News Topic:Muslims
J&K
Kashmiri clerics aghast over admin’s approval for selling beer in departmental stores
Strongly reacting against the administration’s approval of the proposal for the sale of alcohol, Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) rejected and condemned it.
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Religion
Youm-e-Ashura observed across Kashmir
Amid restrictions in the city centre Lal chowk, Ashura, which commemorates the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS), was observed across Kashmir valley.
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News & Interviews
CRPF officer extends Eid greetings to people
RD. Jeany Anal, the 183 battalion’s CO, extended heartfelt greetings to people on the joyous occasion of Eid al-Adha being celebrated in the Valley of Kashmir.
Religion
In J-K, Eid al-Adha to be observed on July 10: Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam
Grand Mufti Jammu and Kashmir Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam on Wednesday announced that the Eid-Ul-Adha festival will be celebrated on July 10.
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Kashmir
Parts of Valley shut over ‘blasphemous’ remark on Prophet Muhammad
A shutdown was today observed in various districts of the Valley against the 'blasphemous' remarks about Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
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Fact Check
Did Saudi Arabia ban carrying ‘Aab-e-Zamzam’ on flights?
Many news outlets reported on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia had barred travellers from bringing Zamzam water on aeroplanes.
Kashmir
Amid tensions, Muslims perform last rites of Pandit woman at Kulgam’s Y K Pora
Muslims and Kashmiri Pandits continued to share and further strengthen the age-old bond of brotherhood and communal harmony at Y K Pora in Kulgam district.
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Religion
Hajj 2022: GoI urges Saudi government to accommodate Hajj aspirants aged 65 years
The Government of India (GoI) has mooted a proposal to the Hajj Ministry of Saudi Arabia suggesting considering Hajj aspirants who have attained the age of 65 years.
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Latest news
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.