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Conformitism leads to Decidophobia

Our society being so judgemental and conservative is the worst bearer of conformitism, taking people towards the state of 'Decidophobia'.

Haj Committee of India invites aspirant applications

SRINAGAR — The aspirants who wish to undertake Haj journey during the year 2020-21 are being informed that the Haj Committee of India vide...

Moon not sighted, 1st Rabi-ul-Awal on Oct 19: Grand Mufti

SRINAGAR — Kashmir’s Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam on Saturday said that moon for the Rabi-ul-Awal (Islamic month) wasn’t sighted today and first Rabi-ul-Awal will be...

Saudi to gradually resume ‘Umrah’ pilgrimage

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia will gradually resume the year-round 'Umrah' pilgrimage for Muslims from October 4, the interior ministry said on Tuesday, seven months...

No substitute to sacrificing animals on Eid-ul-Azha: Grand Mufti

Jammu and Kashmir’s Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam on Tuesday said that there is no substitute to sacrificing animals (Qurbani) on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha and people intending to sacrifice animals must follow proper guidelines and take extreme precautions while distributing the sacrificial meat among neighbours and relations.

Saudi Arabia mulls cancelling Hajj for first time: Report

Saudi Arabian authorities were considering cancelling the annual Hajj pilgrimage season for the first time since the establishment of the Kingdom in 1932, after the number of coronavirus infections exceeded 100,000, a senior official said.

Eid to be celebrated across J&K tomorrow: Kashmir’s Grand Mufti

Kashmir’s Grand Mufti Nasir Ul Islam today said that Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated across J&K tomorrow as moon “has been sighted.”

Eid-ul-Fitr tomorrow as Shawwal moon sighted

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has announced that the Shawwal moon has been sighted, therefore, Eid in Pakistan will be observed tomorrow (Sunday).

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Revised exam schedule for classes 8th, 10th, 11th and 12th announced in J-K

The JKBOSE on Thursday rescheduled the annual regular exams of Class 11th in soft zone areas and examinations of Class 10th, 11th and 12th in hard zone areas.
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Elderly man jumps into Jhelum in Srinagar

A 65-year-old man on Thursday evening jumped into river Jhelum in Zainakadal area of central Kashmir's Srinagar district on Thursday evening.

5-year-old girl mauled to death by leopard in Budgam

In a distressing incident, the body of a 5-year-old girl was found in a nearby area after being mauled to death by a leopard in Budgam, officials said.

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Traditional horse cart provides nostalgic journey on Pulwama roads

Amidst the hustle and bustle of modern transportation on the Pulwama-Srinagar road, Gulzar Ahmad stands out with his horse-cart, offering passengers a nostalgic journey.

Kashmir watermelon controversy sparks concerns and financial strain for vendors

A social media storm ignited by a tweet from Dr Wajahat, warning against the consumption of artificially ripened watermelons, has led to widespread confusion.