Kashmir
Police fires pellet and teargas on Muharram procession in Sr...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar | WTNS | August 29:Dozens of mourners were injured on Saturday when government forces used shotgun pellets and tear gas to disperse processions in capital city, during which several youth were detained and many, including women allegedly ‘thrashed’ by the forces,witnesses have said. After noon prayers, scores of mourners took out a peaceful Muharram procession from Hamdania Colony in Bemina area of Srinagar.The procession was peaceful and mourners were following heath protocols, witnesses...
Mourners booked under UAPA for raising pro-freedom slogans d...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar | WTNS | August 26:The Jammu and Kashmir police on Wednesday claimed to have booked Shia Muslim mourners for raising pro-freedom slogans during a Muharram procession on Srinagar outskirts. In a statement, a police spokesperson said, “On surfacing of a video in social media in which mourners were found chanting pro Azadi slogans in a Muharram procession. Police station Parimpora has taken cognizance,” Adding that the police acted swiftly and identified the location which is situated at...
In Wake of COVID,Muharram processions, Ashura suspended in K...
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Srinagar | WTNS | August 24:J&K Anjuman-e-Sharie Shian Darul Mustafa suspended Muharram processions including Ashura in wake of Covid-19 pandemic. This was revealed by Aga Syed Mujtaba Abbas, the young Islamic Seminarian and the son of party president Aga Syed Hassan Almosvi Alsafvi during a press conference here in Kashmir capital Srinagar. “We appeal to believers not to take out Muharram processions in wake of the Covid-19 crisis. It is a difficult and heart-breaking decision, but we have...
Committed to fight unitedly to restore special status of J&#...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar | WTNS | August 22:Just over a year after the centre revoked special constitutional rights granted to Jammu and Kashmir and divided the state into two union territories, its main regional parties have formally joined hands to fight against the move in a significant political shift away from long-standing rivalries. The signatories of Gupkar Declaration on Saturday reiterated its commitments to fight collectively to restore the special status of J&K as guaranteed under the Constitution...
Karbala is an ever-continuing movement against oppression &#...
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Srinagar | WTNS | August 21:J&K Anjuman Sharie-e- Shian’s Aga Syed Mujtaba Abbas while paying rich tributes to Martyers of Karbala said the significance of the Battle of Karbala that is not only not time-bound but also holds for the entire humanity. Aga Mujtaba further said Imam Husain(peace be upon him) refused to support the tyrant ruler, refused to bow down before his power and might. This is the first universal lesson that Karbala teaches us: Never support injustice and oppression no matter...
Amid Covid-19, Anjuman-e-Sharie led by Agha Syed Hadi cancel...
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Srinagar | WTNS | August 21:The day of Ashura is the resurrection of humanity and it’s all abstract qualities.
Muharram’s grievous grief is the hallmark of people who weep over the tragedy of Hazrat Imam Hussaini ibn Ali A.S..
The pain of Al – Hussain A.S is inscribed on the hearts of Mourners which grills them always and jerks them attuned with the ways of straightforwardness.
Mourners took out processions remembering Imam’s infinite Sacrifice for the reviving Islam and its teachings.
Kashmir:Meet new Swashbuckler Sajad Bhat Next to Rohit Sharm...
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Srinagar | Aga Syed Amin | August 20:Sajad Ahamad Bhat popularly known as Rohit Sharma hails from Gulmarg’s gate town called Magam — a maverick player oozing with batting prowess is an aptness of RS. “Everyone has the fire, but the champions know when to ignite the spark.” “Champions never sleep, the eternal spirit keep them alert and awake.” “You don’t need to play every ball but every ball needs your judgement.“ Sajad Ahamad Bhat popularly known as Rohit Sharma hails from...
Ex Deputy CM Muzaffar Beigh seeks fair enquiry in Shopian en...
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Srinagar | WTNS | August 19:Former Dy.Chief Minister J&K and Senior People’s Democratic Party leader Muzaffar Hussain Beigh seeks impartial enquiry in the alleged killing of three Rajouri boys in Shopian. Terming the killing of these innocents Murder Most Foul, PDP leader in a statement issued here said, ” according to the information received by the reliable sources collected from the aggrieved families, one of the youngsters had reached Shopian only a day before along with his brother...
Dr.Syed Sehrish chairs introductory meet with Jr. KAS office...
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Srinagar | WTNS | August 19:Director Information and Public Relations, Dr. Syed Sehrish Asgar on Tuesday held an introductory meet with the Jr. Scale KAS probationers who recently joined the department. While speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sehrish gave the incoming officers a brief outline about the working, nature and functioning of the department. Dr. Sehrish also gave a brief outline about the media houses of Jammu and Kashmir and explained to them various roles of DIPR. Director Information...
Kashmir`s Central Jamia Masjid opens for prayers after 150 d...
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Srinagar | WTNS | August 18:The central Jamia Masjid Srinagar was thrown open today for Zuhr prayers after 150 days of lockdown due to coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The decision by Anjuman-e-Auqaf Jama Masjid was taken while upholding the views of Shariah experts and following the guidelines issued by the medical bodies regarding the outbreak. For the convenience of those coming for prayers, Auqaf Jamia had put in place all the SOPs and other preventive measures including providing free masks...