News Topic:J&K Waqf Board

Poshak Bandi marks beginning of Sheikh Nooruddin Noorani’s annual Urs at Charar-i-Sharief

Poshak Bandi marked the beginning of Hazrat Sheikh Nooruddin Noorani’s annual Urs at Charar-i-Sharief, with main Urs Mubarak scheduled for October 9.

Waqf Board provides job to brother of Pahalgam attack braveheart Syed Adil Shah

The Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board handed over a job appointment letter to the brother of Syed Adil Hussain Shah, the brave horse ride operator who lost his life in Pahalgam.

Waqf Board forms panel after food oil rodent incident

After a huge crisis over unhygienic street food and public outcry on dead rodents in food oil, the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board on Sunday formed a committee.

Mirwaiz-led MMU oppose Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024

Over 40 religious groups under the banner of Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema have submitted a memorandum to Chairman of the JPC on the proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024.

Amendments in Wakf law not acceptable: Mirwaiz Umar

Jamia Masjid’s head cleric, Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Molvi Umar Farooq said that the amendments proposed by the Government of India in the new bill cannot be tolerated.

Two Wakf-owned universities under government control in J-K

Despite being properties of the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board, the control of two important universities of J&K is still with the government.

Over 1460 kanals of Wakf land encroached in Jammu, reveals RTI data

Over 1460 kanals of Wakf land have been encroached on by the general public in the Jammu region, reveals data procured under the Right to Information Act (RTI).

J&K Waqf Board sees financial growth amid rising expenditures: RTI Report

The Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board has witnessed significant financial transformation, an RTI reveals.

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Srinagar Lok Sabha by-election due within six months

Srinagar's vacant Lok Sabha seat must be filled through a by-election within six months under Section 151A of the Representation of the People Act.

Chefs, host families to sign affidavit before weddings in Kashmir

Kashmiri Wazas have asked families to serve wedding lunch by 3 PM and conclude dinner by 10 PM, citing delays and long working hours.

Ladakh CEO bars political protests in Leh, Kargil during municipal poll code

Ladakh CEO Rahul Sharma has barred political protests and rallies in Leh and Kargil during the Model Code of Conduct for municipal elections.

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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.

NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.