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Kailash Manasarovar Yatra set to resume in June 2025 after three-year hiat
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Ministry of External Affairs has announced the resumption of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra from June to August 2025, following a three-year suspension. Pilgrims will travel via Uttarakhand's Lipulekh Pass and Sikkim's Nathu La Pass, with applications open now through a computerised selec
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Conclusion of the Second Edition of Umrah and Ziyarah Forum in Madinah
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Madinah [Saudi Arabia]/New Delhi [India], April 24: The Second Edition of the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum 2025 was successfully concluded in Madinah, marking a significant milestone in the development of services for pilgrims and visitors to holy sites. This prestigious event, organized by the M
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Madhya Pradesh: Eight killed and five injured after SUV overturns in Damoh
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The accident occurred at the Mahadev Ghat bridge under the Nohta police station limits in the district on Tuesday afternoon. The passengers were residents of Jabalpur district, and they visited Damoh to offer prayers at the at the Bandakpur pilgrimage site. After offering their prayers, they
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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to begin on June 30 after three-year hiatus
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is set to resume on June 30, 2025, after being suspended for three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pilgrimage will follow the traditional route via Lipulekh Pass in Pithoragarh and will be jointly organised by the Uttarakhand Government and the Ministry o
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50 pilgrims from Gujarat are safe after a major landslide hit in Jammu Kas
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Gujarat Commissioner of Relief, Alok Kumar Pandey, has confirmed that all 50 pilgrims from Gujarat who were affected by the landslide incident in Ramban, Jammu & Kashmir, are safe and unharmed.
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Preparations for Chardham Yatra in final stages, says Garhwal Commissioner
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Garhwal Divisional Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey held a crucial review meeting on Monday with senior officials and representatives of the hotel industry at his camp office in Dehradun to assess the readiness for the pilgrimage.
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Over 67,000 Pakistani pilgrims at risk of missing hajj due to mismanageme
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Around 67,000 Pakistani pilgrims may miss the Hajj this year due to delays and mismanagement by private tour operators, ARY News reported, citing sources.
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Gujarat: Over 66,000 devotees taken on pilgrimage in the last 3 years, at
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Gujarat government has supported over 66,000 devotees on pilgrimages since 2022 through schemes such as Shravan Tirth Darshan and Sindhu Darshan. Senior citizens formed the majority of beneficiaries, with Rs 9.86 crore disbursed as assistance.
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"Appreciate this gesture from Saudi authorities": MEA on increased registr
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Ministry of External Affairs, during its special press briefing ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Saudi Arabia, expressed gratitude towards Saudi for increasing the registration of Hajj pilgrims.
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Jon Bernthal takes "little" credit for Tom Holland landing Spider-Man role
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Actor Jon Bernthal took a "little" bit of credit for his friend, Tom Holland, landing the role of Spider-Man. Both Benthral and Holland worked together on the 2017 film 'Pilgrimage' while preparing their auditions for their respective Marvel characters.
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I4C issues nationwide alert on surge in online booking scams targeting pil
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
In a nationwide alert, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, on Saturday warned the public about a sharp rise in online booking frauds, particularly those preying on religious pilgrims and unsuspecting tourists.
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Uttarakhand: Preparations in full swing for Char Dham Yatra 2025, says Min
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Uttarakhand Minister Satpal Maharaj stated on Friday that the state is fully prepared for the upcoming Char Dham Yatra.
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