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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

by Monitor News Bureau

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

by Monitor News Bureau