News Topic:Shrines

Local Auqaf Committees have no legal effect now: Waqf Board

J&K Waqf Board has said that all local Auqaf Committees from now on will have no legal effect or standing in Jammu and Kashmir.

Over 100 Mujavirs, donation boxes removed from major shrines in Kashmir

The authorities in Waqf on Wednesday removed over 100 Mujavirs and dozens of donation boxes and other related stuff from major shrines in the Valley.

Where does Kashmir’s millions of rupees in donations, charity to shrines go?

In a startling revelation, millions of rupees being sent to Kashmir’s revered shrines as donations and charity is going down the drain with no accountability.

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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Bodies of two missing SPOs recovered in Kishtwar forest

Two SPOs who went missing en route to an Army base in Kishtwar's Marwah were reportedly found dead in a forest area with bullet injuries.

Rising food prices strain Kashmir households as consumers seek market regulation

Kashmir consumers raise concern over rising food prices, with an egg tray costing ₹230, and demand regular market inspections to check overcharging.

Residents seek widening, macadamisation of Pulwama–Awantipora road

Residents of five villages seek widening, repairs and proper macadamisation of the Pulwama–Awantipora road, citing growing commuter traffic and poor conditions.

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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.

NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.