Month: November 2020

Mir Junaid The annual Urs of Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani (RA), popularly known as Peer Dastageer Sahib (RA) is being observed in the Kashmir valley. In Srinagar, the Urs is being observed in Khanyar, Asaar e Sharif Aanchar Soura and the Dastageer Sahib (RA) Sarai Bala, while the urs is also being commemorated at various places in South and North Kashmir. In South Kashmir, an 11-day urs is being observed at Hazrat Reshi sahab's Khankah in Islamabad (anantnag) township. The 11-day-long Urs began on Monday. The Khanqahs and the markets around wore a festive look, as hundreds of traders located around these Khanqahs are heavily dependent for their trade upon on the visitors who visit the Khanqah. The Khanqahs have an important economic significance as hundreds of markets in...

The General Secretary of Communist Party of India (Marxist) CPI (M), MY Tarigami has said that many candidates contesting the upcoming District development council polls are being kept away from their constituencies and they have been bundled in ‘cluster accommodations’. Tarigami in a letter addressed to the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu Kashmir administration wrote, The first ever District Development Council (DDC) elections are commencing in next few days and to make the process credible, the participation of voters is imperative. "However, a good number of candidates, who are contesting these polls, have been kept away from their constituencies and they have been bundled in ‘cluster accommodations." Tarigami said. Accusing the administration of disallowing movement of several c...

The Media Education Research Centre (MERC), University of Kashmir has expressed grief over the demise of its alumnus Mudasir Ali, a pass out of Batch 2006 who left for heavenly abode this morning. As per an official communique issued to The Kashmiriyat, The department remembered Mudasir as a sober, soft-spoken, and brilliant student of MERC who earned accolades for his adherence to professional ethics and devotion towards the work. Mudasir carved a niche for himself in the field of journalism by the dint of his hard work and honesty. In a virtual condolence meeting held today, the faculty members expressed deep sorrow over the sudden demise of the former student. Recalling his moments with Mudasir, senior faculty MERC, Nasir Mirza said "Mudasir was ideal as a ...