Happening today in Bengal: Waqf registration deadline ends today, and what will Humanyun Kabir do next

The deadline to register Waqf properties on a portal launched by the Centre ends today. After resisting implementing the Waqf (Amendment) Act for months, the TMC government last week issued directions to upload information regarding Waqf properties on the UMEED portal.

Happening today in Bengal, Waqf registration deadline, Humanyun Kabir, Book fair in Raiganj, Indian express news, current affairs

While the daily range of temperature is to hover between 16.8 degree C and 28.4 degree C. The air quality is expected to be poor. So, it is advisable to stay indoors during periods of air pollution.

The deadline to register Waqf properties on a portal launched by the Centre ends today. After resisting implementing the Waqf (Amendment) Act for months, the TMC government last week issued directions to upload information regarding Waqf properties on the UMEED portal. The Indian Express on Thursday reported that till Monday night, approximately 10,000 of the total 80,480 Waqf properties in the state were registered successfully on the Centre’s portal.

Will Humayun Kabir resign today

Suspended by TMC, MLA Humayun Kabir has announced that he will resign on Friday, and is likely to announce a new party on December 22. Alleging that he is being targeted and insulted, Kabir said, “We will contest 135 seats in the next Assembly elections, fighting both the BJP and the TMC. If TMC has the guts, let them face me.” All eyes will be on what he will do next.

Book fair in Raiganj

The three-day-long North Bengal Literary Festival and Little Magazine Mela (fair) commences in Raiganj from today. The programme has been jointly organised by Paschim Banga Bangla Academy and the District Information & Cultural Office.

AQI likely to drop in Kolkata

While the daily range of temperature is to hover between 16.8 degree C and 28.4 degree C. The air quality is expected to be poor. So, it is advisable to stay indoors during periods of air pollution.

Sweety Kumari

Sweety Kumari reports from West Bengal for The Indian Express. She is a journalist with over a decade of experience in the media industry. Covers Crime, Defence, Health , Politics etc and writes on trending topics. With a keen eye for investigative and human-interest stories. She has honed her craft across diverse beats including aviation, health, incidents etc. Sweety delivers impactful journalism that informs and engages audiences. Sweety Kumari is a graduate of Calcutta University with an Honors degree in Journalism from Jaipuria College and a PG in Mass Communication from Jadavpur University. Originally from Bihar, she is brought up in Kolkata and completed her education from Kendriya Vidyalaya SaltLake. Multilingual, Sweety is fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Maithili. She started her career as an Entertainment and lifestyle journalist with a newsportal in Kolkata. She is working with The Indian Express for 8 years now. ... Read More

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