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A renewed call for prohibition in Kashmir has sparked a wider debate on morality, governance and livelihoods. As revenue, tourism and jobs hang in the balance, the politics around liquor turns sharply opportunistic.

Lahore Qalandars stars Sikandar Raza and Shaheen Shah Afridi face hotel security breach allegations. Police claim "unauthorised" visitors were escorted into their room despite refusals. Raza denies forced entry, stating they were family and friends and Afridi assisted him. He claims ignorance of SOPs and a shorter visit than reported.

Lahore Qalandars stars Shaheen Afridi and Sikandar Raza reportedly flouted PSL security rules, allowing unauthorized visitors into a hotel room. This breach, despite denied requests, has prompted an official inquiry. The Pakistan Cricket Board faces a disciplinary decision, with potential fines or bans, as the tournament grapples with heightened security and fuel shortage concerns.

The delegation condemned the war, which it said was “imposed” on Iran, and expressed hope that diplomatic efforts would prevail and peace and stability would be restored. Others who were part of the delegation included Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam, Aga Syed Hassan Al-Mosvi, and Aga Syed Hadi AlMosvi, Aga Syed Mujtaba. During the meeting, Mirwaiz also highlighted the “deep-rooted cultural, historical and religious ties between Kashmir and Iran”.

A shocking incident unfolded in Bengaluru's Neelasandra where a 68-year-old beggar, Shakira, was brutally murdered by her daughter, son-in-law, and grandson over a financial dispute. The trio allegedly attacked her with a brick after she refused to hand over money collected during Ramzan. Police swiftly apprehended the accused, who are now in judicial custody.

Protests erupted in Shia-dominated areas of Kashmir, including Magam and Budgam, against US-Israel strikes on Iran. Authorities imposed restrictions in Srinagar and other parts of the valley as a precautionary measure. Protesters voiced solidarity with Palestine and raised slogans against the US and Israel. The historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar was also shut.

Authorities closed Srinagar's historic Jamia Masjid on the last Friday of Ramzan. Mirwaiz umar farooq, the chief cleric, was placed under house detention. This marks the seventh consecutive year of closure for the mosque on Jumat-ul-Vida. Congregational prayers were held at other locations like Hazratbal Shrine. Protests were also held in solidarity with Palestinians.

A 63-year-old man, Kamal Singh Jamwal, was arrested for attempting to shoot former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah at a wedding. Jamwal, claiming a personal agenda, stated he had planned the assassination for 20 years. Police have ruled out a terror angle, but the NC insists on a terror investigation, questioning a leaked video of the suspect.

For the second time in as many days supporters of separatist leader Mirwaiz umar farooq openly raised Pakistani flags in Srinagar on Friday.

Pakistani flags resurfaced in Srinagar on Wednesday at a rally held by Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz umar farooq.

Police deployed tear gas to disperse protesters in Kashmir following the reported killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Mobile internet services were also slowed as authorities imposed restrictions across districts to maintain law and order amid demonstrations.

Protests erupted across Kashmir, Ladakh, and several UP cities following the reported killing of Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei in a US-Israeli strike. Thousands gathered in Srinagar, Kargil, and Lucknow, denouncing the action with anti-US and anti-Israel slogans. Educational institutions in J&K were shut as a precaution, while leaders expressed grief and called for peace.

Hurriyat Conference moderates led by Mirwaiz umar farooq on Wednesday revoked the suspension of Itehad-ul-Muslimeen's leader Molvi Abbas Ansari from the group.

A judicial magistrate first class (JMFC), Ponda, recently convicted two food vendors and sentenced them to undergo simple imprisonment for 60 days and to pay a fine of 20,000, for manufacturing and selling ‘pappadams’ declared as unsafe for consumption under the Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and Rules/Regulations, 2011

Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz umar farooq Friday said he was not allowed to offer congregational prayers at the Jamia Masjid. The Friday prayers were allowed at the historic grand mosque in the Nowhatta area of the city, but Mirwaiz, who is the chief priest of Kashmir and delivers the Friday sermon at the mosque, was not allowed to move out of his residence in Nigeen, located in the outskirts of the city. Mirwaiz denounced his repeated "house detention," especially on Fridays, to prevent him from delivering the Friday sermon and offering obligatory Friday prayers.

Mirwaiz umar farooq, chairman of the moderate Hurriyat Conference, believes a shared commitment for dialogue is a step in the right direction.

SRINAGAR: Hurriyat Conference leader Mirwaiz umar farooq has said the conglomerate is willing to discuss autonomy with the Centre but it will have to listen to the Hurriyat point of view as well.

The security cover of separatist leaders Mirwaiz umar farooq, Abdul Gani Bhat, Bilal Lone, Hashim Qureshi, Fazal Haq Qureshi and Shabir Shah was withdrawn Sunday, a decision that comes in the aftermath of the Pulwama terror strike in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed.

A 15-year-old Kashmiri girl’s dream of being an Indian exchange student in the United States got thwarted because she could not get her passport on time.

Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz umar farooq today called for a "joint strategy" to fight Jammu and Kashmir government's "aggression on people" alleging that the PDP-led dispensation had "failed" and "lost the moral authority" to rule.

Kashmiri separatist Mirwaiz umar farooq on Thursday assailed Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah and described him “shameless and morally dead”.

Kashmiri separatist Mirwaiz umar farooq on Wednesday hailed Narendra Modi’s invitation to Pakistan Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, to attend his swearing-in ceremony.