News Topic:J&K Waqf Board

Waqf Board seals 10 shops in Srinagar amidst rent dispute

Jammu Kashmir Waqf Board sealed 10 shops and rooms in Old Srinagar city for alleged non-payment of revised rent.

Eid prayers unlikely at Srinagar’s historic Eidgah

Eid prayers at Srinagar's historic Eidgah are unlikely to be allowed as the security establishment has expressed apprehensions.

First time after Article 370 abrogation, Eid prayers to be offered at Eidgah Srinagar

For the first time after the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, the historic Eidgah is all set to witness Eid prayers in Srinagar.

5000 notified properties missing, process started to trace them: Chairperson Waqf Board

Chairperson of Waqf Board, Darakshan Andrabi on Thursday said that at least 5000 notified properties are presently missing.

Local Auqaf Committees have no legal effect now: Waqf Board

J&K Waqf Board has said that all local Auqaf Committees from now on will have no legal effect or standing in Jammu and Kashmir.

J-K Government appoints Commissioner Survey Auqaf

In a significant move, the J&K Government has appointed a Commissioner Survey Auqaf for carrying out a detailed survey of Waqf properties in the Union Territory.

Eidgah can accomodate both cancer hospital and sports facilities, Div Com clarifies

The divisional administration today said that Eidgah land is so vast that it can accommodate sports facilities as well as a cancer hospital.

J&K Waqf Board orders restoration of ‘Shab Khawani’ at all shrines

Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board ordered the restoration of ‘Shab-Khawani’ at all shrines of the UT and directed the authorities to put in place necessary arrangements.

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Bodies of two missing SPOs recovered in Kishtwar forest

Two SPOs who went missing en route to an Army base in Kishtwar's Marwah were reportedly found dead in a forest area with bullet injuries.

Rising food prices strain Kashmir households as consumers seek market regulation

Kashmir consumers raise concern over rising food prices, with an egg tray costing ₹230, and demand regular market inspections to check overcharging.

Residents seek widening, macadamisation of Pulwama–Awantipora road

Residents of five villages seek widening, repairs and proper macadamisation of the Pulwama–Awantipora road, citing growing commuter traffic and poor conditions.

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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.