Apricot Blossom Festival Ladakh 2025: A Celebration of Nature, Culture & Rural Tourism Ladakh, April 12, 2025 : When spring kisses the rugged terrains of Ladakh, a quiet miracle unfolds. From the quaint village lanes of Skyurbuchan to the stunning stretches of Sham Valley, the region explodes in a symphony of pink and white hues as the apricot trees bloom, transforming this Himalayan desert into a vibrant postcard. The Apricot Blossom Festival Ladakh 2025 is more than a seasonal change; it’s a living, breathing celebration of community, culture, and sustainable…
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Amid Waqf Act Controversy Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Put Under House Arrest, Barred from Friday Prayers
Hurriyat Conference Chairman Criticizes Authorities for Restricting Religious Rights Srinagar, 11 April 2015: A Controversial Move Sparks Outrage Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the Hurriyat Conference chairman and Kashmir’s chief cleric, was placed under house arrest on Friday, preventing him from delivering his weekly sermon and offering congregational prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar. The move has drawn sharp criticism from Mirwaiz and religious organizations, who view it as a violation of fundamental religious rights. Details of the Incident Mirwaiz, who resides in the Nigeen area of Srinagar, was scheduled…
Read MoreTragedy in Chenani-Nashri Tunnel: Six Injured, 20 Animals Perish in Collision
Nomadic Family Struck by Grief in Tunnel Collision, Livestock Lost Ramban, 11 April 2025: In a tragic incident on Friday, six members of a nomadic family sustained injuries, and 20 livestock, including sheep and goats, lost their lives in a collision inside the Chenani-Nashri Tunnel along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. The accident occurred when a vehicle rammed into a load carrier transporting the family and their animals. The injured individuals, identified as Mohd Ashraf (65), Refa Bibi (50), Saida Bibi (25), Umra Bibi (18), Wajid (27), and another family member,…
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