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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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
India won’t bow to terrorism: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi among others vowOn the first anniversary of the Pahalgam attack, tributes were paid to the 26 victims. Tourists, locals, and politicians gathered at the Ba...
Kashmir parties urge authorities to release Baramulla MP RashidPolitical leaders across Kashmir are calling for the release of Lok Sabha member Engineer Rashid. His father is critically ill and on venti...
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...
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...
Mirwaiz says coercive policy of authorities cannot build viable peace in KashmirMirwaiz said that the reports of cases, chargesheets and arrests of Kashmiris by "multiple agencies operating here - SIA , CIK , cyber cell...
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq lauds J&K police for action against drug peddlersHurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has praised the Jammu and Kashmir Police for their efforts in cracking down on drug dealers and peddler...
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq put under house arrest yet again, he says it's 'disconcerting and negative'Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has been placed under house arrest again, preventing him from addressing the Friday congregation at Jam...
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq placed under house arrest, claims outfitA religious organisation headed by Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Thursday claimed he has been placed under house arre...
Clashes erupt in Srinagar over house arrest of Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq"Hurriyat expresses strong resentment and regret that after announcing the release of Umar Farooq from a 20-month-long house detention sinc...
India, Pakistan should start meaningful dialogue: Mirwaiz Umar FarooqMirwaiz Umar Farooq today said India and Pakistan should shun the path of confrontation and start a meaningful dialogue.
- 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...