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Prayers held for snow in Kashmir as dry spell ruins local economy

Hundreds attend special prayers in Srinagar to end dry spell and high temperatures, affecting agriculture and tourism.

The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024

Srinagar grand mosque ‘closed for Friday prayers’ amid fears of protests over Palestine deaths

Jamia Masjid in Srinagar closed Oct 13 due to fears of protests against Israeli action in Gaza. Security forces deployed to maintain law and order. No official word on reason for closure. Auqaf Jamia Masjid statement said police closed gates, no prayers allowed. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq put under house arrest.

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Mirwaiz ‘disallowed’ from Friday prayers for 208th time, as J&K L-G says ‘he’s free’

Hurriyat chairman and Valley’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was disallowed to attend the Friday prayers at the Jamia Masjid in Srinagar, just a day after J&K Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha stated that his administration was mulling to allow the Mirwaiz to visit the mosque under a security cover. Meanwhile,…

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

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J&K Government disallows Id prayers at Srinagar’s Eidgah: Anjuman Auqaf

The Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid, a body that traditionally organised the biggest Id gathering for prayers at Eidgah in Srinagar, on Wednesday said the authorities had decided against allowing any congregational prayers at the venue.

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023

Bengaluru: Outfits now demand nod to sell Ganesha idols at Idgah Maidan

BENGALURU: In a fresh twist to the Idgah Maidan row, right-wing organisations are piling pressure on the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) by demanding that it allow sale of Ganesha idols at the disputed side in Chamarajpet, Bengaluru.

The Times of India · Jul 12, 2022

Bengaluru: AUQAF board applies to get khata for idgah

BENGALURU: The BBMP will review the application filed by the Karnataka state board of AUQAF seeking khata for the disputed Idgah Maidan in Chamarajpet.

The Times of India · Jun 29, 2022

Idgah maidan: Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike does not have ownership

BENGALURU: Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) chief commissioner Tushar Giri Nath said on Wednesday that Palike does not have ownership of the disputed Idgah Maidan in Chamarajpet.

The Times of India · Jun 22, 2022

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Jammu and Kashmir government, Jamia Auqaf face-off over Eid prayers in Srinagar

The administration claims it has inputs about likely anti-India protests, violent clashes on the occasion

The Hindu · May 1, 2022

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