News Topic:Hajj

Hajj 2026: One week left, J&K Hajj applications far below mark

With just a week left before the deadline for Hajj 2026 applications, J&K has so far received only 28.42% of its expected applications, an official said on Thursday.

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.

Flight disruptions derail Hajj journey for aspirants in Kashmir

In a distressing situation for Hajj aspirants in Kashmir, around 60% of pilgrims remain stranded in the Valley due to the prolonged closure of Srinagar Airport.

LG flags off J&K’s first batch of Hajj pilgrims from Srinagar International Airport

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday flagged off the first batch of Haj pilgrims of Jammu and Kashmir from Srinagar International Airport.

J&K politicians raise concern over reported 80% slash in private Hajj quota

Jammu and Kashmir's top mainstream politicians have expressed concern over reports of an abrupt 80 per cent cut in India's private Hajj quota.

JKAHUC urges Saudi Ministry to act against fraudulent hotel booking agents in Madina

The Jammu & Kashmir Association of Hajj & Umrah Companies (JKAHUC) has issued an urgent plea to the Ministry of Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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.

Final Hajj flight returns to Srinagar, 11 pilgrims succumb to heat stroke

The final flight of the Hajj 2024, carrying 317 pilgrims, landed at Srinagar International Airport on Friday morning, marking the conclusion of this year's pilgrimage.

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MBBS Fraud: Karnataka siblings charge-sheeted by Crime Branch Kashmir

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EAM assures protection J&K residents in Iran: Omar Abdullah

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said he has spoken to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar regarding the evolving situation in Iran.

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