Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs, conducted a site visit to the proposed location of the new Haj House at Kharghar, accompanied by the officials from the Haj Committee of India (HCoI) and the Central Public Works Department (CPWD).
"Rahul Gandhi's Yatra is 'Hatasha Mitao Yatra', but the disappointment has only increased. Because derogatory language and words have been used about the Prime Minister, his (Gandhi's) chances of coming into power have completely vanished. His vote chori claim has been completely exposed, wh
Speaking to reporters, Rijiju outlined the preparations and new measures to facilitate a smooth pilgrimage process, emphasising digitalisation and adherence to deadlines set by the Saudi Arabian government.
Days after the first batch of Haj pilgrims in Srinagar left for Saudi Arabia's Mecca to undertake the annual holy pilgrimage, the second batch of Haj pilgrims are also set to depart for Mecca from Srinagar on Wednesday following the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan.
The Uttarakhand government under Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has given Muslim women a place in the State Haj Committee. This will allow them to share their concerns and suggestions directly with the committee, according to a CMO statement.
Of the 51 women, 20 are from Delhi, 22 from Uttar Pradesh, two from Bihar, four from Jammu and Kashmir, one from Punjab, and two from Uttarakhand -- showing broad regional participation.
The Uttarakhand State Haj Committee has requested the setting up of vaccination camps across the state for Haj pilgrims selected for Haj Yatra-2025, in line with past practice. The vaccinations include Meningococcal Meningitis, Seasonal Influenza, and OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine).
Delhi State Haj Committee Chairperson Kausar Jahan on Friday termed the Pahalgam terrorist attack "shameful for all humanity," adding that those behind the attack will receive a punishment that generations will remember.
Chairperson of Delhi State Haj Committee Kausar Jahan on Thursday welcomed the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, calling it a historic day and a positive step for the welfare of the Muslim community.
He expressed his disappointment, stating that last year's budget provisions were not utilized properly, and the promises made to the people were nothing but lip service. Ali specifically pointed out that a Rs 1000 crore employment budget was allocated, but not a single rupee was spent. Simil