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New Delhi, Jul 19: Secretary of the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, chaired a comprehensive review meeting with senior officials of the Kerala government during his visit to Kottayam. The meeting focused on assessing the progress and implementation of key centrally sponsored schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) and Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS), which aim to enhance infrastructure and promote livelihood opportunities in minority-concentrated areas. Deliberations also covered the status of Waqf property development initiatives in the state, as well as the progress of data entry and updates on the UMEED Portal. The portal, developed under the Unified Waqf Management Efficiency, Empowerment and Development (UMEED) Act, 1995, is designed to ensure greater transparency and digital oversight of Waqf properties across the country. Officials provided updates on ongoing projects and highlighted areas requiring central support. The Secretary emphasised the need for timely implementation, regular monitoring, and greater coordination between state and central agencies to ensure effective delivery of benefits to minority communities.
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) The government on Friday launched the UMEED portal that would create a digital inventory after geo-tagging of all Waqf properties with Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju calling it a historic step that would ensure that community-owned Waqf assets are utilised effectively and fairly for poor Muslims. The UMEED central portal, short for Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995 will serve as a centralised digital platform for real-time uploading, verification, and monitoring of Waqf properties. Also Read | How To Activate Your UAN On ...Read More >
AMN New Delhi, June 6 -- Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, today launched the UMEED Central Portal in New Delhi to streamline the management of Waqf properties across India. Minister of State for Minority Affairs George Kurian was also present at the launch. Describing it as a historic development, Rijiju said the portal would usher in a new era in the administration of Waqf assets and directly benefit ordinary citizens, especially women and children of the Muslim community. "The UMEED Portal will bring transparency and ensure the optimal and rightf ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) The government on Friday launched the UMEED portal that would create a digital inventory after geo-tagging of all Waqf properties with Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju calling it a historic step that would ensure that community-owned Waqf assets are utilised effectively and fairly for poor Muslims. The UMEED central portal, short for Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995 will serve as a centralised digital platform for real-time uploading, verification, and monitoring of Waqf properties. "The UMEED portal will add a new chapte ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 30 (PTI) The Kerala government decided to appoint senior IPS officer Ravada A Chandrasekhar as the new police chief of the state, the Chief Minister's Office said on Monday. A special cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, on Monday decided to appoint Chandrasekhar to the top post, succeeding Sheikh Darvesh Saheb, who retires today. The cabinet selected Chandrashekhar from the shortlist of senior officers provided by the empanelment committee of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), according to a statement from the CMO. Chandrashekhar, a ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 22 (ANI): Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrashekhar has slammed the state government over the Sabarimala gold theft row, in view of President Droupadi Murmu's visit to Kerala. Before the President's arrival, speaking on the issue, Chandrashekhar said, "President Droupadi Murmu is visiting Kerala for four days. During her visit, she will visit the Sabarimala temple to seek blessings. We informed her about the shocking events unfolding in Sabarimala. The President was very shocked to hear this. The Devasom Board is converted into an organisation of ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 6 (UNI) Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday launched the UMEED Central Portal -- a groundbreaking digital initiative aimed at ensuring real-time uploading, verification, and monitoring of Waqf properties across India. UMEED (Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development) aims to streamline Waqf property management to ensure fair usage, particularly for the benefit of poor Muslims, women, and children. To ensure accountability, the portal will create a digital inventory with geo-tagging of all Waqf properties, online grievance redressal sy ...Read More >
Kochi: The Kerala Waqf Samrakshana Vedhi has moved the Supreme Court of India, challenging the Kerala High Court's verdict upholding the state government's decision to form an inquiry commission to examine the rights of around 600 families facing eviction after a property at Munambam was declared a waqf. On October 10, a Division Bench of the High Court set aside a single judge's order, which earlier quashed the State government's decision to constitute an inquiry commission led by retired Justice CN Ramachandran Nair to recommend solutions to the dispute. In its special leave petition befor ...Read More >
Dr. Mujahid Gilani (Senior Kashmiri Leader): Long before 14 August 1947, people of Jammu and Kashmir had voted in favour of Pakistan even before the division of Sub-Continent. They gave their decision over vehemently to become to join Pakistan as its Muslim majority province. In the backdrop of global situation, we must realize that people of Jammu and Kashmir are struggling for maintaining their lives. Their ratio of population in Jammu and Kashmir which was over 98 % in 1947 has been reduced and it is around 69%. The world has promised to Kashmiris to resolve Kashmir dispute through right to ...Read More >
A government-appointed judicial commission investigating the Munambam Waqf land dispute on Thursday (May 22, 2025) said that the row can be resolved if the Kerala government acquires the land for public purpose as per the provisions of the existing Waqf Act. Justice (retired) C.N. Ramachandran Nair, speaking to a Malayalam TV channel, said the Kerala government has the powers to protect the Munambam residents within the provisions of the existing law. Munambam land dispute in Kerala: A comprehe ...Read More >
The Secretary of the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, convened a key review meeting with Kerala officials in Kottayam on 17th July 2025 to discuss the implementation status of central schemes and the integration of Waqf-related properties into the UMEED portal. In a statement on social media platform X, the Ministry highlighted the focus on the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK), Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS), and the Waqf properties' data upload ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Union government on Friday rolled out the UMEED portal -- a centralised digital platform that makes geo-tagging of every Waqf property mandatory -- to create the country's first comprehensive online inventory of community-owned assets. UMEED, short for Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development, allows real-time uploading, verification and monitoring of records. Key features include GIS mapping, transparent leasing and usage tracking, and an online grievance-redress system open to the public. Launching the portal on the eve of Id ul Adha, Union minority a ...Read More >