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We are happy to host Sikh pilgrims: Pak's Deputy HC
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 17 (ANI): Pakistan's Deputy High Commissioner Syed Haider Shah on Tuesday underscored that Islamabad is "always happy to host Sikh pilgrims."
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Pak Deputy HC summoned over Sikh pilgrims row
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr. 16 (ANI): Amid the ongoing controversy regarding the denial of consular access to Sikh pilgrims visiting Pakistan, India on Monday summoned Deputy High Commissioner Syed Haider Shah.
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Pakistan clarifies on denial of consular access to Sikh pilgrims
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], Apr 15 (ANI): Pakistan on Sunday clarified its stance over denial of consular access to visiting Sikh pilgrims.
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India lodges protest with Pak over denial of consular access to Sikh pilgr
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 15 (ANI): India has lodged a strong protest with Pakistan after a visiting group of Sikh pilgrims was denied consular access, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Sunday.
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Haj airfare reduction: CM Mufti welcomes Centre's decision
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Feb 28 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday welcomed the decision of Central Government to slash the airfare for Haj pilgrims.
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Pakistani Hindu pilgrims get visa extension
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], Feb 16 (ANI): The Pakistan Hindu pilgrims, who had arrived from Karachi in Pakistan to Amritsar, have got their visas extensions, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday.
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Pakistani Hindus visiting India urge for Visa extension
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Amritsar [Punjab] [India], Feb 15 (ANI): A group of 142 Pakistani pilgrims visiting India from Karachi on Thursday appealed the Indian government to extend their visa and permit them to visit other cities apart from Amritsar.
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Delhi HC asks Centre to examine plea seeking independent Haj body
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb. 12 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the Centre to examine grievances raised in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking an independent Muslim body, instead of government controlled Haj Committee, to look into arrangements for Haj pilgrims.
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UP: Five pilgrims die in road accident
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Shahjhanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jan. 31 (ANI): Five pilgrims, including two women, died and seven others were injured in Shahjahanpur district on Tuesday when a truck collided with a tractor-trolley in which they were travelling.
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Driver who saved Amarnath pilgrims grateful for gallantry honour
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Valsad (Gujarat) [India], Jan. 24 (ANI): Sheikh Salim Gafur, the bus driver, who defied terrorists' bullets and saved 52 Amarnath pilgrims, on Wednesday expressed gratitude for being awarded the 'Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak,' the second highest honour given to civilians for gallantry.
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UP: 2 critical after truck carrying 30 pilgrims turns turtle
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Jaunpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jan 18 (ANI): At least two people were critically injured after a truck carrying 30 pilgrims overturned near Badlapur's Jaunpur village on Thursday.
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Palaniswami demands review of Haj subsidy withdrawal
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India] January 17 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday said that the Centre should review its decision on the Haj subsidy.
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