Kashmir

The centuries-old Kashmiri carpet industry faces a severe threat due to the Trump administration’s 28% tariffs on imports to the US, Arab News reported. These tariffs, originally targeting major exporters like China, have unintentionally impacted traditional Kashmiri artisans who rely…

Several Imams in Jammu and Kashmir read on Friday a joint resolution against the Waqf Act during congregational prayers, despite the house arrest of Kashmir’s chief cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, The Hindu reported. The resolution, supported by the Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulama…

An exhibition featuring Quranic and Islamic calligraphy has opened in Srinagar, located in Indian-administered Kashmir, Iqna reported. Organized by the Tebyan Quranic Institute, the event celebrates the holy month of Ramadan. The expo commenced on the 23rd day of Ramadan…

A devastating fire broke out on Monday evening in the Jalal Sahib area of Baramulla district, North Kashmir, resulting in damage to 8 to 10 residential houses. A senior official from the Fire and Emergency Services reported that all resources…

Thousands of Kashmiri Muslims gathered at shrines and Imambargahs on March 22 to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him), Kashmir Observer reported. Major gatherings were held at Dargah Hazratbal, Zadibal, and Budgam,…

Three women were detained by police in Rajbagh for distributing copies of the Holy Quran ahead of Ramzan, Free Press Kashmir reported. The incident raised concerns among local leaders, including PDP MLA Waheed Para, who described the detention as unjust.…

Residents of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir express deep concerns over the loss of agricultural land as the government advances numerous infrastructure projects, Kashmir Media Service reported citing an article by Al Jazeera. The construction of an engineering college in Pulwama…

In Himachal Pradesh, nomadic shawl vendors from Indian-controlled Kashmir are facing harassment from extremist groups, which claim that the vendors are harming local businesses, VOA reported yesterday. Reports indicate that these groups have threatened and obstructed the vendors from selling…

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court delivered a historic verdict on Wednesday, resolving a 43-year-old inheritance dispute and emphasizing the clear laws and principles governing inheritance in Islam. The court also reprimanded lower courts for their lack of awareness regarding…

Government forces in Indian-controlled Kashmir killed five suspected militants on Thursday during a gunbattle in the Kulgam district, Arab News reported yesterday. The Indian military reported that soldiers and police launched a joint operation after receiving intelligence about militants hiding…