Kashmir

Hope govt will rethink its policy on release of political prisoners: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

SRINAGAR — Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Friday expressed hope that the government would rethink its policy on the release of political prisoners by adopting a “humane approach” and showing some leniency. Farooq was allowed to offer Friday congregational prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid here after four weeks. Speaking to reporters after the […]

Kashmir

Jamia Masjid, Dargah witness massive gathering of devotees on last Friday of Ramadan

SRINAGAR — A massive gathering of devotees was witnessed in Srinagar’s Hazratbal Dargah shrine and the historic Jamia Masjid on the last Friday of the holy month Ramadan. Reports said that nearly 50,000 devotees offered congregational Friday prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid, which remained closed for the prayers last Friday. The biggest congregation was, […]