Mirwaiz of Kashmir says violence and force is weakness while dialogue is the path to peaceMirwaiz Umar Farooq emphasized dialogue for peace and prosperity. He recalled his father, Mirwaiz Farooq, who abhorred violence and champio...
23 May, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio en route to India for high-profile diplomatic visitUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio is arriving in India for a significant visit. He will engage in discussions on trade, energy security, an...
22 May, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
Mirwaiz says anti-drug crackdown welcome, warns against 'law and order prism'Mirwaiz Umar Farooq supports the administration's drug abuse crackdown. He stresses a broader approach is needed, not just arrests. He high...
08 May, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Mirwaiz of Kashmir supports Pope Leo's stand on war, urges world leaders to unite for justiceMirwaiz Umar Farooq calls for global religious unity for peace. He praises Pope Leo's stance and urges leaders to speak with one voice. The...
18 Apr, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
J&K: Mirwaiz backs US-Iran talks, hopes to ease West Asia crisisMirwaiz Umar Farooq expressed hope that US-Iran talks will bring relief to people in Iran, Lebanon, and Palestine. He condemned Israeli act...
11 Apr, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Mirwaiz says Jama Masjid in Kashmir locked on the lines of Masjid Al Aqsa on Youm-e-QudsAuthorities prevented prayers at Srinagar's Jama Masjid on Jumat-ul-Vida. Hundreds marched across Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh for Youm-e-Qud...
13 Mar, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
Stopping Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to address Friday congregation in Kashmir interference in religious affairs: AuqafAuthorities prevented Mirwaiz Umar Farooq from delivering Friday sermon at Srinagar's Jama Masjid for a third week. Locals criticized the m...
21 Dec, 2024, 07.43 AM IST
Anjuman hopeful of relief for Mirwaiz Umar Farooq from J&K High CourtMirwaiz Umar Farooq faces continued restrictions on addressing Friday congregation at Jama Masjid in Srinagar. Despite a scheduled J&K High...
11 May, 2024, 07.18 AM IST
Mirwaiz stopped again from addressing Friday congregation, hopeful of justice from court: AuqafThe Anjuman Auqaf which runs the affairs of Jama Masjid termed it as an ‘unjustified move’ and ‘a restriction on the fundamental rights’ of...
02 Mar, 2024, 08.39 AM IST
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq barred from offering Friday prayers at Jamia MasjidHurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq denounced his repeated "house detention," especially on Fridays, to prevent him from deliv...
29 Dec, 2023, 06.06 PM IST
Friday prayers allowed at Jamia Masjid after 10 weeksThe Congregational prayers were barred for 10 weeks because of the apprehensions of protests against Israeli action in Gaza. Amid this, the...
22 Dec, 2023, 03.38 PM IST
Kashmir: No Friday prayers at Jama Masjid, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq put under house arrestHowever, locals took out protests in favour of Palestine in Budgam in Kashmir and Kargil in Ladakh, demanding stoppage of Israel's operatio...
14 Oct, 2023, 02.59 PM IST
Jama Masjid management in Kashmir alleges harassment of worshippers, demand release of MirwaizSome of the locals who attended the Friday prayers also claimed that the police officials took their mobile phones and identity cards that ...
01 Apr, 2023, 04.50 PM IST
Pakistan clerics warn govt against ban on religious congregations amidst coronavirus outbreakA group of over 50 senior clerics in Pakistan has warned the government against the ban on religious congregations amidst the coronavirus o...
14 Apr, 2020, 02.11 PM IST
Iranian President to address people in Hyderabad mosque this FridayAfter the Islamic Revolution in 1979, Mohammad Khatami became the first Iranian President to visit Hyderabad (January 28, 2004), but he did...
14 Feb, 2018, 11.00 AM IST
Restrictions in parts of Srinagar for third dayThe restrictions under section 144 were imposed in old city, also to avoid any congregation at the house of Hizbul Mujahideen militant Saja...
15 Jul, 2017, 01.36 AM IST
Pro-freedom leadership threatens agitation across J&K soonThe pro-freedom leadership, Mirwaiz said, would never allow anti-Muslim designs of RSS to fructify in Muslim majority J&K, which he referre...
02 Jul, 2016, 03.08 AM IST