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
Eid celebrations underway across Kashmir, Jama Masjid remains off-limits for prayersEid-ul-Fitr celebrations unfolded across Kashmir with immense joy. Thousands gathered at Hazratbal Shrine for prayers. However, authorities...
21 Mar, 2026, 12.37 PM 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
Auqaf says authorities denied Shab-e-Barat prayer permission at Jama Masjid in KashmirAuthorities have denied permission for Shab-e-Barat prayers at Srinagar's historic Jama Masjid. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq's movement has also bee...
03 Feb, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq barred from addressing Jama Masjid congregationMirwaiz affirmed that despite such restrictions "the pulpit of Jama Masjid will continue to speak out not only against interference in reli...
12 Sep, 2025, 11.34 PM IST
Authorities shut Jama Masjid on Lailat ul Qadr, Kashmiri Pandit Sangharsh Samiti asks is this normalcy?Authorities in Kashmir have barred Lailat-ul-Qadr prayers at the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar, prompting widespread condemnation from p...
28 Mar, 2025, 08.25 AM IST
Jama Masjid shut, Mirwaiz not allowed to address Shab-e-Baraat congregation in Kashmir: Anjuman AuqafAuthorities have placed Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest, preventing him from addressing a congregation at the Jama M...
13 Feb, 2025, 08.09 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
Eid prayers disallowed at Srinagar's Jama Masjid 6th time in a rowLocal authorities in Srinagar denied permission for Eid prayers at the Jama Masjid for the sixth consecutive year, closing the gates and pl...
17 Jun, 2024, 01.12 PM 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
Jumat-ul-Vida not allowed in J&K Jama Masjid; Mirwaiz put under house arrestJammu and Kashmir authorities disallowed prayers at Jama Masjid in Srinagar for 5 years, including Jumat-ul-Vida prayers. Mirwaiz criticize...
05 Apr, 2024, 11.35 PM 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
Clerics at Srinagar Jama Masjid allege meddling after prayers disallowedThe authorities had locked the gates of the Jama Masjid and scores of devotees who had come to offer prayers on Shab-e-Barat here were dive...
26 Feb, 2024, 11.45 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
Baring Jumat ul Vida prayers at Jama Masjid attack on religious freedom in Kashmir: LocalsJumat ul Vida, is the last Friday of Ramadan, considered to be the holiest Friday of the Islamic calendar and is also celebrated as Yaum-al...
15 Apr, 2023, 06.13 AM 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
Authorities barred Shab-e-Barat prayers at Jama Masjid Srinagar: Mosque managing bodyThe Auqaf said it strongly protested the highhandedness of the authorities and dubbed the move as blatant interference and violation of rel...
08 Mar, 2023, 12.07 AM IST