad.”

He noted that it was during Dr Farooq Abdullah’s government that initiatives for the rehabilitation and accommodation of displaced individuals in both Jammu and Kashmir divisions were undertaken. The National Conference has consistently appealed to Kashmiri Pandits to return to their homes, reiterating that Kashmir is incomplete without them and that they are an integral part of the region’s fabric.Sagar criticisd the BJP for failing to protect the rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and for leading the region into an economic crisis.

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J&K Police Intensifies Crackdown on Misuse of SIM Cards by Terrorists and Criminals

February 9, 2025February 9, 2025 by NOK Desk

Police on Sunday said that it has ramped up efforts to curb the misuse of SIM cards by terrorists and criminal elements.

In a handout to GNS, the police said that extensive inspections have been carried out across multiple districts, including Srinagar, Ganderbal, Anantnag, Budgam, Pulwama, Shopian, Bandipora, Samba, and Kishtwar, to ensure strict compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) norms by SIM card vendors. These measures aim to prevent unauthorized issuance and misuse of SIM cards, maintaining the security and integrity of communication networks.

The spokesman further stated that over the past year, more than 30 individuals have been arrested for procuring SIM cards in their names and passing them on to terrorists for unlawful activities. The State Investigation Agency and district police units continue to take firm action against such violations.

J&K Police remain committed to public safety and will continue enforcement measures to prevent the exploitation of communication networks by anti-national and criminal elements.

Citizens are urged to exercise caution regarding SIM cards issued in their names. Any individual found facilitating the misuse of SIM cards for terrorism or organized crime will face strict legal consequences, reads the statement.(GNS)

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CM Omar Abdullah Chairs Meeting with LAHDC Kargil Delegation to Address Issues of Ladakh Residents

February 8, 2025 by NOK Desk

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting with a delegation from the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil and senior officers of Jammu and Kashmir to discuss and resolve various concerns of students, patients and residents of Ladakh.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, Minister for Jal Shakti Javed Ahmed Rana, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary Education Shatmanu, Additional Chief Secretary to Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, and administrative secretaries from the departments of Social Welfare, Health & Medical Education, and ARI & Trainings.

Representing LAHDC Kargil, the delegation was led by Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, alongside Feroz Ahmad Khan and other councilors.

The delegation also included Member of Parliament Ladakh Haji Mohd Haneefa Jan and senior National Conference leader and former Minister Qamar Ali Akhoon.

Addressing the delegation, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, urged the visiting delegation to take up the matter with the Ladakh administration to ensure the posting of senior officers in Jammu and Srinagar, enabling them to address the challenges faced by Ladakh UT residents in J&K more effectively.

He assured that space would be provided at SKIMS and other super-specialty hospitals in Kashmir for the establishment of a help desk, which will be managed by Ladakh administration staff to facilitate immediate assistance for patients from Kargil and Leh.

He further urged the delegation to create awareness among Ladakh students about the quota available in J&K, noting that many seats remain unutilized.

Stressing the historical ties between Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir, he reaffirmed that administrative reorganization would not alter the deep-rooted relationship between the two regions.
“Maps may change, but changing maps will not affect our relationship with you. Our bond with Ladakh is centuries old, and it will remain strong,” the chief minister said.

Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and Minister for Jal Shakti Javed Ahmed Rana assured the delegation that all their concerns related to roads, drinking water and other essential services would be addressed on priority.

Earlier, the Kargil delegation highlighted several pressing issues, including the appointment of nodal officers for patients referred to SKIMS Soura and other super-specialty hospitals in Srinagar.

They also raised concerns about the selection and training of paramedical students in J&K’s paramedical training institutes, the extension of existing student hostels in Srinagar and Jammu, and the need for more admissions of Ladakh students in various colleges and universities of J&K.

Additionally, they sought tourism promotion for Kargil and other areas of Ladakh UT through events organized in Srinagar.

Expressing their gratitude, the delegation thanked Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his patient hearing and proactive approach in addressing their concerns.

They appreciated the commitment of the J&K government towards ensuring better facilities and opportunities for the people of Ladakh.

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CM Omar Abdullah Expresses Deep Sadness Over Devastating Fire in Sonamarg Market, Offers Support

February 8, 2025 by NOK Desk

ammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday expressed his deep sadness over the devastating fire incident that ravaged the Sonamarg market.

In a post on X, CM_JnK wrote, “Deeply saddened by the devastating fire incident in the Sonamarg market. My office is in constant touch with the local administration to ensure all possible assistance reaches those in need.”

“My thoughts and prayers are with the affected families and businesses. In this difficult time, we stand in solidarity with you and will do everything possible to support your recovery.”the post reads.

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MLA Banihal Sajjad Shaheen Visits GMC Jammu, Extends Condolences to Family of Electrocution Victim and Injured Labourer

February 8, 2025 by NOK Desk

MLA Banihal Sajjad Shaheen today visited GMC Jammu, met with the family members of the deceased who died due to electrocution in Banihal and another labourer Bahar Ahmed who was critically injured while working with a company in Bajalta Jammu.

In a post on X, Sajjad Shaheen wrote, “I visited the GMC Hospital, Jammu and met with the family members of the deceased and the other injured. I also spoke to the concerned authorities to conduct a fair enquiry to ascertain the circumstances that lead to the death of young person and injuring other.”

“Further, I spoke to Principal GMC Hospital and urged him to provide specialised treatment to the injured person.” he added.

“I extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved family. May Allah grant him a highest place in Jannah. My prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured person.” the post reads.