Thousands join Ashura procession in Srinagar as Omar Abdullah, LG Sinha participateThousands in Srinagar joined the Ashura procession, commemorating Imam Hussain's sacrifice. J&K CM Omar Abdullah and LG Manoj Sinha partici...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
MMU holds Jammu & Kashmir Shia-Sunni meeting ahead of MuharramMuttahida Majlis-e-Ulama, led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, met ahead of Muharram. The Shia-Sunni coordination committee will monitor social medi...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Mirwaiz voices concern over PoK protest deaths, urges authorities to avoid use of forceReligious leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq voiced deep concern over recent fatalities in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Over twenty individuals repor...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visits 12-yr-old Budgam victim's family, assures strict actionJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Budgam. He expressed grief over the death of a 12-year-old girl. The girl was found ...
27 May, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
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
Mirwaiz, Lone 'stopped' from paying homage to their fathersThe two leaders termed the restrictions "undemocratic" and said such measures cannot change the reality. Mirwaiz Farooq was killed by unide...
22 May, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
J&K forms team to probe violation of FRA while razing tribal housesA fact-finding team has been formed by the Jammu and Kashmir government. This team will investigate alleged violations of the Forest Rights...
21 May, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
Sheikh Abdullah didn't ban liquor in J&K in 70's despite Morarji Desai's advice: Farooq Abdullah of National ConferencePolitical parties in Jammu and Kashmir are clashing over alcohol sales. The National Conference argues against a ban, citing revenue loss a...
13 May, 2026, 10.26 AM 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
J&K school declared 'unlawful entity' under UAPAJammu and Kashmir administration has declared Darul Uloom Jamia Siraj-ul-Uloom in Shopian an unlawful entity. The seminary faces allegation...
27 Apr, 2026, 11.41 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
Restrictions tightened in Srinagar on death anniversaries of Mirwaiz Farooq, Gani LoneThe national highway connecting Srinagar to north Kashmir's Baramulla and Kupwara districts was sealed off, as were roads leading towards t...
21 May, 2021, 12.15 PM IST
Separatists in Pakistan occupied-Kashmir making attempts to foment trouble: OfficialsOfficials keeping a watch on developments in the union territory as well as monitoring activities of separatists and terror activities from...
20 May, 2021, 04.35 PM IST
Mehbooba Mufti slams Centre over NIA summons to Mirwaiz Umar Farooq"Mirwaiz Farooq isn't any ordinary separatist leader. He is religious & spiritual head to Kash (Kashmiri) Muslims," the Peoples Democratic ...
10 Mar, 2019, 01.23 PM IST
Mirwaiz Farooq defends stone-pelting in KashmirMirwaiz Farooq also said that a "blanket ban" on the freedom of expression was the primary factor for the ongoing students' agitation in Ka...
18 May, 2017, 10.14 PM IST
Hope Narendra Modi government will find lasting solution to Kashmir issue: Mirwaiz Umer FarooqHe delivered the address through telephone as he had been placed under house arrest at his Nigeen residence, a day ahead of his scheduled r...
20 May, 2014, 08.49 PM IST
- Mirwaiz under house arrest, Valley tense
Authorities imposed curfew in old city areas of Srinagar to foil separatists' call for march towards Eidgah to commemorate the killing of M...
21 May, 2011, 05.49 PM IST