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Srinagar- Kashmir's chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran. "The two-week ceasefire announcement between Iran and the United States is a welcome step towards peace. It underscores (that) restraint and dialogue takes precedence over confrontation for conflict resolution, and peace prevails over war," the Mirwaiz said on X. He said the resilience shown by the people and leadership of Iran was commendable. "The resilience and courage shown by the Iranian people and leadership in the face of extreme aggression is commendable. Congratulations to them and all the actors, including Islamabad, in bringing about this crucial ceasefire," he said. He expressed hope that the two-week ceasefire will lead to lasting stability and greater dialogue. "May this lead to lasting stability and greater dialogue over conflict," he added.
Srinagar, Aug 25 (PTI) Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Monday appealed to political and social groups in Kashmir to jointly strive for the release of prisoners, saying playing politics on this humanitarian issue will be a shame. "Efforts to highlight the plight of the thousands of Kashmiri prisoners languishing in jails in the Union territory and across India, and for their relief and release is the moral responsibility of all Kashmiris," Mirwaiz said in a post on X. He said a joint effort in this regard by all is the need of the hour "if we really want to help them". "P ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 3 (PTI) Kashmir's chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday expressed hope that justice would be delivered in the Ganderbal encounter case and those responsible would be held to account and punished. "As the deeply distressing news reports of the killing of a young man, Raashid Ahmed Mughal, at Arhama, Ganderbal, in a claimed encounter came yesterday, his family saying that he was a part-time computer operator with no links to militancy who was picked up and killed in cold blood, painful memories of such encounters got revived," Mirwaiz said. He was addressing the Friday congr ...Read More >
Srinagar: Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday said that if the Prime Minister truly seeks to reduce the 'Dil Ki Doori' then humanitarian steps like release of prisoners need to be taken immediately. Mirwaiz while addressing a Friday gathering here at historic Jama Masjid in downtown Srinagar said that train links are a welcome, but it is the human links that truly matter and endure. On the eve of Eid-ul-Adha, Mirwaiz said that for thousands of families in J&K, the festival brings no joy. "Their sons, husbands, fathers and brothers have been incarcerated for years -- many without tr ...Read More >
Srinagar: In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, in a continued assault on religious freedom, the New Delhi-imposed administration barred Kashmiri Muslims from offering the Eid-ul-Adha prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid and Eidgah in Srinagar. According to Radio Pakistan, the ban was enforced by the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha-led administration on the instructions of Indian Home Minister Amit Shah. This continues a repressive pattern, as Eid prayers have been barred at Jamia Masjid and Eidgah since 2019, the year the Modi government revoked the special status of IIOJK. This m ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: The authorities did not allow Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to address the Friday congregation at Jama Masjid in Srinagar, The Mirwaiz said while political and human rights of the people in the Valley had already been denied, religious freedoms too were being curtailed through repeated detentions. He said silencing of voices, interference in religious matters such as the installation of the Ashoka plaque at Hazratbal shrine, tampering with the Muslim lunar calendar and preventing religious functions is direct intervention in religious rights of the people of J&K. ...Read More >
Srinagar, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The bilateral ceasefire announced by the US and Iran after the 40-day-long West Asia conflict has been welcomed by a senior religious leader in Jammu and Kashmir, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. After raising tensions to an unexpected high by saying that an entire civilisation would be wiped out if Iran did not respond positively before the end of the deadline set by him, US President Donald Trump posted on social media that a two-week-long ceasefire has been agreed upon by the two belligerent countries, the US and Iran. Israel said that, although they were informed a ...Read More >
Nagpur: Warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj belonged to the entire country, but British history tried to confine him as a regional icon, said BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi, who was in Nagpur on Friday to attend an event marking the 351st anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj's coronation. Trivedi told TOI at the event organized by Shivaji Maharaj Kruti Samiti that Shivaji Maharaj's contribution in 'safeguarding' the southern part of India from Mughal invasion must not be forgotten.Trivedi said, "Shivaji Maharaj belonged to all of us, entire country. Unfortunately, the British p ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 19 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh Police on Saturday said they have busted a large-scale illegal religious conversion racket and arrested 10 people from six states. The probe began in Agra in March after two sisters -- aged 33 and 18 -- were reported missing. Investigations revealed that they were allegedly coerced into religious conversion and were undergoing radicalization, the police said. One of the sisters had also put a picture of a girl holding an AK 47 rifle as her profile picture on a social media platform, they said. "Preliminary investigations found that the sisters were ta ...Read More >
The army claimed that the man killed in the encounter in Arhama forests on March 31, identified as Ganderbal resident Rashid Ahmad Mughal, was a terrorist. However, his family alleged he had no terror links, termed the encounter fake, and demanded the return of his body for proper burial. As the House assembled, legislators from both treasury and opposition benches, barring the BJP, condemned the killing and demanded a statement from Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on the issue. Jammu and Kashmir li ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was placed under house Friday and barred from delivering his sermon at Kashmir's Jamia Masjid."Once again, I have been placed under house arrest by authorities," the Mirwaiz said in a statement, adding that a large posse of cops had been deployed outside his residence early Friday, and the main gate had been locked.Calling the move an interference in the religious affairs of Muslims, the Mirwaiz said, "Our human and political rights already stand denied... there is relentless interference in our religious matters from locking us up to ...Read More >
