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Religion
First day of Muharram in J&K on Wednesday: Grand Mufti
The month of Muharram-ul-Haram, marking the beginning of the Islamic New Year, will commence in Jammu and Kashmir from Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
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Politics
Tarigami slams Waqf Act, laments lack of debate in J&K Assembly session
CPI(M) legislator M Y Tarigami, on Monday, said the discussion of the Waqf Amendment Act should have been allowed in the recently concluded J&K Assembly Session.
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Religion
J&K politicians raise concern over reported 80% slash in private Hajj quota
Jammu and Kashmir's top mainstream politicians have expressed concern over reports of an abrupt 80 per cent cut in India's private Hajj quota.
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Religion
Mirwaiz meets Delhi Imams, discusses Muslim unity and Kashmir situation
Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, visited Jama Masjid Delhi and Fatehpuri Masjid, where he met Shahi Imam Syed Ahmad Bukhari.
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Religion
Urs Sheikh-ul-Alam (RA) observed with devotion at Charar-i-Sharief
The annual Urs of Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (RA), popularly known as Sheikh-ul-Alam, was observed at Charar-i-Sharief in Budgam district with religious fervour.
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News & Interviews
Hundreds participate in Eid-e-Milad procession in Pulwama
The Friday following Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi was observed as hundreds of devotees participated in Eid-e-Milad procession in southern Kashmir's Pulwama town.
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NC leader criticizes BJP over Waqf Amendment Bill, calls it attack on secularism
NC leader Bashir Ahmad Nengroo criticized the BJP-led Central government, accusing it of undermining secular principles with the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024.
Religion
J-K’s Muslim clerks reject Waqf Amendment Bill, demand its withdrawal
Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulama Jammu & Kashmir and Muslim Personal Law Board convened an extraordinary meeting to discuss the controversial Waqf Amendment Bill 2024.
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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists
Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.
AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.
900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.
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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death
Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.
India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash
India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.