Mirwaiz Raises Concern Over Restrictions on Eid Prayers, Questions Silence Over Religious Rights
Srinagar, May 29 (PTK): Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Muhammad Umar Farooq on Friday…
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Mirwaiz Raises Concern Over Restrictions on Eid Prayers, Questions Silence Over Religious Rights
Srinagar, May 29 (PTK): Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Muhammad Umar Farooq on Friday expressed concern over the continued restrictions on Eid prayers at Eidgah and Jamia Masjid Srinagar, warning against what he termed the growing normalisation of abnormal circumstances affecting religious rights and institutions. Addressing the Friday congregation at Jamia Masjid Srinagar, the Mirwaiz said that, like previous…
Drug Peddler Arrested in Ganderbal; Contraband Substance Recovered
Ganderbal, May 29 (PTK): Continuing its sustained campaign against drug abuse under the Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan, J&K Police in Ganderbal arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession during a naka checking operation in the jurisdiction of Police Post Nagbal. According to police, a naka was established at Dignibal…
Police Destroy Illicit Poppy Cultivation in Ganderbal; Case Registered
Ganderbal, May 29 (PTK): Continuing its intensified campaign against drug-related activities under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, J&K Police in Ganderbal detected and destroyed an illicit poppy cultivation during a routine patrolling operation in Wandhama village under the jurisdiction of Police Station Lar. According to police, a patch of land cultivated with poppy…
GIS-Based Master Plan for Kathua Discussed at Stakeholders’ Meeting
Kathua, May 29 (PTK): A stakeholders’ meeting was held at the DC Office Complex Kathua on Thursday to discuss modalities for preparation of the Draft Local Area Plan under the GIS-based Master Plan for Kathua town and its adjoining areas, with participants emphasizing sustainable urban growth, decongestion measures and flood management planning. The meeting was…
SWD Bids Farewell to Retiring Chauffeur Ravinder Kumar After 39 Years of Service
Jammu, May 29 (PTK): The Social Welfare Department (SWD) on Thursday organized a farewell function in honour of retiring chauffeur Ravinder Kumar, who superannuated after rendering 39 years of dedicated service. The farewell ceremony was held under the chairmanship of Ranjeet Singh. Speaking on the occasion, the Director appreciated the sincere and dedicated services rendered…
Swiss Ambassador Maya Tissafi Calls on CM Omar Abdullah, Discusses Sustainable Development Cooperation
Srinagar, May 29 (PTK): The Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to India, Maya Tissafi, on Thursday called on Omar Abdullah and discussed various areas of mutual interest and cooperation aimed at promoting sustainable development and inclusive growth in Jammu and Kashmir. During the meeting, both sides explored opportunities for collaboration and exchange of best practices…
