Kashmir
Srinagar’s ‘Wall of Kindness’ comes alive again...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar | WTNS | Jan 20:Srinagar’s once-forgotten “Wall of Kindness” has come back to life; with fresh clothes now seen hanging on the wall after a recent report by the news agency—highlighted its neglected state. The wall, once hailed as a beacon of compassion during its early launch in 2018, till two years, and now had faded into anonymity, but the story reignited community interest and brought the initiative back into focus. According to the details, the Wall of Kindness, located along...
2024: J&K’s Tourism Renaissance: Three Million Visito...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar | WTNS | Agha Syed Amin Musvi | Jan 05:Jammu and Kashmir, a land of unrivalled natural beauty and cultural richness, has emerged as a beacon of global tourism in 2024. With over three million domestic and international visitors gracing its valleys and peaks, the region has firmly reasserted itself on the world tourism map. Behind this remarkable achievement lies a transformative strategy driven by innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. Tourism Boom Backed by Ambitious Initiatives Officials...
Snowfall in Kashmir: Stranded tourists praise hospitality; p...
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Srinagar | WTNS | Dec 27:Amidst the heavy snowfall, stranded tourists praised the hospitality of Kashmiris as many among them were welcomed by the local people at their homes and Masjids. According to the news agency, the social media networking sites were flooded with messages by the stranded tourists, praising the hospitality of the natives. A video which went viral on the social media platforms revealed that dozens of stranded tourists were being provided tea and other facilities by the common...
Parachinar Massacre;Takfirist Barbarism Exposed: Maulana Was...
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Srinagar | WTNS | Nov 28: In a strongly worded condemnation of the tragic and heart-wrenching massacre in Parachinar, Pakistan, Maulana Waseem Reza Qomi Kashmiri, a young Islamic preacher from Jammu and Kashmir, has described takfirism as the greatest threat to the Muslim world and humanity. He called the incident a brutal manifestation of savagery, accusing this faction of fomenting division, hatred, and extremism among Muslims at the behest of imperialistic powers. In a statement issued from Qom,...
Unemployment Crisis Deepens in J&K with 3.52 Lakh Youth...
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Srinagar| WTNS| Agha Syed Amin Musvi | Nov 12:Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is grappling with a severe unemployment crisis, with 3.52 lakh youth registered as unemployed in the first quarter of 2024, according to the Directorate of Employment (DoE). Of these, 1.09 lakh are graduates and postgraduates, accounting for 31% of the total. Director of Employment, Nisar Ahmad Wani, revealed that the number of unemployed graduates and postgraduates rose from 99,322 in the last quarter of 2023 to over 1.09...
J&K Assembly passes resolution for restoration of speci...
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Srinagar| WTNS| Nov 06: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly passed a historic resolution seeking restoration of special status and constitutional guarantees amid massive protest by the opposition BJP. The resolution was passed with the support from three PDP legislators, two independent MLAs and Peoples Conference chief Sajad Lone. The third day of J&K Assembly witnessed uproar after the deputy chief Minister Surinder Choudhary moved a resolution seeking restoration of Article 370 which was passed...
Delay of statehood is sin against people of J&K: Sajad ...
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Srinagar| WTNS| Oct 26:Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference leader and Member of Legislative Assembly Sajad Gani Lone strongly criticized the Union government for delaying the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. According to Wilayat Times, Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Lone called the delay a “sin” against the people of the region and asserted that statehood is a right, not a privilege to be debated by the government. “Irrespective of the political differences...
Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir remembered Moulana Abbas Ansari, highlight...
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Srinagar| WTNS| Oct 26:Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq on Saturday paid a heartfelt tribute to the late leader and founder of the Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen, Moulana Muhammad Abbas Ansari, on his second death anniversary. He highlighted the late Moulana’s multifaceted religious, milli and political contributions. In his tributes, Mirwaiz said that Moulana Ansari steadfastly upheld his principles and stance from the very beginning and actively participated in the movement for the...
Moulana Waseem Reza Qomi Denounces Gagangir Sonamarg Tragedy...
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Srinagar | WTNS| Oct 24:Strongly condemning the recent heartbreaking incident in Gagangir Sonamarg, Moulana Waseem Reza Qomi, a young religious scholar from Jammu and Kashmir, stated that shedding the blood of innocent people is not a sign of bravery but a clear expression of cowardice. Such tactics do not weaken the people’s morale; instead, they become even stronger. In a statement issued from Qom, Iran, where he is currently pursuing studies at the globally renowned Jamia Al-Mustafa(S) Howza...
Gagangeer Attack: Killings widely condemned in Kashmir...
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Srinagar | WTNS | Oct 23:The killing of seven persons including a Doctor in Gagangeer attack in Sonamarg were widely condemned with several political and religious figures saying that the precious lives being lost in this manner is extremely painful. The Union Home Minister Amit Shah condemned the terror attacks and said the killings are an ‘act of cowardice’. “The dastardly terror attack on civilians in Gagangir, J&K, is a despicable act of cowardice. Those involved in this heinous act...