New Muslim couples can get marriage certificates in 15 days of ‘nikaah’: DK Wakf Advisory Committee
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada District Wakf Advisory Committee president BA Abdul Nasir Luckystar has said that newly married Muslim couples can get their marriage certificates within a fortnight by handing necessary documents to the Wakf officer.
The Karnataka government on February 21 handed the State Wakf Board the right to issue marriage certificates to Muslim couples, he said at a press meet recently, adding that submission of certain documents was mandatory for issuance of the marriage certificate.
“The bride or the groom should personally submit the application for the certificate. A joint marriage confirmation letter should be submitted and certified by a notary – a letter will not be accepted if it is from only one party. Certification of the ‘nikaahnama’ (daftar) by the president or the secretary of the Masjid where the marriage took place is also necessary,” he said.
The president added that the names of the bride and the groom will be registered as given in the ‘nikaahnama’. “The president or secretary of the Masjid should register the names of the bride and the groom as given in the Aadhaar card or the passport. If changes have been made, the applicants should present the ‘nikaahnama’ register of the Masjid before the Wakf officers. Merely attested photocopies of a ‘nikaahnama’ where the changes are made will not be accepted,” he explained.
“We find that some Masjid administrations are issuing separate nikaah certificates instead of the nikaahnama. Such certificates will not be accepted by the Wakf Board,” the president warned.
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Passing out parade held at IMA Dehradun, 491 young officers join Indian Army
Dehradun(PTI): After undergoing rigorous training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun, 491 cadets participated in a grand Passing Out Parade on Saturday and will now be commissioned as officers in the Indian Army.
The spectacular parade, held at the historic Drill Square in front of the academy's Chatwood Building, was reviewed by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, who served as the reviewing officer.
Along with 491 Indian cadets, 34 foreign cadets from 14 friendly countries also participated in the Autumn Term 2025 Passing Out Parade.
A total of 525 officer cadets from the 157th Regular Course, 46th Technical Entry Scheme, 140th Technical Graduate Course, 55th Special Commissioned Officers Course, and Territorial Army Online Entrance Exam 2023 Course participated in the Passing Out Parade.
The 'Sword of Honour' and gold medal for securing first place during training was awarded to ACA Nishkal Dwivedi, the silver medal to BUO Badal Yadav for second place, and the bronze medal to SUO Kamaljeet Singh for third place.
The silver medal for securing first place in the 'Technical Graduate Course' was awarded to Officer Cadet Jadhav Sujit Sampat, and the silver medal for first place in the 'Technical Entry Scheme-46' was awarded to WCC Abhinav Mehrotra.
The silver medal for the 'Special Commission Officer Course' was given to Officer Cadet Sunil Kumar Chhetri.
Among the foreign cadets, the first place in merit was secured by JUO Mohammad Safin Ashraf from Bangladesh. The Army Chief's Banner for overall best performance in the Autumn Term was awarded to Imphal Company.
As the parade concluded, helicopters showered flowers on the newly commissioned officers from the sky.
On this occasion, General Dwivedi congratulated the new officers in his address for successfully completing their training. He praised the young officers for their high level of discipline, leadership qualities, and endurance, and urged them to uphold the glorious traditions of the Indian Army and serve the nation with loyalty, commitment, and honour.
General Dwivedi said that joining the army marks the beginning of a lifelong duty and selfless service.
The parents and guardians of the newly commissioned officers were also present during the passing out parade.
