Kashmir

Insolent act of eliminating Qur’anic Verses a gigantic glo...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar | WTNS | March 15:Kashmiri young Iran based Islamic scholar Waseem Reza termed the insolent act of eliminating Qur’anic Verses a gigantic global conspiracy to breach the Islamic and human peace. He urged the people to remain sympathetically United to combat the issue logically with making law and religious sentiments instrumental beyond the sectarian pyramids. In a statement issued here, Prominent Islamic Seminary Scholar of Al-Mustafa(Pbuh) International University Iran and JK based political...

Lift the Curbs on Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir:Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema ...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar | WTNS | March 3:Members of Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) Jammu & Kashmir today held a meeting at the historic Mirwaiz Manzil Rajouri Kadal, which also included representatives of prominent social and educational institutions, as well as members from the trading fraternity regarding the continued house arrest of its chairman and Mirwaiz e Kashmir Molvi Umar Farooq since August 2019. All participants expressed concern that due to the continued detention of the Mirwaiz , the pulpits of...

Kashmiri Islamic Scholar Molvi Kirmani’s death widely ...
WTNS
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar | WTNS | Feb 23:The tragic death of prominent Islamic scholar and Preacher’s demise is being widely condoled across J&K. Jammu & Kashmir Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of renowned Islamic scholar and Imam and Khateeb of JamIa Masjid Handwara Moulvi Manzoor Ahmad Kirmani, who lost his life in a tragic road accident. In a statement, the Majlis-e-Ulema while paying rich tributes to Moulana Manzoor Ahmad Kirmani for his religious, social...

Ehsaas International students outshone in an open quiz compe...
Aga Syed Amin
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar | WTNS | Aga Syed Amin | Feb 22:Outstandingly outshone , proclaimed to be true to the salt of native language “ Kashmiri” on roll students of different coaching institutes run by Ehsaas Trust international bagged Lion’s share “ 12 out of 15 “ awards . In a bid to attune with the echo of global Mother Tongue day , Ehsaas Trust international added the charm of the programme held at Tagore Hall, organised by J & K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages by presenting its architected...

Dr Ashiq’s Death a bolt from Blue Baghwanpora Lal Baza...
Aga Syed Amin
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar | WTNS | Aga Syed Amin | Feb 22: As the news of Dr Aashiq’s death reached to his native area , the black gigantic clouds besieged Monday’s afternoon. Crowds of people were seen lamenting and beating their chests. Dr Ashiq died after suffering a major cardiac arrest, as his routine he was on duty posted in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. According to eye – witnesses told Wilayat Times News Service(WTNS) that Ashiq 46 developed chest pain and was in Jiffy shifted District Hospital...

BHT staged protest in Srinagar, appealed Govt. to revoke job...
Hakim Suhail Abbas
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar | WTNS | Hakim Suhail Abbas | Feb 20:Basic Horticulture trainees (BHT) from SKAUST-K staged a protest against the administration for the revocation of the posts for which they were earlier eligible. Scores of Basic Horticulture trainees on Saturday held a silent protest at Press Enclave Srinagar against reframing eligibility criteria of certain posts which they were earlier eligible and they urged upon govt. to revoke the order to save their future. While talking to Wilayat Times one of...

Two Lashkar militants carried out Baghat-e-Barzulla attack: ...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar | WTNS | Feb 19:Srinagar: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir range Vijay Kumar said that two Lashkar-e-Toiba militants including a local carried out the attack in which two policemen were killed at Baghat-e-Barzulla area in Srinagar on Friday. Wilayat Times News Service Reports that while talking to media persons on the sidelines of a wreath laying ceremony of two slain cops at District Police Line (DPL) Srinagar, the IG Kashmir said that two Lashkar-e-Toiba militants including a...

Traditional Kashmiri handicraft dying a slow death...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar | WTNS | Feb 15:The Handicrafts in the Kashmir valley have been a traditional source of livelihood for years. The industry not only met the daily requirements of the people associated with it but also provided employment to others. The handicraft products have attained fame both at the national and global level. The Kashmir valley is recognized throughout the world for its art and crafts along with the scenic beauty and climate. Arts like papier mache, wood carving, basketry, metalwork,...

Value of land to be key determinant for property tax in J...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar | WTNS | Feb 15:The administration of Jammu & Kashmir has ordered that the value of land notified in terms of Jammu & Kashmir Preparation and Revision of Market Value Guideline Rules, 2011 should adequately factored while determining the property tax. In a notification, the Housing & Urban Development Department has ordered that the value of land notified is adequately factored in while determining the unit area values for levy of property tax under different laws. “In exercise...

Reports of meeting in New Delhi baseless: Hurriyat Conferenc...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar | WTNS | Feb 11:All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) led by incarcerated Mirwaiz Umar Farooq asked people to be wary of mischief mongers and agencies who are spreading false rumours through some media outlets that some APHC leader led by the Mirwaiz group has reached out to New Delhi asking for “apology “. In a Statement to Wilayat Times, APHC reiterated its stand regarding the peaceful and just political resolution of the Kashmir dispute through dialogue as per the aspirations of...