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Young Kashmiri Cleric Honours Former Iranian Envoy in Qom, P...

( Jammu and Kashmir )

Srinagar | WTNS | May 05:In a gesture symbolising intergenerational respect and transnational religious ties, young Kashmiri Islamic scholar and preacher Moulana Waseem Reza Qomi met with Ayatollah Haaj Mehdi Mahdavipur in the holy city of Qom to pay tribute to his extensive services in India as the former representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Hazrat Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei Hussaini ‘’ MHLL’’ The meeting took place at a time when Muslim communities across South Asia continue to grapple...

Tragedy Strikes in Pahalgam:Kashmir Mourns Death of Tourists...

Aga Syed Amin Musvi

( Jammu and Kashmir )

Srinagar | WTNS | April 28: A grim cloud of sorrow has descended upon Kashmir as an unprovoked attack on a group of tourists in the Pahalgam area left several dead and many injured.  By Agha Syed Amin Musvi A grim cloud of sorrow has descended upon Kashmir as an unprovoked attack on a group of tourists in the Pahalgam area left several dead and many injured. The assailants, reportedly unidentified at the time of filing this report, opened fire, causing a scene of chaos and heartbreak in one of...

Honoring Agha Syed Baqir:A Soul of Silent Wisdom, Profound S...

Aubaid Akhoon

( Jammu and Kashmir )

In the heart of Kashmir, where spiritual legacies run deep and sectarian identities often shape public discourse, I was blessed to encounter a soul whose presence defied division. A scholar, a saint, and above all, a silent reformer — Agha Syed Baqir Al-Mousvi Al-Najafi was not just a teacher to me; he was a bridge between traditions. A Tribute from a Sunni Disciple to his Shia Mentor. By Aubaid Akhoon “In the garden of faith, where divisions often bloom like thorns, there occasionally...

A Tribute to Allama Agha Syed Baqir Mosavi Kashmiri:In the P...

Syed Burhan Hyder

( Jammu and Kashmir )

Every time I climbed those few familiar steps to Alama’s Dewa’n Khaneh nestled in Budgam, it felt like stepping into a different world. In the quiet corner of his modest room, walls lined with timeworn books and a stillness that seemed sacred. He would sit with quiet dignity. A scholar by calling, a grandfather by presence, and a poet in the quiet moments between, Alama lived in the gentle rhythm of wisdom shared softly, never imposed. A Tribute to Allama Aga Syed Muhammad Baqir ibn Hujjatul...

US, Russia, UAE, Iran condemn terrorist attack in Kashmir, e...

( Jammu and Kashmir )

New Delhi | WTNS | April 23:Expressing their condolences over the terrorist attack in which at least 16 tourists, including two foreigners, were killed and 20 other tourists and locals injured in the Pahalgam hill station in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday, US, Russia, the UAE and Iran have condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with India in its fight against terrorism. Taking to his own social medium platform, Truth Social, US President Donald Trump wrote: “Deeply...

Condolence messages pour in as Kashmir mourns Alama Agha Sye...

( Jammu and Kashmir )

Srinagar: WTNS:April 20: The demise of renowned Islamic scholar and respected cleric, Allama Agha Syed Mohammad Baqir Al-Moosavi Al-Najfi of Budgam, has cast a shadow of grief across Jammu and Kashmir, with leaders and followers expressing deep sorrow over the loss. Known for his vast religious knowledge and commitment to promoting social harmony, Allama Moosavi was a widely loved and influential figure in the region. Tens of thousands of people attended his funeral to pay their final respects. His...

End of an Era: Ayatollah Alama Agha Syed Baqir Al-Kashmiri P...

( Jammu and Kashmir )

Srinagar: WTNS:April 18: Ayatollah Alama Agha Syed Mohammad Baqir Almosavi Al-Safvi Najafi, one of the South Asia’s most revered clerics, passed away at the age of 85 in Srinagar on Friday. The esteemed Kashmiri cleric, distinguished theologian, mystic, philosopher, orator, historian, critic, researcher, and jurist Ayatollah Alama Agha Syed Mohammad Baqir Al-Mosavi Alsafvi Najafi departed after a brief illness in the early hours of Friday at SMHS Hospital, Srinagar. Sources confirmed that Alama...

In New Delhi, a Quiet Departure Marks a New Chapter in Iranâ...

( Jammu and Kashmir )

New Delhi:WTNS: At the Iran Culture House in the heart of India’s capital, a carefully choreographed ceremony last week signaled both an end and a beginning in Tehran’s religious diplomacy in South Asia. By Agha Syed Amin Musvi | April 5, 2025 At the Iran Culture House in the heart of India’s capital, a carefully choreographed ceremony last week signaled both an end and a beginning in Tehran’s religious diplomacy in South Asia. Ayatollah Haaj Shaykh Mahdi Mahdavipour, who has served for fifteen...

Hay Healthcare holds day long dental, screening and referral...

( Jammu and Kashmir )

Srinagar| WTNS | April 07: Hay Healthcare, a leading healthcare organization in collaboration with Khumani Youth welfare Movement conducted a comprehensive dental examination & referral camp at Dar Mohalla Imam-Bara Bemina on 06 April 2025. The camp provided essential oral health care services to a large number of patients and was attended by a team of dedicated Dental & Medical professionals. The team of dental specialists, led by Dr.Mohamad Arif Lone consisted of three dental specialists,...

World Social Work Month 2025:Celebrating the Changemakers Wh...

Imran Maqbool Wani

( Jammu and Kashmir )

Social workers make vital contributions, yet they work in tough conditions. Their job takes an emotional toll, they have few resources, and their duties keep growing. Many struggles with huge caseloads and little money or support from their organizations. In poor areas, they’re often the only help for families in need, but people rarely notice their work. By Imran Maqbool Wani “Social workers are the social engineers of humanity, constructing bridges of compassion, laying foundations...