With pandemic in mind, pared-back hajj in Mecca for 2nd year
Mecca (Saudi Arabia), Jul 19 (AP) Tens of thousands of vaccinated Muslim pilgrims circled Islam’s holiest site in Mecca on Sunday, but remained socially distanced and wore masks as the coronavirus takes its toll on the hajj for a second year running. The hajj pilgrimage, which once drew some 2.5 million Muslims from all walks […]
BJP leader ‘fakes’ militant attack to get enhanced security, attention from party
Srinagar, July 19” A police probe into the firing incident at Gulgam Kupwara on Friday last has unraveled a failed attempt by BJP men to get their security enhanced as well as “more focus” from the party leadership. So far police have arrested two persons including Ishfaq Ahmad Mir who was said to have suffered […]
Cop turned militant commander killed in Shopian gunfight
Srinagar, July 19: Top commander of Lashker-e-Toiba Ishfaq Dar alias Abu Akram was among two militants killed in Sidiq Khan area of South Kashmir’s Shopian on Monday. In a tweet Kashmir Police Zone while quoting IGP Kashmir wrote, “Top commander of proscribed militant outfit LeT Ishfaq Dar @ Abu Akram who was active since 2017 […]
Pilgrims arrive in Mecca to perform Hajj 2021 amid Covid-19 pandemic
Srinagar: The first batch of Haj pilgrims have arrived at the Grand Mosque in Mecca to perform their first ritual for the annual pilgrimage, reports said on Sunday. Reports said that the ritual was performed on Saturday with huge preparations and precautionary measures against Covid-19. “There are also different locations that can accommodate 11,000 pilgrims […]
Dr Farooq asks Hajj Pilgrims to pray for lasting peace, prosperity and wellbeing of JK people
Felicitates those selected for performing downsized Hajj pilgrimage this year, passes on good wishes to them
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and MP Srinagar Dr Farooq Abdullah on Sunday called on the lucky few who are performing the downsized annual Hajj pilgrimage this year, particularly the Kashmiri compatriots living in KSA, to pray for the lasting peace, prosperity and wellbeing of people of Jammu and Kashmir in their […]
Govt to provide financial assistance to 400 Dental Surgeons to start their own clinics in first phase
LG extends Eid-ul-Azha greetings in advance; appeals to celebrate the festival in adherence to Covid protocol
SRINAGAR: In the 4th episode of “Awaam ki Awaaz” radio programme, aired today on all local & primary channels of All India Radio (AIR) stations in the UT, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, while observing the upcoming Kargil Vijay Diwas, paid rich tributes to the brave soldiers and martyrs of the security forces. “I bow to […]
No congregational prayers to be allowed on Eid-ul-Adha: Div Com Kashmir
Says difficult to limit number of people to 25 only, prayers to be allowed in decentralised way
Srinagar: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole on Sunday said that no congregational prayers will be allowed on Eid-ul-Adha in the Kashmir valley in view of the prediction of Covid-19 third wave. Talking with Kashmir News Service, PK Pole said that there will be no congregational prayers on Eid as the limited number of […]
IGP Kashmir appeals people to follow SOPs, necessary health protocols on Eid
Appeals Religious Leaders, Senior Citizens to guide masses on celebrating Eid at home
Srinagar: The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, Vijay Kumar Sunday appealed to religious leaders and senior citizens to guide people to celebrate this Eid-ul-Adha at their homes in view of Covid-19. The IGP also appealed to the people to follow necessary health protocols on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. Kashmir police zone in a […]
Rainfall in July 26 pc deficient so far, says IMD
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) Rainfall in July has been 26 per cent deficient over the country, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra informed Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday. During his visit to the India Meteorological Department, Singh was also informed by officials that the IMD has 27 radars spread across the country and the […]
