‘Islam came to Kashmir much before what historians say’

Rare Qur’an manuscript calligraphed by 1237 AD scholar amazes many

M HYDERI

Srinagar, Aug 13: While general perception created by historians is that Islam came to Kashmir in 14th century, a rare manuscript of Holy Qu’ran showcased at a government organized exhibition in the City Monday hinted that the religion had made advent in the Valley much before what the written history More

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SMC Commissioner reviews arrangements

Srinagar, Aug 13: Ahead of upcoming Shab-e-Qadr, Jumatul Vida and Eid-Ul-Fitr, Srinagar Municipal Corporation Commissioner Dr GN Qasba toured various areas of the old City including Hazratbal, Jamia Masjid and Eidgah to review arrangements, an official handout said. Dr Qasba instructed the More

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SMC clarifies on Sunday working

Srinagar, Aug 13: Reacting to the news report on complaints of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) staffers that the civic body was working on Sunday without intimation to public, the officials said the day was utilized to “complete lot of pending assignments, mostly file work in the offices.”
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Expired LPG cylinder seized from Lal Bazar agency

43 TRADERS FINED

Srinagar, Aug 13: At least 43 traders were fined during market inspection in the City for allegedly violating norms, an official handout said adding a cooking gas agency was found selling expired lot. “At the instructions of the Dy Commissioner Srinagar, the field executives of the department More

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Traffic diversions from today

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Aug 13: In view of ensuing Eid-ul-Fitr, when thousands of vehicles are expected to throng the City centre, the Traffic Police Srinagar has made elaborate arrangements to discourage traffic gridlocks along Residency Road and MA Road stretches which otherwise puts the common man to a More

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Hathi Khan complains of filthy water supply

Srinagar, Aug 13: The residents of Mohalla Hathi Khan in Kathi Darwaza area and adjoining Shah Abaad have complained of “filthy drinking water” being supplied to them by local water filtration plant. The delegation of residents told Greater Kashmir that for the last one-and-a-half month they More

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