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  • Mirwaiz urges scholars, people of Kupwara to come forward for social reform

    Srinagar: In connection with the social reform campaign, Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urged Ulemmas, Muftis and the common people in the frontier district of Kupwara to come forward and support the social reform drive.

    According to a statement issued to KNS, speaking at a gathering organized by Allama Anwar Shah Trust at Arimarg Lolab, Mirwaiz urged every section of the society to play their role in their individual and collective capacity towards reforming society towards betterment. Throwing light on the teaching of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) (PBUH), Mirwaiz also paid glowing tributes to renowned religious scholar Anwar Shah Kashmiri (RA) who happened to be a resident of Lolab, adding that Mirwaiz Mohamamd Yousuf Shah was one of his illustrious student in Deoband.

    Giving figures and statistics regarding the menace of Drug and Alcohol addiction in the younger generation, Mirwaiz stated that the time has come to take collective action against these problems since our present  society is fast loosing its Islamic and Kashmiri character. He stated that the movement started by Mutehda Majlis-e-Ulema and its allied religious and social organizations against moral degradation, Drug and Alcohol addiction, immorality, corruption, extravagance, and futile rituals in the society would only be successful if all the sections of our society especially parents to come forward and  contribute towards eradication of these social evils.

    Asking parents to be watchful of the activities of their children, Mirwaiz urged the younger generation to be cautious and responsible in using modern tools like social media and internet, Mirwaiz stated that it has both a positive and a negative side, which solely depends upon its user.

    APHC Chairman stated that Kashmiris could only protect freedom struggle and move forward towards achieving the goal once people would improve their character and demeanor vis-a-vis society. Terming solution of Kashmir to bring the peace in the region as inevitable, Mirwaiz stated that the time has come that Indian union should hold result oriented dialogue with the stakeholders of the Kashmir conflict to solve it for once and all.

    A large number of people, especially youth raised slogans in favour of Islam when Mirwaiz arrived at Lolab valley on his maiden visit. On the occasion Mirwaiz laid the foundation of Dar-ul-Quran. Addressing teachers and pupils at  Khairabad Sogam, Mirwaiz stressed upon the Darul ulooms to impart modern education and teach subjects like mathematics and social sciences   to students apart from  providing them with religious studies so  that  our Imams and Khatebs  can face the new challenges in the new world order in a better way.

    Addressing the gathering Moulana Shafi Maqi, a renowned religious figure spoke about the contributions of Mirwaiz family in social, political and religious spheres of Kashmir since centuries together. Moulana    Ghazi Hussein Maki, Mufti Nizamul Haq Kirmani, Mufti Sayed Ahmad Bukhari, Moulana Mushtaq Ahmad Naqashbandi, Moulana Shamas and others also spoke on the occasion.

  • A campaign for Justice

    Student activists stage a protest at Pratap Park, Srinagar, seeking removal of Director Health Services Kashmir and a fair probe in the sexual assault case of nurse.

  • Tourists relish watermelon

    With day temperature soaring in Kashmir, tourists relish watermelon on a roadside in summer capital Srinagar. 

  • Stifling a Fragile Voice

    A physically-challenged man is detained by police during a protest organized by All J&K Handicapped Association against government’s ‘apathy’ towards them.

  • Shab-e-Baraat observed with religious zeal, fervor

    Mirwaiz highlighted significance of this divine night

    Srinagar: Shab-e-Baraat was observed in Jammu and Kashmir Friday night with religious zeal and fervor. The biggest gathering on the eve of Shab-e-Baraat was held at the historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar where thousands of people, including women participated in the night long prayers. The prayers were led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.

    According to a statement issued to KNS, Mirwaiz spoke about the significance of Shab-e-Baraat and said it was a divine night when Almighty Allah arranges affairs of the next one year. On Shab-e-Barat, Allah writes the destinies of all his creations for the coming year by taking into account their past deeds.

    While reciting Quran, Mirwaiz said the occasion provides opportunity to spend the night in praying and seeking forgiveness and blessings from Allah. He asked people to implement the teachings of Quran and Islam and specially stressed upon the youth to follow the footsteps of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) so as to eradicate social ills and bring reforms in the society.

    Mirwaiz said the Quran was the complete was of life for mankind and till judgment day Muslims would continue to be guided by the holy book. He said it was distressing that Muslims have put Quranic guidance and teaching on the back burner which has become the main cause of suffering and anguish for them. While concluding his sermon, Mirwaiz along with thousands of people asked Allah for forgiveness from sins, prayed for well being of the Umaah in general and for the Muslims of Jammu and Kashmir in particular.

  • Jaitley accompanied by Army chief arrives in Srinagar for a 2-day visit to J&K

    Meets Governor, Holds one-on-one meet with CM

    Reviews security situation, was briefed by top army officers

    Srinagar: Defense minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday arrived here for a two day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to asses and review the security situation.

    Reports reaching KNS said that on his maiden visit since assuming charge as Defence Minister last month Mr Jaitley was accompanied by Army chief General Bikram Singh. According to a defence ministry spokesman on arrival, the Defence Minister was received by Lt Gen DS Hooda, Northern Army Commander and Lt Gen Gurmit Singh, Chinar Corps Commander. The Defence Minister visited Headquarters of Chinar Corps wherein he was given a comprehensive briefing on the overall security situation in the Valley including the Counter Infiltration grid along the Line of Control and Counter Terrorism grid in the hinterland. Later in the day, the defense minister met Governor N N Vohra and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.

    Mr. Jaitely was received by N.N. Vohra, Governor, at the Raj Bhavan. Jaitley and the Governor discussed various issues relating to the rapid growth and development of the State. Later in the day, the Governor and the Defence Minister held discussions with General Bikram Singh, Chief of Army Staff; Lt. Gen. D.S. Hooda, Northern Army Commander; and Lt. Gen. Gurmit Singh, GoC XV Corps regarding important matters concerning external and internal security management, a defense ministry spokesman said.  Mr Jaitley was briefed by top army officers here about counterinsurgency operations along the Line of Control besides anti infiltration measures being taken to prevent entry of ultras from Pakistan-Administered of Kashmir.

    Meanwhile, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah and Mr Jaitley held a one-on-one meeting at Nehru Guest House discussing in detail the security scenario prevailing in the state. During the meeting which lasted for over one hour, the two leaders also discussed the current situation on LoC and borders.

    The matters relating to the preparedness of the State Government to conduct Amarnathji Yatra smoothly also came up for discussion in the meeting. The Chief Minister shared with Jaitley who is also Union Finance Minister certain critical financial matters relating to the development plan of Jammu and Kashmir. Aspects regarding skill development initiatives taken by the State Government also came up for the discussion.  On 15 Jun 2014, the Defence Minister is scheduled to visit the forward areas along the Line of Control where he will be interacting with commanders and troops. He is also scheduled to attend special Unified Headquarters Meeting at Srinagar, said a defense ministry spokesman.

  • Masrat Alam Rearrested

    Hurriyat Conference (G) leader and Muslim League President Masarat Alam being arrested by police from his residence minutes after an open court ordered his release.

  • United They Stand

    Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (G) Syed Ali Geelani and senior leaders Shabir Ahmad Shah and Nayeem Ahmad Khan walked hand-in-hand on Wednesday after a seminar.

  • Omar Abdullah visits Pahalgam

    Omar Abdullah visits Pahalgam Takes stock of fire incident, interacts with sufferers, assures all possible help.

  • Vanished in Thin Air

    Two mothers whose sons were disappeared years ago sit in a monthly protest at Pratap Park in Srinagar.