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Abdul Ghani Bhat, who dared to dream of peace in Kashmir

September 22, 2025 11:15 am

I will miss his nuance, his gentle humour, his mystical insights, and above all, his unwavering belief that peace is possible if we dare to dream it

In rare praise for mainstream leaders, Mirwaiz lauds J&K MPs over Op Sindoor debate

August 01, 2025 11:42 pm

Head of separatist conglomerate Hurriyat Conference commends them for raising J&K’s “pain” during his Friday sermon

Hurriyat chief Mirwaiz ahead of Lok Sabha results: 'Hope for softer policy... if Centre takes one step, we'll take two'

June 01, 2024 9:38 am

The Valley's chief cleric was allowed to lead prayers at Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid after four weeks

Mirwaiz allowed to offer Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid after 5 months

March 08, 2024 3:53 pm

Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq had moved the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court against curbs on his movement.

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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq released from house arrest after 4 years, leads Friday prayers at Srinagar's Jamia Masjid

September 22, 2023 3:33 pm

Farooq was put under house detention on August 4, 2019 — a day before the central government abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution, which gave Jammu and Kashmir’s special status

NIA attaches house of Hurriyat leader in Srinagar

June 13, 2023 11:19 am

The sleuths reached the house of Kansas, who was a close aide of Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, at Maloora Tuesday morning, officials said.

On PM Modi’s article, Hurriyat says G20 policy can work wonders if adopted in Kashmir

December 06, 2022 9:27 am

The Hurriyat Conference said the "oppression and coercion" will not live long and demanded unconditional release of political prisoners, activists, journalists, and youth—including its incarcerated chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.

Hurriyat Conference (G) vice-chairman Dar held under PSA

March 04, 2022 2:24 am

According to senior police officials, Dar was booked for “giving inciting statements and statements adverse to public peace and tranquility of Kashmir Valley in general and Srinagar town in particular”

Hurriyat faction led by Mirwaiz condemns FIR over draping of Geelani's body in Pak flag

September 06, 2021 9:02 pm

Geelani died on Wednesday night at his residence here after a prolonged illness. The body was laid to rest at a graveyard in a nearby mosque.

Explained: Hurriyat at a crossroads

September 05, 2021 9:14 pm

The Hurriyat Conference, the political platform of separatists in Kashmir, is getting increasingly marginalised, with the Centre cracking down on its leaders and considering a ban on both factions.