Jamia Masjid

Karnataka: Right-wing groups gather in Mandya for march to Srirangapatna mosque, prohibitory orders imposed

The groups have claimed that the mosque stands on the ruins of a Hanuman temple. The members of the groups said that they will enter the Jamia Masjid in the town and perform puja there. Section 144 CrPC has been imposed in the area for 12 hours, between 6 am and 6 pm for today (June 4).

Jun 04, 2022, 15:05 PM IST

Karnataka: Section 144 imposed in town in wake of VHP’s 'Srirangapatna Chalo' call

Some Hindu organisations have given a call to perform pooja at Jamia Masjid on Saturday. 

Jun 04, 2022, 10:30 AM IST

Activists claim Jamia Masjid is Anjaneya temple in Karnataka's Mandya, demand permission for puja

Activists of right-wing organisation on Monday filed a memorandum with the Deputy Commissioner of Mandya to allow worship of Anjaneya idol at Jamia Masjid in the city. The activists claimed the structure had been originally a temple that was converted into a mosque. They demanded permission to perform puja in the mosque.The activists claimed that Jamia Masjid has been built on the Anjaneya Temple.

May 16, 2022, 18:44 PM IST

‘Artificial normalcy prevailing in Kashmir’: Omar Abdullah slams govt for disallowing ‘Shab-e-Qadr', ‘Jumat-ul-Vida' prayers at Jamia Masjid

Omar Abdullah asked, “On one hand, the government claims the situation was normal, why Jumat-Ul-Vida and Shab-e-Qadr prayers have been disallowed at the historic Jamia Masjid.” 

Apr 29, 2022, 23:20 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir: 13 arrested for 'anti-national' sloganeering inside Jamia Masjid in Srinagar

13 people have been arrested in the case related to anti-national and provocative sloganeering inside Jamia Masjid on Friday. 

Apr 09, 2022, 15:41 PM IST

Kashmir's historic Jamia Masjid reopens for Friday prayers after 30 weeks

Srinagar's historic Jamia Masjid was seen packed with devotees as authorities today allowed Friday prayers in this mosque after a gap of 30 weeks. 

Mar 04, 2022, 20:11 PM IST

Srinagar: Youth raised pro-Zakir Musa slogans, ISIS flags at Jamia Masjid

Youth raised pro-Zakir Musa slogans, ISIS flags at Jamia Masjid. Watch this video to know more.

Jun 03, 2019, 08:18 AM IST

Srinagar: ISIS inspired youth enter Jama Masjid, raise slogans, flags in mosque

According to a viral video, youth inspired by ideology of Islamic State (IS) entered the Jama Masjid mosque of Srinagar and raised pro-ISIS slogans while carrying IS flags. Watch this video to know more.

Dec 29, 2018, 13:36 PM IST

Have cracked case of lynching of DSP Ayub Pandith: Jammu and Kashmir Police

The J&K Police on Thursday said it had cracked the case of lynching of DSP Ayub Pandith.

Jul 06, 2017, 21:35 PM IST

J&K police downgrades security of separatist Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

The Mirwaiz was accorded 'Z' category security cover after Hizbul Mujahideen militants shot dead his father, Mirwaiz Molvi Mohammad Farooq, at his residence in 1990.

Jul 05, 2017, 20:46 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq placed under house arrest

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was on Friday placed under house arrest as he was heading towards Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta area of the city for the Friday prayers.

Jun 30, 2017, 16:06 PM IST

J&K cop lynching: Three more arrested; SIT to probe case

A mob had lynched Deputy Superintendent of Police Mohammad Ayoub Pandith outside the Jamia Masjid – Srinagar's biggest mosque in Nowhatta area – on Thursday.

Jun 24, 2017, 12:52 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir DSP lynching: Superintendent of Police​ transferred

Nowhatta, where the lynching took place on Thursday night, falls under the jurisdiction of the North Srinagar SP.

Jun 24, 2017, 11:06 AM IST

Police officer's lynching 'unholy' act in holy Ramzan: MoS PMO Jitendra Singh

Jitendra Singh, blamed the previous Congress governments for the situation in Kashmir.

Jun 23, 2017, 20:38 PM IST

Senior separatist leader Mirwaiz calls officer's lynching 'brutal act'

"Deeply disturbed and condemn the brutal act at Nowhatta," the Mirwaiz tweeted about the Thursday killing of Deputy Superintendent of Police Muhammad Ayub Pandit outside Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta area.

Jun 23, 2017, 15:05 PM IST

Clashes break out in Kashmir

Clashes broke out between protesters and security forces in Nowhatta area of Srinagar city and in Shopian town in south Kashmir on Friday, police said.

May 12, 2017, 15:59 PM IST

J&K MLA Sheikh Abdul Rashid detained after trying to enter premises of Jamia Masjid

The MLA alleged that Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti was "following dictates from intelligence agencies and Union Home Ministry".

Nov 18, 2016, 17:33 PM IST

Curfew lifted from Srinagar; restriction on public assembly continues

Curfew was imposed yesterday to maintain law and order in the wake of the separatists' call for a march to Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta area of Srinagar.

Oct 29, 2016, 11:48 AM IST

Kashmiri separatist leaders arrested ahead of march to Jamia Masjid

Police Friday arrested separatist leaders Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq as they tried to march from their residences to historic Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta area of the city.

Jul 29, 2016, 15:07 PM IST

Separatists to hold talks with Kashmiri Pandits on return

Making the announcement during his sermons after the Friday prayers at the Jamia Masjid here, moderate Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said there is no precondition for the return of Pandits who are "part and parcel" of Kashmiri culture.

Jun 17, 2016, 17:05 PM IST