News Topic:Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

Kashmir’s chief cleric advocates dialogue for conflict resolution

Kashmir’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday advocated dialogue for the resolution of issues, stating that no issue can be resolved through force.

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urges Kashmiri Pandits to return, emphasizes cultural values

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday called upon Kashmiri Pandits to return to Kashmir, saying that their motherland is awaiting them.

Mirwaiz criticizes ongoing ‘harassment’ policies

The Jamia Masjid’s head cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq led the congregational prayers after four weeks and stated that he has suffered personally for advocating dialogue.

Mirwaiz to lead Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid after four weeks of house arrest

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq will today be allowed to deliver a Friday sermon at the historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar.

First time in five years, Mirwaiz delivers Ramadan sermon at Jamia Masjid

For the first time in almost five years since August 2019, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was allowed to lead prayers at historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar in the holy month of Ramadan.

After five months, Mirwaiz appears in Jamia Masjid for Friday prayers

Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was on Friday allowed to offer congregational prayers at the Jamia Masjid here after five months, officials said.

Court seeks response from Govt over Mirwaiz’s house detention

Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid Srinagar has said that the High Court has “reluctantly” given one week’s time to the J&K Government to file its response.

Grand Mufti leads committee to assess Ramadan crescent sightings in J-K

A scholarly committee has been established under the leadership of Grand Mufti Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam Farooqi on the sighting of Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr crescent.

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NC using statehood issue to divert attention from pressing concerns: Sunil Sharma

BJP leader Sunil Sharma accused the NC of diverting attention with its statehood protest, saying the BJP’s September 2 agitation will focus on jobs.

NC to gherao BJP offices in J&K over statehood, other demands

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference will hold peaceful gherao demonstrations at BJP headquarters in Srinagar and Jammu over statehood and other demands.

Iltija Mufti backs J&K MBBS, BDS interns’ demand for ₹30,000 stipend

PDP leader Iltija Mufti backed protesting MBBS and BDS interns in J&K, supporting their demand to raise the monthly stipend from ₹12,300 to ₹30,000.

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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.

Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream

The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.