Kashmir

What does “Islamic society” mean in Kashmir? Mir...

( Jammu and Kashmir )

Srinagar| WTNS | June 14:On the eve of the Kheer Bhawani Mela, Kashmir’s Chief religious cleric, Mirwaiz Molvi Mohammad Dr.Umar Farooq reached out to Kashmiri Pandits and urged them to return to their homeland. Wounds inflicted by 30 years need to be healed; Asks Modi 3.0 dispensation to revisit Kashmir policy; Welcomes tourists here, asks them to respect religious values of natives Speaking at the pulpit of Central Jamia Masjid in Srinagar during Friday sermon, Mirwaiz highlighted the need...

Won’t allow anyone to hurt religious sentiments in Kashmir...

( Jammu and Kashmir )

Srinagar | WTNS | June 08:Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir V K Bhirdi Thursday said that police have taken strong note of the posting of sensitive content against religious sentiments at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar and strict action will be taken against those found involved in hurting the religious sentiments of any community. Talking at PCR Srinagar, IGP Kashmir said that J&K police respects all religions and people belong to various sects and faiths. “We have taken...

MMU takes serious not of blasphemous post, Urges authorities...

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Srinagar | WTNS | June 08:Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulama (MMU) Jammu and Kashmir, a conglomerate of religious bodies led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has taken serious note of reports of blasphemous post by a non-local medical student at the Government Medical College Srinagar. MMU, in a statement, issued to Wilayat Times said such incident is unacceptable to the Muslims of for whom the reverence and honour of the Prophet (PBUH) is dearer than life and such blasphemous remarks will not be tolerated. It asked...

Khanqa-e-Hyderi Condemns Derogatory Remarks, Emphasizes Comm...

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Srinagar | WTNS | June 08:In response to the recent derogatory remarks made by a non-local student at a reputed institution about Islam’s holy prophet, Dr. Sameer Siddiqui, chief Patron of Khanqa-e -Haideri ,Aishmuqam Kashmir issued a strong statement calling for immediate and stern action. “Communal harmony is the bedrock of a civilized society and the blasphemous remarks against any community or its religious figures or symbols must be sternly dealt with by the law enforcing agencies...

LS Poll Result 2024: BJP and NC score 2 seats in J&K: O...

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Srinagar | WTNS | June 04:The poll results of three important Lok Sabha seats declared on Tuesday sprung a big surprise with the jailed leader Er Rashid turning tables around by emerging as a ‘Giant Killer’. Er Rashid defeated National Conference stalwart and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Peoples Conference chief Sajad Lone with a huge margin of over two lakh votes. On the other hand, NC big-wig Mian Alaf Ahmed defeated Mehbooba Mufti with a huge margin of 2.80 lakh votes on Anantnag-Rajouri...

“If New Delhi will move one step ahead, we will two”, sa...

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Srinagar | WTNS | June 03:The Jamia Masjid’s head cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Friday led the congregational prayers after four straight weeks and stated that he has suffered personally for advocating dialogue. As per a statement issued to the Wilayat Times, Mirwaiz said that he and his family are being targeted as the “policy of harassment” is being pursued against him. During his Friday sermon at Jama Masjid, Mirwaiz said that the saddest part of life for him is being away from the...

‘The world has lost a great visionary leader & a loya...

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Srinagar | WTNS | May 22: In a heartfelt message of condolence, Maulana Waseem Reza Qomi has expressed his deepest sympathies on behalf of the Kashmiri people to Hujatul Islam Wal-Muslimeen Hajj Agha Mehdi Mahdavipour, the special Representative of the Guardian Jurist for India. Extended condolences to the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, the Iranian people, and the bereaved families following the recent loss of a significant figure. Moulana Waseem Reza Al-Kashmiri, a prominent religious...

Jamaat-e-Islami J&K Poised for Electoral Return if Ban ...

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Srinagar | WTNS | May 20: In a rare press conference, Ghulam Qadir Wani, head of Jamaat-e-Islami’s (JeI) panel, announced the organization’s readiness to re-enter the political arena, contingent on the central government lifting the ban imposed on it in 2019. The declaration comes in the wake of Wani and other JeI members participating in the May 13 polls. The Ministry of Home Affairs had banned JeI post the abrogation of Article 370, citing national security concerns. Speaking to reporters,...

Beigh family in Srinagar carries forward legacy of Kani Sozn...

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Srinagar | WTNS | May 12:The art of Kani Sozni, a form of needlework on shawls, has been a work of the Beigh family in Srinagar for five generations now and now Mehboob Ali Beigh has involved his children in this art to keep this delicate work alive. Mehboob, 50, a resident of the Alamgiri Bazar Gazidori area of Srinagar has been associated with this art for around four decades and has won several awards for his mastery. Before Mehboob, his father, grandfather and brother have been masters of this...

Kashmir Gears Up for Historic Lok Sabha Elections Amidst Hig...

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Srinagar | WTNS | Agha Syed Amin | May 11:As Kashmir readies itself for the impending Lok Sabha elections, the political atmosphere is charged with anticipation and activity. The constituencies of Srinagar, Baramulla, and Anantnag are set to witness fierce electoral battles, heightening the intrigue surrounding this electoral cycle. The participation of several prominent political figures, notably former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, prominent Shia leader & Former Minister...