JK Government announces State Awards Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government announced 31 State Awards under 11 categories on the eve of Republic Day. Award for Bravery Rakesh Kumar, Head Assistant, GAD. Award for Achievements in the field of Literature G.N.Aatish (Kashmiri writer/poet). Nirmal Kumar Gupta, alias Nirmal Vinod (Writer). Balraj Bakshi (Writer/poet). Award for