News Topic:Haj Committee of India
Religion
J&K Hajj Committee awaits final travel schedule for 1890 pilgrims
The J&K Hajj Committee stated that it has taken up the matter of 1,890 pilgrims, who are yet to depart for Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj, with the concerned authorities.
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J&K
Educational institutions shut, leave suspended, flights cancelled amid security concerns in J-K
The J&K administration has announced a series of measures, including the closure of educational institutions, suspension of employee leave, and cancellation of Haj flights.
Religion
HCoI extends age limit for companions in Haj 2025 guidelines
In a modification in the Haj Guidelines for Haj 2025, the Hajj Committee of India has extended the age limit of a companion from an age bracket of 60 to 65 years.
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Kashmiri Hajj pilgrims decry poor arrangements in Mecca
Several Kashmiri Hajj pilgrims who embarked on the holy journey of Hajj from Srinagar on May 16, 2024, expressed strong resentment over poor arrangements at Mecca.
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Religion
First batch of 644 Hajj pilgrims leaves for Saudi Arabia
Amidst the emotions and joys, the first batch of Hajj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir left for Saudi Arabia on Thursday to perform the pilgrimage this year.
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Religion
Deadline extended for Haj 2024 application forms
Prospective pilgrims are hereby notified that the final date for submitting online Haj application forms for Haj 2024 has been extended to January 15, 2024.
Religion
Hajj 2023: Tariff hike leaves pilgrims disappointed
Ahead of the Hajj 2023, the authorities have once again resorted to the unexpected hike this year too, leaving the pilgrims from Jammu & Kashmir disappointed.
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Last date for remittance of advance Haj amount extended to April 12
Haj Committee of India on Wednesday extended the last date for remittance of advance Haj amount of Rs 81,800 by provisionally selected pilgrims up to April 12, 2023.
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LG Sinha chairs high-level security review; Orders heightened alert across Kashmir
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting of senior police and civil administration officials at the Police Control Room in Kashmir.
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Schools, colleges to remain closed in Kashmir until March 7
All schools and colleges across the Kashmir Division will remain closed till March 7, 2026, Education Minister Sakina Itoo announced on Tuesday.
J&K Govt to launch online notary portal for streamlined services
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has initiated the process for launching an online notary portal and has directed the constitution of dedicated inspection teams.
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