Kashmir
Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir remembered Moulana Abbas Ansari, highlight...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
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...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
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...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
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...
Kashmir votes out BJP; Grand Victory for NC-Congress at 48,B...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar | WTNS | Oct 09: The alliance partners including National Conference (NC) and Indian National Congress (INC) have achieved the target of majority in Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections as the two parties have managed to secure 48 seats jointly with NC emerging as the single-largest party by emerging victorious on 42 seats. As per the final results, NC has won seven seats in Jammu division and 35 segments from Kashmir division. Remember, this was the first election in J&K held after...
MMU headed by Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Condemns Blasphemous Remarks...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar | WTNS | Oct 05:Mutahida Majlis Ulema( MMU) headed by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq including all leading religious organisations of the valley , strongly condemns the derogatory remarks made by a so called Mahant Narsinghanand regarding the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).. Such blasphemous statements are completely unacceptable to Muslims and all those who believe in respect for religious personalities and prophets. The agenda of these evil people who deliberately hurt the sentiments of Muslims...
Elections cannot be misconstrued as a settlement for the Kas...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar | WTNS | Oct 04:Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir and APHC chairman Mohammad Umar Farooq after release from more than one month of undeclared house arrest in his address at Jamia masjid said that he was allowed to come to Jama Masjid and after more than a month, after again going to the court where the date of hearing of his case is today . He said that It is ridiculous that I am detained at will by authorities and worse that it is denied in public then. Despite their best efforts to project it otherwise...
J&K:Last Phase of Elections ends with over 68% Voting...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar | WTNS | Oct 02:The Election Commission of India Tuesday said that the phase-3 polls in Jammu and Kashmir recorded a historic turnout of 68.72 (tentative) per cent. The figure is highest compared to previous two phases that saw 61. 13 and 57. 31 percent voted in the first and second phases respectively. Officials in the Election Department told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the three phased Assembly Elections in J&K have concluded today. “Election Commission of India,...
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu biggest terrorist after Hitler...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar | WTNS | Oct 01:Jk`s Former Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the “biggest terrorist after Adolf Hitler” as the Jewish leader has turned Palestine and Lebanon into “gas chambers”. Mehbooba had earlier condemned the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Israeli airstrikes and cancelled her election campaign for a day to extend support to the people of Lebanon and Palestine. “The International Criminal...
Kashmir Erupts in Grief Over Martyrdom of Hezbollah Leader S...
Agha Syed Amin Musvi
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar | WTNS | Agha Syed Amin Musvi | Sep 30:Kashmir was engulfed in mourning following the martyrdom of Hezbollah leader Syed Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon. Protests and processions broke out across the region, with mourners carrying black flags and chanting anti-Israel and anti-US slogans. Large gatherings were reported in Shia-dominated areas, including Hassanabad, Zadibal, Saidakadal, Chattabal, Gaw Kadal, Shalimar, Padrethan, Bemina and Magam, where thousands poured...
Jammu and Kashmir Elections: 57% turnout recorded in Phase-2...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar | WTNS | Sep 26: As many as 20 of the 26 Assembly seats that went to polls in the second phase of Jammu and Kashmir elections on Wednesday saw a drop in voter turnout as compared to 2014, the last time polling was held in the erstwhile state, shows Election Commission’s data. According to the Election Commission of India, the voter turnout in the second phase of polls was recorded at 57.03 percent – lower than the 61.13 percent polling seen in the first phase of elections. The 2014 figure...