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Kashmir’s top cleric was a fiery freedom advocate. Now he preaches patience

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s changed tone reflects a changed Kashmir where space for dissent has shrunk, say analysts.

Al Jazeera

Indian authorities in Kashmir ban books by eminent writers and scholars

Indian authorities have banned 25 books in Kashmir, accusing them of promoting a "false narrative" and "secessionism."

The Independent UK

Designer apologises for ‘discomfort’ caused by fashion show at India ski resort during Ramadan

Jammu and Kashmir’s chief minister says organisers failed to respect local sensitivities

The Independent UK

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Police in disputed Kashmir raid bookstores, seizing books related to Islamic group

Police in Indian-controlled Kashmir have raided bookstores and seized 668 books linked to a major Islamic organization in the disputed region, where a strict controls on the press have escalated in recent years

The Independent UK

Indian FM rules out bilateral talks during SCO Summit in Pakistan

Subrahmanyam Jaishankar rules talks as prominent Kashmir leader urges India, Pakistan to ‘break the ice and engage’.

Al Jazeera

Top Kashmir leader says India has silenced dissenting voices as region votes in final phase of polls

A key resistance leader in Indian-controlled Kashmir says the regional polls to choose a local government will not resolve the decades-old conflict over the disputed region

The Independent UK

Boycott call carries no sense after 2019, our objections to misrepresent these polls stand: Mirwaiz

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest ahead of Srinagar polling, advocating for peaceful resolution of Kashmir issue.

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Release Kashmiri prisoners as Ramzan goodwill gesture: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

Valley's chief cleric urges release of Kashmiri political prisoners, unity, and education in Ramzan sermon at historic Jamia Masjid.

The Hindu

Mirwaiz attends Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid as his petition on ‘detention’ stands before J&K High Court

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq leads prayers at Jama Masjid in Srinagar after being told he is a free man.

The Hindu

Mirwaiz is a free man, J&K administration tells High Court

Kashmir's Mirwaiz Umar Farooq is declared a free man by J&K administration amid security concerns.

The Hindu

Jammu and Kashmir High Court to hear Mirwaiz’s petition on ‘house detention’ on March 6

The J&K High Court is likely to pass directions in a petition filed by Hurriyat chairman and the Valley’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on alleged restrictions on his movement

The Hindu

Mirwaiz again ‘denied’ permission to join Friday prayers, expect justice from court: Auqaf

Authorities disallowed Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to lead the prayers at Jamia Masjid even as the Jammu and Kashmir HC has listed his “house detention” case for March 6.

The Hindu

Kashmir’s grand mufti constitutes first ever moon-sighting body to avoid controversies

Kashmir's grand mufti forms moon-sighting committee to resolve controversies over Islamic calendar, with Mirwaiz Umar Farooq as member.

The Hindu

Hurriyat chief Mirwaiz Umar Farooq allowed to travel to New Delhi

Kashmir’s chief cleric and Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has been allowed to travel to New Delhi, for the first time since he was placed under house arrest

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‘Denied access’ to Jamia Masjid on Fridays, Mirwaiz urges J&K L-G govt. to relook policy of ‘detention’

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urges J&K L-G to restore his religious rights by granting access to Jamia Masjid on Fridays.

The Hindu

Upset with SC verdict, J&K parties pledge to ‘continue struggle for Article 370’

J&K political parties disappointed by SC verdict on Article 370; NC's Omar Abdullahand& PDP's Mehbooba Mufti pledge to continue struggle to restore pre-August 5, 2019 position. Abdullah and Mufti criticize decision, call for unity. CPI(M)'s Tarigami says verdict undermines federal structure

The Hindu

Friday prayers banned at Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid over Gaza

For six consecutive Fridays, Jamia Masjid in Srinagar has been barred from congregational prayers due to fears of protests over Gaza. Anjuman Auqaf, the mosque's caretaker body, claims the mosque is being targeted and the conflict in Gaza is a mere excuse. They argue that the ban on Friday prayers…

The Hindu

Gupkar alliance leaders urge India to play role to end bloodshed in Palestine

The Kashmiri leaders expressed regret over India’s vote during the United Nations’ resolution on the ceasefire in Palestine

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J&K Waqf Board ‘mutes’ Palestine issue from sermons, prayers to contain protests in Valley

Most of the Board-run shrines and mosques in Kashmir Valley have avoided sermons or speeches on the current situation in Palestine.

The Hindu

Once again, Friday prayers ‘disallowed’ at Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid

J&K L-G admin closed Jamia Masjid for Friday prayers due to fears of protests over civilian deaths in Palestine. Mosque's chief cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, under house detention for 2nd consecutive Friday

The Hindu

Over 30 Muslim religious groups in Kashmir condemn Gaza hospital attack

As many as 30 Muslim bodies under the banner of Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), headed by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on October 18, condemned the bombing of a hospital in Palestine’s Gaza “in an Israeli air strike”. The National Conference (NC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) also expressed their concern.

The Hindu

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

State of Play | The shift in BJP’s Kashmir approach

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s release reflects a change in the BJP’s approach to Kashmir. It is hard to put a finger on the right reason for his release — whether under external pressure or due to internal demands

Al Jazeera

Kashmir’s top pro-freedom cleric leads Friday prayers after four years

Separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq allowed back in Srinagar’s historic Jamia Masjid after four years of detention.

The Hindu

Mirwaiz delivers Friday sermon after 4 years; calls for dialogue, reconciliation

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was allowed to deliver Friday sermon at Srinagar's Jamia Masjid after 4 years. He stressed for resolution of Kashmir issue through dialogue and reconciliation. He demanded release of jailed Hurriyat leaders, journalists, rights activists and lawyers.

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