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Hyderabad News Briefs: Waqf Tribunal Benches, Parsi Novroz, Drug Raids

Hyderabad News Briefs: Waqf Tribunal Benches, Parsi Novroz, Drug Raids
Activists Seek More Waqf Tribunal Benches · deccanchronicle.com

In Hyderabad, India, some people wanted the government to make more court offices for property disputes involving the Waqf Board.

There are about 1,500 cases waiting to be decided.

These people said other states, like Karnataka and Maharashtra, each have two of these courts.

They think Telangana should have two as well.

In another story, the Parsi community in Hyderabad celebrated two special days at once: India's Independence Day and Novroz, their New Year.

They raised the flag, prayed at fire temples, and enjoyed food, music and games.

In a third story, government health inspectors checked medicine shops selling weight-loss drugs.

They found problems at 43 shops, like selling medicine without prescriptions.

Officials warned people not to buy these drugs from unapproved websites or sellers.

Key facts

Pending Waqf tribunal cases
Around 1,500
Tribunal benches in Karnataka and Maharashtra
Two each
Medical shops with violations
43
Date of drug enforcement drive
August 14
Targeted drug ingredients
Tirzepatide and Semaglutide
Brand names checked
Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus
Parsi New Year
Novroz (Shahen Shahi calendar)
Flag-hoisting venue
Zoroastrian Club, Secunderabad

Quotes

Syed Bandagi Badesha Quadri

Waqf Board member

“The Board should focus on filing counters and following up, as cases have been lost due to lapses.”
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“Depending on the number of cases and workload, the tribunal should have two benches.”
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