News Topic:Mosques

Historic Bazar Masjid hosts large Friday prayers despite devastating fire

The historic Bazar Masjid, despite being reduced to ashes in the massive blaze earlier this week, has yet again witnessed a huge rush of devotees.

Prayers in Kashmir mosques for Turkey-Syria earthquake victims

Special prayers were organized in all the major mosques, shrines and imambarahs of the valley for those who lost their lives in the devastating Turkey-Syria earthquake.

Mehbooba Mufti accuses Centre of bias over closure of shrines, mosques

Former J-K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said preventing people from offering prayers at mosques in Kashmir shows the Government of India’s “disrespect”.

All mosques, shrines to remain open for prayers: Wakf Board

The Wakf Board on Wednesday said that the Masjids and shrines have not been closed for prayers in the Valley,

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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.