News Topic:Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

MMU resolves coordinated Friday sermons, district meetings on social issues

MMU J&K plans coordinated Friday sermons and regular district meetings to address drug abuse, suicides, youth distress and environmental concerns.

Mirwaiz calls for end to Iran conflict, says lasting peace needs justice

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has called for an end to the Iran conflict, urging justice, dialogue and diplomacy and peace in Palestine and Lebanon.

Jamaat-e-Islami rift widens as former chief distances group from JDF

Jamaat-e-Islami’s internal dispute has widened as Ghulam Mohammad Bhat distances it from JDF, while Mehbooba Mufti and Mirwaiz seek due process.

Kashmir’s chief cleric condemns threats against Kashmiri Pandits

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has called Kashmiri Pandits "our own people" and an integral part of Kashmir's culture and history, condemning threats against the community.

Mirwaiz urges all J&K parties to press for Article 370 restoration

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has urged all political parties in Jammu and Kashmir to press for Article 370's restoration, saying the responsibility extends beyond MP Ruhullah alone.

Mirwaiz warns J&K faces Nepal-like flood risk, urges ecology protection

Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir has cited the Nepal floods as a warning for Jammu and Kashmir, criticizing unchecked development and citing Dal Lake's decline as an example.

JKPC party member quits over leadership’s remarks on Mirwaiz

Imtiyaz Rashid Chashti has resigned from the basic membership of the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference (JKPC), citing serious objections to recent remarks.

BJP slams Omar for reviving ‘politics of graves’; Lone calls visit scripted

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s visit to the Martyrs’ Graveyard in old Srinagar has drawn sharp reactions from political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir.

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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.

J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers

J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.

J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers

J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.