Kashmir
LS Poll Result 2024: BJP and NC score 2 seats in J&K: O...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
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...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
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...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
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...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
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...
Haideri’s odyssey combating Drug Abuse:Mir Iterat Haideri ...
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Srinagar| Aga Syed Amin Musvi | WTNS | April 23: In a story that captures the essence of resilience, determination, and the power of grassroots activism, Mir Iterat Haideri, a 22-year-old cyclist from the vibrant neighbourhood of Lal Bazar in Srinagar, recently embarked on an extraordinary 1200km cycling expedition from his hometown to Chandigarh and back. But this was no ordinary cycling trip; it was a heartfelt mission aimed at confronting one of society’s most pressing issues: drug abuse in...
World’s Largest Election Starts in India:In LS Polls, Over...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar | WTNS | April 21:Election fever is on across India as the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections started on Friday (Apr 19). The elections will be held in seven phases- April 19, April 26, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1. The counting of votes will be done on June 4. An estimated 68 per cent of the total 1.623 million registered voters cast their ballot in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Udhampur, officials said, as Jammu and Kashmir witnessed incident-free polling in what...
Local Media Paralysed.Quds Day Rattles Kashmir and Kargil....
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Srinagar | WTNS | Special Correspondent |April 07: In a deeply moving display of solidarity, communities across Kashmir and Kargil joined hands in widespread Quds Rallies, echoing the heartfelt plea for justice on the final Friday of Ramzan-ul-Mubarak. Despite the profound significance of these rallies, local media outlets remained conspicuously silent, overlooking these impactful events. The administration and various organizations collaborated effectively to ensure that the solidarity demonstrations...
J&K’s avian diversity surges: Study identifies 592 bi...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar | WTNS | April 04:Jammu and Kashmir’s rich avifauna has witnessed a notable surge, with the discovery of 592 bird species, according to a recent study published in Indian Birds, a journal of South Asian Ornithology. The comprehensive analysis, led by Wildlife Warden North Intesar Suhail and co-authored by Muzaffar A Kichloo, Neeraj Sharma, Parvaiz Shagoo, and Parmil Kumar highlight a significant improvement from previous reports. Previously, the last checklist in 2020 listed 555 bird...