Governor, CM extend Eid-e-Milad greetings, Prayers, Processions to mark celebrations

Religious processions, special prayer meetings, Seerat Conferences are being held in the state to celebrate Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW), the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), on Friday. The biggest congregation will be held at Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar, where devotees in large numbers are expected to offer prayers and have a glimpse of the holy relic of the Prophet (SAW). As per officials, zuhr (afternoon prayers) will be offered at 2 pm at the shrine on Friday. Hundreds of devotees offered prayers at the shrine and mosques across the Valley…

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Governor, Chief Minister review ongoing development works in Katra

Governor NN Vohra and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti reviewed the various ongoing development works and the future infrastructure requirements of Katra and its surrounding areas at a high-level meeting at Raj Bhawan here today. Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh, MoS for Finance and Planning Ajay Nanda, Chief Secretary BR Sharma, senior officers of the government and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board attended the meeting. The Governor observed that as the base town of the pilgrimage to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, Katra is a fast expanding town where varied…

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