News Topic:Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024
Politics
Omar Abdullah dismisses poaching fears, says UCC decision rests with Parliament
Omar Abdullah dismissed fears of MLA poaching in J&K and said the Uniform Civil Code must ultimately be decided by Parliament, not individual states.
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Politics
Farooq Abdullah defends Speaker’s call to disallow Assembly debate on Wakf Act
NC president Dr Farooq Abdullah has raised serious objections to the recently enacted Waqf (Amendment) Act, asserting that the law runs contrary to the Constitution.
Politics
Tarigami slams Waqf Act, laments lack of debate in J&K Assembly session
CPI(M) legislator M Y Tarigami, on Monday, said the discussion of the Waqf Amendment Act should have been allowed in the recently concluded J&K Assembly Session.
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Indian Oil launches first ‘Heart Clinic on Wheels’ in Kashmir
The first-ever "Heart Clinic on Wheels" under the "No Heart Attack Mission" was inaugurated in Pulwama district on Thursday, with top political leaders in attendance.
Politics
NC MLA slams LG over officer transfers, BJP’s Waqf Bill in heated Pulwama meeting
National Conference (NC) MLA Ghulam Mohiuddin Mir on Saturday accused Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor (LG) of overstepping his authority.
Religion
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.
Religion
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq-led delegation to meet Waqf Bill panel chief
A delegation of the Mutahida Majlis Ulema (MMU) is set to meet the chairman joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Amendment Bill.
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NC leader criticizes BJP over Waqf Amendment Bill, calls it attack on secularism
NC leader Bashir Ahmad Nengroo criticized the BJP-led Central government, accusing it of undermining secular principles with the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024.
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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.