Kashmir

Shab-e-Qadr to be observed tonight

SRINAGAR — Considered as better than one thousand months, the Muslims are all across the world will observe the holy Shab-e-Qadr or Lailat-ul-Qadr with religious fervor and reverence tonight. The biggest congregational prayer is expected at Dargah Hazratbal where the authorities have made special arrangements and also issued an elaborate traffic plan to ensure smooth […]

Kashmir

Admin’s directive not to allow prayers on Shab-e-Qadr, Jumat-ul-Vida at Jamia Masjid Srinagar unacceptable: PAGD

SRINAGAR — The directive of the administration not to allow the congregational prayers on the holy occasion of Shab-e-Qadr and Jumat-ul-Vida at historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar is highly deplorable, said PAGD spokesperson M Y Tarigami on Thursday. The authorities, according to reports, have asked the managing body of the Jamia Masjid, not to offer prayers […]

Kashmir

24-year-old girl allegedly ends life in Pattan

SRINAGAR — A 24-year-old girl on Thursday allegedly committed suicide at her home in Pattan area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Sources told news agency Kashmir Dot Com that a 24-year-old (name withheld), a resident of Yall Pattan area allegedly committed suicide at her home. “She was immediately rushed to the Sub-District Hospital Pattan where […]

Jammu

2 women injured in Poonch bear attack

POONCH — Two women have received serious injuries in an incident of attack by a wild bear in remote village Gagriyan of Poonch district on Thursday. An official said that victims have been identified as Zarifa Begum (38) wife of Mushtaq Ahmed and Sharifa Begum (42) wife of Ghulam Mohd Jaan, residents of Gagriyaan village […]

Kashmir

3 OGWs arrested in Kupwara: Police

KUPWARA — Three over-ground workers (OGWs) were arrested in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Thursday, police said. In a statement, police said it has arrested three OGWs involved in cross LoC smuggling and transportation of arms and ammunition in the district. Based on specific information, spokesman said that an OGW module was working for […]