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Urs of Hazrat Sai Ganji brings all faiths together

Rajouri, Nov 04 (ANI): The socio-cultural ethos of Jammu and Kashmir is steeped in a tradition of religious tolerance, social harmony and brotherhood. This ethos was influenced considerably by the advent of Sufism. Sufi saints were both popular and influential because they identified themselves with established traditions and never opposed the blending of different religious customs, practices and beliefs. As a result, they attracted many followers.

Nov 4, 2013

Omar urges Pakistan to respect ceasefire along the border

Jammu and Kashmir, Nov 4 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday demanded Pakistan to respect ceasefire along the border while he stressed on the dialogue between the nuclear-armed neighbours over the truce violations and infiltration. Speaking to media after inaugurating the Civil Secretariat Office in the state's winter capital Jammu, Abdullah said dialogue is the only option to resolve Kashmir issue. During the conference, Abdullah also urged the separatist forces to negotiate for talks.

Nov 4, 2013

Latest Reactions over Omar Abdullah's Admittance of 'Modi Effect'

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Congress ally Omar Abdullah might have put the Central government in a tough spot by acknowledging that NDA prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi has an influence over the public.

Nov 4, 2013

Today Omar, soon everyone will accept Modis influence: BJP

Kolkata/New Delhi, Nov 04 (ANI): Reacting over Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s statement that it would be wrong to deny any Narendra Modi influence in the elections, the BJP on Monday said that today Omar, soon everyone will accept Modi’s influence.

Nov 4, 2013

Kashmiris observe Black day against occupation by Pakistan

Muzaffarabad, Nov 04: Kashmiris across the world observe October 22nd as “Black Day” to protest the invasion of their homeland by Pakistan. In Muzzaffarabad city of Azad Kashmir a large number of nationalists gathered to raise their voice against the illegal occupation by recalling the brutalities of the Pakistani troops during the unprovoked aggression.

Nov 4, 2013

Omar says wrong to deny any Modi influence in elections, JD (U) agrees

New Delhi, Nov 04 (ANI): Janata Dal (United), leader Shivanand Tiwari who recently praised Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday agreed with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's view that it would be wrong to deny any Narendra Modi influence in the elections. Talking to mediapersons in New Delhi, he said that Modi has emerged as a big leader and the Congress party is finding difficult to fight with him.

Nov 4, 2013

Can't deny Narendra Modi effect, but 'wave' an exaggeration: Omar

Jammu, Nov 04 (ANI): Reacting to the BJP's claim that there was a 'wave' of their PM Candidate, Narendra Modi hitting the country by storm, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Monday said that it was an exaggeration, however, one can't deny a definite Modi effect in the country.

Nov 4, 2013

Six dead as tourist ferry sinks off Thai resort

A packed tourist ferry sinks off the Thai resort of Pattaya, killing six passengers including three foreigners in the latest deadly incident to tarnish the kingdom's image as a tourism haven. Duration: 00:55

Nov 4, 2013

Saffron Festival

Srinagar, Nov 1 (ANI):A three-day Saffron Festival, celebrating the arrival and harvesting of the crop, commenced in India's northern Jammu and Kashmir state on Tuesday. Organised in Kashmir's Pampore district, the festival aims to highlight the struggling crop, attract more tourists to the state and provide market to the saffron farmers at a global level. With the festival trying to preserve the popularity of the worldwide popular herb, saffron farmers from the Valley are happy with the step taken by the state government. number of cultural programmes are also being organsied to highlight the struggling crop as the production has slowed down in the past few years.

Nov 1, 2013

Riyaz Gangji @ Pune Style Week 2013

Vibrant colours, elegant embellishments and stylish cuts; designer Riyaz Gangjiâ€™s latest collection titled â€˜Bright Lightsâ€™ is about these elements coming together perfectly. The collection consists of contemporary Indian and bridal wear crafted out of rich traditional fabrics and embroidery work. The design showcase included stylish anarkalis, intricately worked upon sarees and lehengas for women and [...]

Oct 31, 2013