News Topic:Shia Muslims

Shia Association President files official complaint over derogatory remarks

Molvi Imran Reza Ansari, President of the All JK Shia Association, has taken decisive action against recent derogatory remarks targeting the Shia community.
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Shia Muslims observe Ashura in Pulwama with communal support and devotion

In Gangoo area of south Kashmir's Pulwama district, the Shia Muslim community observed the sacred occasion of Ashura on Saturday with heartfelt mourning.

Locals and religious leaders unite in historic Muharram procession to condemn Quran burning in Sweden

Amid the historic 8th Muharram procession taken out in Srinagar, locals as well as religious leaders carried along the copies of Quran.

Rejoice in Srinagar as thousands of Shia mourners take out historic 8th Muharram procession after three decades

For the first time after three decades, thousands of Shia mourners hit the traditional routes of Srinagar to take out 8th Muharram procession.

J-K Govt lifts ban on 8th Muharram procession after three decades

The J&K administration addressed the long-pending demand of Shias by allowing the 8th Muharram procession on the traditional route.

Meeting over Muharram procession virtually ‘fails’

The meeting between the representatives of Shia organizations and the government over the Muharram procession has virtually failed.

Navroz celebrated across J-K with fervour

Persian New Year Navroz was celebrated with traditional fervour in the Valley on Tuesday. As per practice, the day was marked by plantation activities.

Protest erupts in Kashmir after Army ‘desecrates’ Shiite leader’s photo

Protests erupted in Kashmir on Tuesday after Indian Army soldiers entered a house and allegedly burnt a photo of Iran’s slain Major General Qasem Soleimani.

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Body of 22-year-old identified, found under suspicious circumstances in Pulwama

Authorities in Pulwama have identified the deceased found under mysterious circumstances in Palpora village of Pulwama as Junaid Ahmed Mir.
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Unidentified dead body found in Pulwama

An unidentified dead body of a male was found in Wasoora area of southern Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday afternoon.

Woman hangs self to death in Srinagar

A 28-year-old woman allegedly ended her life by hanging herself at her residence in Mehjoor Nagar area of central Kashmir's Srinagar district on Thursday.

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PDP’s roadshow kicks off Lok Sabha campaign in J-K

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) launched its election campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir with a vibrant road show on Tuesday.

Jaundice outbreak in Pulwama village prompts official investigation

Concerns escalate in the village of Bellow Dergund, Rajpora area of Pulwama, as health officials investigate a surge in jaundice cases, particularly among children.