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Mirwaiz welcomes decline in J&K violence

Srinagar: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq on Friday welcomed the decline in violence in Jammu and Kashmir but stressed that lasting peace requires justice, reconciliation, restoration of civil liberties and meaningful
Oct. 30, 2026

Pilgrimage Disruption

The disruption of flights to Saudi Arabia amid escalating regional tensions has placed Kashmir’s Umrah travel sector under severe strain. With bookings declining sharply ahead of the peak pilgrimage season, tour operators are facing mounting financial losses, while pilgrims are
Oct. 29, 2026

Russia accuses US of ‘interfering’ in Iran

MOSCOW: Russia accused the United States of interfering in Iranian affairs as the UN Security Council prepared to hold a meeting at Washington’s request on deadly protests in Iran. “The United States
Jan. 6, 2018

Chemical ban helped closing up of ozone layer hole: NASA

New York:An international ban on ozone-destroying chlorine that contains manmade chemicals called chlorofluorocarbons(CFCs) has led to less ozone depletion, NASA scientists have reported. CFCs are long-living chemical compounds that eventually rise into
Jan. 6, 2018

Russia warns US not to get involved in Iran

Moscow warned Washington against interfering in Iran’s “internal affairs” after US President Donald Trump pledged to help Iranians “take back” their government following protests. The White House said it was weighing sanctions
Jan. 5, 2018