Authorities on Saturday barred Eid prayers from taking place at the Eidgah ground and the Jama Masjid in the old city in Srinagar, while Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq claimed that he was put under house arrest. IMAGE: People offer Eid prayers at the historic Aali Masjid in Srinagar, on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Photograph: Umar Ganie for Rediff 'Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar deeply regrets to inform that the authorities have once again disallowed Eid-ul-Adha prayers at the ...Read More >
Srinagar: Political parties in Kashmir on Friday welcomed the magisterial probe into the Ganderbal encounter, and expressed hope that a transparent inquiry will be conducted into the incident and justice will prevail. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday ordered a magisterial probe into the encounter in Ganderbal district in which one alleged terrorist was killed by security forces. The ruling National Conference said the party commends the prompt action taken by LG Sinha, ordering a time-bound inquiry following concerns raised by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the family of the decea ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 8 (PTI) Kashmir's chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran. "The two-week ceasefire announcement between Iran and the United States is a welcome step towards peace. It underscores (that) restraint and dialogue takes precedence over confrontation for conflict resolution, and peace prevails over war," the Mirwaiz said on X. He said the resilience shown by the people and leadership of Iran was commendable. "The resilience and courage shown by the Iranian people and leadership in the face of extreme aggression is comme ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 08: Political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, calling it a timely step that has eased global tensions after a 40-day conflict. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in a post on X, questioned the outcome of the conflict, asking what the United States had achieved despite weeks of confrontation. He pointed out that key routes like the Strait of Hormuz were already functional before the conflict, raising concerns over the purpose and gains of the escalation. National Conference president Farooq Abdullah welcome ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sept 12 (UNI) Kashmir's chief cleric and Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq today alleged that he has been placed under house arrest by authorities ahead of the religious sitting at Srinagar's historic Jamia Masjid in old Srinagar. Mirwaiz said that several top religious scholars were scheduled to participate in the religious gathering, but he was barred from moving out. He accused the authorities of "relentless interference" in religious matters in Kashmir. "Our human ...Read More >
As political leaders in Kashmir welcomed the ceasefire between Iran and the United States, several people, especially from the Shia community, took to the streets to burst firecrackers and distribute sweets to mark Iran's "win". "It is a day to rejoice," former chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti said. "Thank god, he gave Iran such courage that it stood strong in front of the United States. Not just America, it (Iran) forced Israel to kneel down. Both the United Stat ...Read More >
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Hurriyat Conference chairman, claimed house detention for the second Friday. Barricades cause community inconvenience. Asserted unerasable memories of 1931 martyrs, critical of narrative manipulation. Honor for July 13 martyrs persists despite administrative changes in Jammu and Kashmir, maintaining solidarity against historical oppression. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the Hurriyat Conference chairman, reported being placed under house detention for the second consecutive Friday. He ...Read More >
Speaking at Srinagar's Grand Mosque during Friday prayers, he highlighted the unified voices of three Kashmiri MPs -- Mian Altaf Ahmed, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, and Sheikh Abdur Rashid (Engineer Rashid) -- during a recent Lok Sabha discussion on Operation Sindoor. The Mirwaiz noted that these MPs passionately articulated the disempowerment and struggles of the Kashmiris, reflecting the region's sentiments. "I hope those in power in New Delhi heard their words. To reduce the 'dil ki doori,' they ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 19 (PTI) Former separatist leader Bilal Gani Lone has entered the political mainstream, saying his primary motivation is to correctly represent the "true legacy" of his late father, Abdul Gani Lone, which he claims has been misrepresented even "within the family". Lone's comments are seen as a veiled critique of his brother, MLA Sajjad Lone, who has been in mainstream politics for years. In an interview with the PTI Videos, Bilal Lone said that he and his brother have been on "different political paths since 2002". Wishing Sajjad Lone all the best in his future endeavours, Bila ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was placed under house arrest on Friday and barred from delivering sermon at Kashmir's Jamia Masjid. "Once again, I have been placed under house arrest by authorities," the Mirwaiz said, adding that a large posse of cops had been deployed outside his residence early Friday, and the main gate had been locked.Calling the move an interference in the religious affairs of Muslims, the Mirwaiz said, "Our human and political rights already stand denied... there is relentless interference in our religious matters from locking us up to silencin ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Bridging the "dil ki doori" (distance between hearts) between Delhi and Srinagar by freeing Kashmiri prisoners is as crucial to establishing a connection as opening the Valley's first rail link with the rest of the country, J&K's chief cleric and separatist Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said Friday after PM Narendra Modi flagged off the inaugural Vande Bharat Express train from Katra station."If the PM truly seeks to close the gap, as he often mentions in his speeches, then humanitarian steps are the real way forward. Train links are welcome, but it is the human links that matt ...Read More >
Srinagar: Thousands of Muslims offered prayers and celebrated Eid-ul-Adha across Jammu and Kashmir today. Early morning, people gathered at mosques and Eidgahs to offer congregational Eid prayers. Muslims worldwide, including those in Jammu and Kashmir, observe Eid-ul-Adha on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar. In the Valley, the largest congregational gathering is expected to be held at Hazratbal shrine. However, the Eid prayers were not allowed at Srinagar's Jamia Masjid where Valley's chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was expected to deliver sermon from th ...Read More >