Former members of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami have launched a new political party, the Justice and Development Forum, in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The group announced its intention to work at the grassroots level and address social issues across the region. “We are launching a new political party. We will go to the grassroots and fight
The Centre has increased the security cover for Hurriyat chairman and Kashmir chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq after a review of the threat perception, which heightened following his recent visit to New Delhi. During the visit, he submitted a memorandum to the joint parliamentary committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and met with a Kashmiri
When you think of apples, you probably picture the classic red, green, or yellow varieties that fill supermarket shelves. But have you ever heard of the Black Diamond Apple? This unique fruit is a rare and mysterious gem in the world of apples. With its deep, dark purple skin and crisp, sweet flesh, the Black
Security forces on Tuesday detected a suspicious object in South Kashmir’s Shopian District. An official said the object was spotted at Kashwa Chitragam in Zainapora sub division.The area was cordoned off and the bomb disposal squad reached the spot, the official added—(KNO)
Today, a representative of the Chief Political Bureau of Jamaat-e-Islami, Shamim Ahmed Thokar, addressed a press conference, strongly condemning the incident that occurred on 14th February. He stated that the literature of Jamaat or Syed Maududi has never promoted extremism. If the Jammu and Kashmir Police genuinely wish to conduct an investigation, it must be
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) police have seized hundreds of books published in New Delhi and linked to the banned Jamaat-e-Islami outfit from several stores in Srinagar, officials reported on Friday (February 14). “Acting on credible intelligence about the secret sale and distribution of literature promoting the ideology of a banned organization, police conducted searches in
In a remarkable turn of events, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a decisive victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, marking its return to power in the national capital after 26 long years. The latest counting trends from the Election Commission have shown the BJP leading in 41 of the 70 assembly constituencies, while
Indian activist Zahack Tanvir, who was arrested in Saudi Arabia in December 2023 for allegedly posting anti-Pakistan content on social media, has been released after nearly a year in detention. His release marks the end of a highly publicized case that garnered attention due to the intersection of social media activism, international diplomacy, and national
Kulgam BehiBagh Terror Attack: An ex-Army man, who along with his wife and daughter were attacked by terrorists in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district, has succumbed to his injuries on Monday. An official said that an ex-Army man, his wife and daughter were injured after they were attacked by terrorists in BehiBagh area of Kulgam. He
In a significant move toward healing the longstanding rifts in Kashmir, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the influential religious leader of the Kashmir Valley, has proposed the formation of an Inter-Community Committee aimed at fostering greater understanding and reconciliation between Kashmiri Muslims and Kashmiri Pandits. This initiative, which seeks to bridge the gaps between the two communities,