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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju flags off Haj yatris, praises arrangements
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Minister Kiren Rijiju visited the Indira Gandhi International airport on Thursday to extend his congratulations and best wishes to departing Haj pilgrims.
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Uttarakhand Haj Committee sets vaccination schedule for Haj pilgrims acros
Updated : 11 months ago IST
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).
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Family members of Visakhapatnam temple accident victims break down in tear
Updated : 11 months ago IST
A total of eight pilgrims died in Visakhapatnam after a 20-foot-long stretch collapsed at the Sri Varahalakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple during the Chandanotsavam festival. The incident happened in the early hours of Wednesday.
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Char Dham Yatra 2025 Begins: All preparations complete, says Garhwal Commi
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Paramilitary forces and police officials will ensure the smooth and safe travel of pilgrims along the route.
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju wishes for safe, blessed and spiritually enric
Updated : 11 months ago IST
In a post on X, the Union Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government of India remains committed to ensuring a smooth and seamless Haj pilgrimage. He also prayed for a safe, blessed and spiritually enriching pilgrimage.
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Vaishno Devi Yatra progressing smoothly; Shrine Board and security agencie
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The holy Vaishno Devi Yatra is continuing smoothly with a steady flow of pilgrims from across the country and abroad. Anshul Garg, Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), stated today that comprehensive arrangements have been implemented to ensure the com
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Thousands of Pakistani pilgrims to miss out on Hajj 2025 due to limited qu
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Out of the 90,830 pilgrims who were initially set to travel under the private scheme, only 23,620 will be able to perform Hajj. However, a total of 50,500 Pakistani pilgrims will travel to Saudi Arabia under the Road to Makkah project for Hajj 2025.
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Haridwar gears up for Char Dham Yatra with CCTV, drones, and tourist polic
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Speaking on the preparations, he said, "We are reviewing police arrangements for the Yatra. Three halting areas have been identified, and CCTV cameras have been installed at various locations. Drones will be used for traffic management to ensure smooth movement."
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Kailash Manasarovar Yatra set to resume in June 2025 after three-year hiat
Updated : 11 months 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 : 11 months, 1 week 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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50 pilgrims from Gujarat are safe after a major landslide hit in Jammu Kas
Updated : 11 months, 1 week 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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Over 67,000 Pakistani pilgrims at risk of missing hajj due to mismanageme
Updated : 11 months, 1 week 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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