News Topic:Muslims

Moon not sighted in J&K, first day of Ramadhan on Saturday: Grand Mufti

SRINAGAR — Kashmir’s Grand Mufti Nasir-ul Islam said that moon has not been sighted anywhere in Jammu and Kashmir and that the first day...

Offer five mandatory, Taraweeh prayers at home in Ramadhan: Grand Mufti

Kashmir’s Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam on Tuesday while referring to the Kashmir’s youth said that there is no need to be annoyed and getting disheartened due to the fast spread of pandemic COVID-19 as there will a dawn of peace soon that will take away all form of “worries from the distressed Valleyites.”

COVID-19: Saudi asks Muslims to hold off Hajj plans

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Hajj minister asked Muslims on Tuesday to temporarily defer preparations for the annual pilgrimage amid uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic.Earlier...

COVID-19: For the first time, no Friday prayers held in J&K mosques

SRINAGAR — For the first time in history, no congregational prayers were held on Friday across Jammu and Kashmir in wake of the deadly Coronavirus...

Only 2 to 3 young people should offer obligatory prayers in mosques: Grand Mufti

SRINAGAR — Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Nasir-Ul-Islam today asked the people to strictly adhere to health advisory of government and offer...

COVID-19: Offer prayers at home, AeA Jamia Masjid Srinagar appeals

SRINAGAR — In the light of Islamic teachings and as is a precedent in Islamic history during such times, Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid appeals...

Burqa-clad women stopped from boarding Lucknow Metro

LUCKNOW — Five Muslim women, belonging to one family, were stopped from travelling on the Lucknow Metro after they refused to remove their veils.The women,...

Love, free offers galore for ‘Sikh brethren’

SRINAGAR — From discounts to free coaching and medical treatment offers, Kashmiri Muslims are showering their affection on “Sikh brethren for their bravery.”Across social...

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Special NIA Court rejects bail plea of Doda teacher in Kishtwar weapons-snatching case

A Special NIA Court rejected Tanvir Ahmed Malik’s bail plea in a 2019 Kishtwar weapons-snatching case, citing trial progress and witness concerns.

Tourist critically injured after heavy stone hits vehicle in Anantnag

A 55-year-old tourist from Odisha was critically injured after a heavy stone rolled down a hillside and struck his vehicle near Bumzoo Shrine in Anantnag.

Police foil NC, BJP protest marches in Srinagar amid political standoff

Police and security forces stopped separate NC and BJP protest marches in Srinagar as both parties sought to press their demands over statehood and jobs.

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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.