Waqf Board

Ahead of Eid, Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha visits Dargah Hazratbal, checks arrangements

Thousands of devotees throng the Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar on auspicious dates in the Islamic calendar who believe that it houses the holy relic of Prophet Muhammad’s beard, Moi-e-Muqqadas.

Jul 07, 2022, 18:20 PM IST

Portion of land outside Gyanvapi mosque given to Kashi Vishwanath temple

The committee governing the mosque gave away 1,700 square feet of land to the Temple Trust. In return, it got land measuring 1,000 sq feet of the same value.

Jul 25, 2021, 13:28 PM IST

Allahabad High Court quashes Uttar Pradesh govt order, reinstates six Shia Waqf Board members

All the were nominated by the previous Samajwadi Party government.

Jun 23, 2017, 15:50 PM IST

Azam Khan's role in selling Waqf properties under scanner: UP minister​

Uttar Pradesh minister Siddharth Nath Singh on Saturday said that SP leader Azam Khan's role in the sale of property belonging to Waqf Board was being probed thoroughly.

Apr 01, 2017, 19:03 PM IST

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in HC against Waqf Board dissolution

The Delhi High Court today sought the response of the Centre and the Delhi government on a plea by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan challenging the decision of the Lieutenant Governor (LG) to dissolve the Waqf Board for not having his approval.

Dec 23, 2016, 18:42 PM IST

'Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia bypassed rules in Waqf Board CEO's appointment'

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia had bypassed laid down rules and regulations while clearing the appointment of Mehboob Alam as Chief Executive Officer of Delhi Waqf Board, the CBI has alleged in an FIR filed in this regard.

Nov 29, 2016, 23:03 PM IST

Arvind Kejriwal targets Lt Governor as Waqf Board dissolved, Manish Sisodia summoned

Manish Sisodia was summoned by the ACB in connection with its probe into an alleged recruitment scam in DCW.

Oct 07, 2016, 23:11 PM IST

Delhi Waqf Board chairman accuses Cong's Haroon Yusuf of corruption - Know what he said

Delhi Waqf Board chairman and AAP MLA Amantullah Khan has accused Congress leader Haroon Yusuf of "corruption and criminal misconduct" seeking an Anti- Corruption Branch enquiry against him.

Sep 06, 2016, 22:05 PM IST

Transactions of 70 Waqf properties in Mumbai scrapped: Khadse

Waqf properties are meant to be used for religious purposes only.

May 12, 2016, 00:27 AM IST

Tension in Greater Noida after protest against unfurling of Tricolour at Muslim girls school

Heavy security arrangements have been made at Syed Bhureshah Muslim Girls School at Dankaur in Greater Noida of Uttar Pradesh ahead of Republic Day celebrations in the school compound following the opposition from some local residents against the unfurling of national flag. 

Jan 26, 2016, 10:30 AM IST