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J-K: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha lays foundation stone of Guest House
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to a release, the Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations to members of the Jammu Kashmir Waqf Board and all the stakeholders. He said that in the past few years, the basic facilities for the pilgrims have seen tremendous improvement, and the infrastructure development has e
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Uttarakhand: Chamoli Police escort first group of Sikh pilgrims for Shri H
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The first group of Sikh pilgrims, led by the Panch Pyaras, began the Shri Hemkund Sahib Yatra 2025. They started their journey with the Nishan Sahib and full police protection, ensuring a safe pilgrimage.
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Uttarakhand: CM Dhami and Governor Gurmeet Singh flag off first batch of p
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The governor said that the journey to Hemkund Sahib is a symbol of faith, devotion and belief. The difficult journey of about 18 kilometres to this pilgrimage located at an altitude of 15,000 ft is a test of every devotee's patience, courage and faith.
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Palki, pony, pithoo owners resume services at Vaishno Devi as yatra sees i
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In a positive development for the local economy and pilgrimage infrastructure, thousands of palanquin (palki) owners and pony owners have begun returning to their work at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, resuming their vital role in assisting pilgrims on their spiritual journey.
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750 yatris selected for this year's Kailash Manasarovar Yatra
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
A total of 750 Yatris have emerged successful in the draw for selection for Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, organized by Ministry of External Affairs, which will commence in June this year and continue till August.
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J-K CM Omar Abdullah urges Centre to arrange more Haj flights from Srinaga
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah said he has asked the Centre to arrange more Haj flights from Srinagar. Around 1,895 pilgrims are stuck due to recent flight delays. He said ensuring a smooth pilgrimage is a top priority.
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'Pilgrimage sites, a symbol of unity and cultural solidarity,' says CM Dha
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The Chief Minister further highlighted the organization of Pushkar Kumbh, taking place in the Mana village of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand.
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J-K: Second batch of Haj Pilgrims to depart from Srinagar today
Updated : 10 months ago IST
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.
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Countdown begins for Amarnath Yatra 2025: Preparations gathering pace at N
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Scheduled to begin on July 3, this year's yatra is witnessing heightened coordination between security agencies and civil departments to ensure a smooth and safe pilgrimage.
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NSG commandos conduct routine security review at Jagannath Temple in Puri
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
A four-member NSG team visited the Shri Jagannath Temple in Puri for a routine security review. SP Vinit Agrawal confirmed the visit was part of the NSG's annual calendar. The team assessed existing security measures to ensure preparedness at the high-footfall pilgrimage site.
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Chinese Communist Party subsidises Taiwanese temple pilgrimages to Ch
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is providing financial support to templegoers in Taiwan and subsidising trips for them to visit China, as stated by a Taiwanese intelligence official, according to a report by Taipei Times.
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Taiwan alleges CCP funding religious trips to China as 'united front' tact
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A Taiwanese intelligence official revealed that the Chinese Communist Party is funding trips for Taiwanese temple-goers to attend religious and cultural events in China, offering financial incentives to local organisers as part of united front efforts to deepen cross-strait influence.
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