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Eid Celebrations Continue Amid Restrictions at Srinagar’s Historic Sites

March 31, 2025 Editor

Mirwaiz Condemns Closure of Jamia Masjid and Eidgah for Eid Prayers Srinagar, March 31, 2025 – The historic Jamia Masjid and Eidgah grounds in Srinagar remained closed for Eid prayers on Monday, sparking widespread criticism and disappointment among the Muslim community in Kashmir. Chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who was scheduled to deliver the Eid sermon, revealed that he had been placed under house arrest by authorities without any specified reason. Restrictions and Reactions Security personnel were deployed in strength in the Nowhatta locality, where the Jamia Masjid is located,…

Mirwaiz Detained, Jama Masjid Locked: Kashmiris Deprived of Juma-Tul-Vida Prayers At Historic Venue

March 28, 2025 Editor

Jama Masjid Srinagar Remains Closed on Juma-Tul-Vida, Mirwaiz Under House Detention Srinagar, March 28, 2025 – The historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar continues to remain closed to worshippers on Juma-Tul-Vida, the last Friday of Ramadan, sparking widespread discontent among the Muslim community in Kashmir. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief cleric of the mosque, remains under house detention, further intensifying the grievances of the faithful who eagerly await this day each year for congregational prayers. A Sacred Day Denied Juma-Tul-Vida, a day of immense spiritual significance, is traditionally marked by large…

Schools in Kashmir to Reopen on March 7 Following Weather-Related Extension

February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Schools to Reopen After Winter Break on March 7: Minister Srinagar, February 28, 2025 – In light of the recent inclement weather, the Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to extend the winter vacations for all schools in the region. Education Minister Sakina Itoo announced that the vacations have been extended until March 6, and schools will now reopen on March 7. Decision-Making Process: On Thursday, the Jammu and Kashmir government held a crucial meeting to discuss the possible extension of winter vacations following fresh snowfall across the Valley.…

Anticipated Kashmir Rail Service Launch Pushed Back to Late February

February 16, 2025 Editor

Proposed launch of Kashmir rail service postponed; Scheduled for February 17, the launch has been pushed back to either February 21 or 22, according to sources in the Northern Railways. Banihal, Feb 16: The much-anticipated launch of the Vande Bharat Express train service between Katra and Srinagar has been postponed, sources told . Scheduled for February 17, the launch has been pushed back to either February 21 or 22, according to sources in the Northern Railways. Although no official order had been issued for the commencement of the rail service…

PDP Vs NC: Clash Ensues After J&K Employees Sacked for Terror Links

February 15, 2025 Editor

The termination of services of three employees is the second such termination since chief minister Omar Abdullah took over in October last year. It raises questions about Abdullah’s authority. After Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday dismissed three government employees, including a jailed policeman, for terror links, the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) hit out at the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference-Congress government in the UT, accusing it of toeing the BJP-led Union government’s line. Sinha invoked Article 311 (2) (c) of the Constitution to terminate the services…

Kulgam Terror Attack: Ex-Serviceman Killed, Wife and Daughter Wounded

February 3, 2025 Editor

Ex-serviceman killed, wife and daughter injured in terrorist attack in Kashmir’s Kulgam; The incident occurred in the Behibagh area, where terrorists opened fire on Manzoor Ahmad Wagay and his family. Srinagar, Feb 03: An ex-Army man, who along with his wife and daughter injured after terrorists fired upon them from point-blank range in the Behibagh area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, has succumbed to his injuries on Monday. The officials said that all three were taken to hospital in injured condition where ex-army man identified as Manzoor Ahmad Wagay succumbed…

Whistleblower Silenced: SP Wahid’s Removal Sparks Outrage Over Corruption and Power Nexus in J&K

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 Editor

The Removal of SP Wahid from ACB: A Litmus Test for Justice and Accountability in J&K By: Javid Amin The recent removal of SP Abdul Wahid from the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Jammu and Kashmir has ignited a storm of controversy, casting doubt on the government’s commitment to transparency, justice, and accountability. This decision, which follows Wahid’s bold revelations about alleged malpractices by senior officials in the Srinagar Smart City project, has been interpreted by many as a punitive measure against whistleblowers who dare to challenge entrenched corruption. Former Jammu…

Strategic Connectivity Enhanced: PM Opens Z-Morh Tunnel in Sonamarg

January 13, 2025 Editor

Prime minister Narendra Modi also paid tribute to seven people, including labourers, who were killed in a terror attack in the area in October 2024. Speaking at the inauguration event of Jammu and Kashmir’s Z-Morh tunnel on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the union territory as India’s “crown,” and expressed his desire to see it as “beautiful and prosperous.” “Jammu and Kashmir is the crown of the country. I want this crown to be beautiful and prosperous,” he said. The prime minister also paid tribute to seven people, including labourers,…

End of an Era: Manmohan Singh, Former PM and Economic Architect, Passes Away

December 26, 2024December 26, 2024 Editor

Manmohan Singh, who liberalised India’s economy and served two terms as PM, dies Former Prime Minister and veteran Congress leader Manmohan Singh died in Delhi on Thursday after a prolonged illness. He was 93. Singh, a renowned economist and statesman, was admitted to AIIMS Delhi on Thursday evening after his health deteriorated. Singh had been staying away from politics in recent years due to health reasons and had not been keeping well since the beginning of 2024. His last public appearance was in January 2024 at the book launch of his…

Tragic Incident in Udhampur: Policeman Shoots Colleague, Commits Suicide

December 8, 2024 Editor

Policeman shoots dead colleague before committing suicide in Udhampur A policeman allegedly shot dead his colleague with an AK-47 assault rifle before turning the weapon on himself in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district early on Sunday, officials said. The two policemen along with another colleague were travelling from north Kashmir’s Sopore to the Subsidary Training Centre (STC), Talwara, in Reasi district of Jammu region when the incident took place. The bullet-riddled bodies of the two cops were seen lying in a police van near the Kali Mata temple in Rehembal…