News Topic:Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024
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.
Religion
J-K’s Muslim clerks reject Waqf Amendment Bill, demand its withdrawal
Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulama Jammu & Kashmir and Muslim Personal Law Board convened an extraordinary meeting to discuss the controversial Waqf Amendment Bill 2024.
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J&K Cabinet greenlights free power scheme under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
The cabinet on Friday discussed the implementation of 200 units of free electricity for AAY families in J&K and also approved the reorganisation of the Jal Shakti Department.
Sakina Itoo criticises anti-drug demolition drives, calls for focus on rehabilitation
Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Friday criticised the demolition of houses allegedly linked to drug peddlers, saying such actions were “wrong”.
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