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Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Waqf Board to offer Intermediate education with IAS/IPS coaching
Vijayawada: Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Waqf Board Sheikh Abdul Azeez announced plans to provide free residential intermediate education along with coaching for IAS and IPS examinations to meritorious students. He urged the community to join him in this endeavour, stating, 'Walk with me, and together we will uplift the Muslim community.' The announcement came during the 5th Waqf Board meeting, presided over by Chairman Abdul Azeez held here on Monday at the Imdad Ghar Complex near Kaleswara Rao Market in Vijayawada. All agenda items presented during the meeting were unanimously passed. Following the board meeting, Abdul Azeez met with several Muthawallis and managing committee members appointed in the previous board meeting and handed over their appointment letters. Addressing the newly appointed members, Abdul Azeez stated, 'What I am giving you are not positions, but responsibilities.' He lamented that in the past, the Waqf Board had not done enough for the welfare of the Muslim community. He highlighted that while many philanthropists had donated thousands of acres of land, approximately 30,000 acres of the nearly 70,000 acres of Waqf land have been encroached upon and are no longer under their control. Furthermore, he noted that about 15,000 acres of the remaining land have been acquired by the government.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Minorities commission flags NOC, cleanliness issues in Madurai
Madurai: The Tamil Nadu State Minorities Commission on Thursday submitted recommendations to the Madurai district administration seeking no objection certificates (NOCs) for the extension of buildings belonging to minority institutions and for improving cleanliness around places of worship and educational institutions. Addressing reporters after holding a review meeting at the Madurai collectorate, chairman of the commission, S J Joe Arun, said the commission inspected 25 districts across the state and received 709 petitions, of which 542 were resolved. "A majority of petitions were related to the need for burial or cremation grounds for minority communities, and several others were linked to land issues concerning minority educational institutions," he said. In most districts, officials resolved nearly 80% of the submitted grievances. One of the key demands put forth by the commission — allocation of land for minority cremation grounds — was accepted by the state govt. Arun said a govt order was issued earlier this week to allocate two acres of land wherever feasible for this purpose. In Madurai, a significant number of complaints pertained to institutions under the Waqf Board and Christian minority managements not being granted NOCs for building extensions. Petitioners also raised concerns about poor sanitation in and around these institutions, particularly those located within the Madurai corporation limits. Among the local issues raised during the meeting was the long-pending demand regarding the Arasaradi Kabarsthan (burial ground) by Muslim community representatives. The Fatima College administration also highlighted the issue of meat waste being dumped near the institution and the lack of proper sanitation. Madurai district collector K J Praveen Kumar and officials from various departments participated in the meeting.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Azhar requests allocation of land for burial ground
Hyderabad: TPCC Working President Mohammad Azharuddin has requested for allocation of land for a graveyard for Muslims in the Jubilee Hills constituency, highlighting that there has been a long-standing demand for such a facility. On Wednesday, he met with Waqf Board Chairman Azmathullah Hussaini and submitted a formal request for the allocation of land for a graveyard for Muslims. On this occasion, Azharuddin stated that the existing graveyard in Sanjay Nagar, adjacent to the Sriram Nagar slum, is insufficient to meet the needs of the community. He urged that a portion of the nearby quarry land be allocated for the graveyard. He also requested that local officials visit the area and consult with Muslim community leaders. In response, Azmathullah Hussaini assured that he would soon visit the site, assess land availability, and take steps to resolve the issue.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Drone survey to tackle encroachments, prevention of flooding in Ullal: Speaker Khader
Mangaluru: Speaker and MLA of Mangaluru, UT Khader, said that a drone survey will soon be conducted in Ullal to identify encroachments on rajakaluves and other stormwater drainages. He told reporters on Monday that the move comes in the wake of widespread waterlogging and artificial flooding reported during the monsoon. The rainwater entered homes and caused significant damage to household items and electrical appliances in Ullal. Rampant encroachments on natural pathways are a major reason for recurring flooding, the MLA said. Stating the situation as a wake-up call, Khader said a situation similar to what Bengaluru witnessed in recent years may take place in Ullal too if necessary steps are not taken immediately. On the proposed drone survey, he said it will help in mapping out all encroached zones. He said awareness campaigns will be launched to encourage people to voluntarily clear the illegal structures built on rajakaluve and other water pathways. Women's college in Ullal Khader said that the state cabinet has sanctioned a residential women's college for minorities in Ullal taluk. The proposal received administrative approval, and a senior officer from the minority welfare department will hold a meeting in Ullal on Tuesday. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like People Aged 50-85 With No Life Insurance Could Get This Reassured Get Quote Undo The department has sanctioned Rs 17 crore for establishing a new educational complex in Ullal, offering classes from grade 1 through degree level. Additionally, administrative approval has been granted to open the institution for day scholars as well, he said, adding that the college building will come up between Konaje and Pajeer. The college will reserve 75% of seats for students from minority communities and 25% for others. There are plans to offer science, commerce, and BCA streams at the degree level in the college, he said, adding that the proposal for a women's college that he submitted was included in the 2025-26 budget. In addition, the govt has sanctioned a women's PU college for Ullal through the Waqf Board too. The state budget for 2025–26 has announced the opening of 16 new women's colleges across Karnataka, he said. A proposal has been submitted to introduce kindergarten and bilingual sections in all govt schools in Ullal taluk, he added. Monsoon session from Aug 11 Khader said that the monsoon session of the Karnataka State Legislature will be held from Aug 11 to 22. A delegation of legislators led by the speaker will travel to Boston, USA, for an international conference scheduled from Aug 3 to 6, he added.
The Hindu
21-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Supreme Court upholds relief to BJP MP Tejasvi Surya in criminal case
The Supreme Court on Monday (July 21, 2025) dismissed the Karnataka government's plea against a high court order quashing the criminal case against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya. 'What is this? Don't politicise the matter. Fight your battles before the electorate,' a bench comprising Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and K. Vinod Chandran said. Mr. Surya was alleged to have disseminated fake news on a farmer's suicide in the state's Haveri district. The bench dismissed the appeal of the state government and cautioned it against the politicisation of legal proceedings. The case stemmed from a post shared by Mr. Surya on November 7, 2024, in which he cited a report from Kannada news portals claiming that a farmer, Rudrappa Channappa Balikai, was found dead after discovering that his land had been taken over by the Waqf Board. The post was subsequently deleted after it emerged that the claim was unfounded.
