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Religion
Haj-2023: Almost 10,000 pilgrims from J-K to perform Haj this year
Close to 10,000 people from Jammu and Kashmir will perform the sacred pilgrimage of Haj as the draw of lots was held on Friday, officials said.
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Religion
Date of Haj 2023 forms extended till March 20: Er Aijaz Hussain
In a significant decision, the Haj Committee of India (HCoI) on Friday announced to extend the last date of Haj forms till March 20.
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Kashmir
Hajj aspirants to get passports from tomorrow
The Regional Passport Office Srinagar has decided to issue passports to the Hajj pilgrims from Thursday.
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Religion
VIP quota abolished in Haj Policy-2023
Haj Committee of India (HCoI) on Monday said that this year there will be 25 Haj embankment points while Haj application forms will be made available after three days.
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World
Saudi Arabia lifts restriction on Haj pilgrim numbers
Saudi Arabia will remove COVID-19 restrictions for the 2023 Haj season and host pre-pandemic numbers of pilgrims, the kingdom’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah said.
India
India signs bilateral agreement with Saudi Govt on Haj 2023
The Government of India signed a bilateral agreement with the Saudi Arabia kingdom for Haj 2023.
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Al-Nasr Hospitality inaugurates its branch office in Pulwama
Al-Nasr Hospitality Private Limited, which is popular for affordable and exclusive Hajj and Umrah services, inaugurated its branch office in sPulwama district.
Religion
First batch of Hajj pilgrims arrive in Srinagar
The first batch of 145 Hajj pilgrims arrived in Srinagar on Saturday. Senior officials ensured coordination and security checks at the arrival venue.
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NHRC intervenes in alleged harassment of Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in several states
The NHRC has taken cognisance of alleged incidents of harassment, intimidation and attacks against Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in different parts of the country.
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Govt in J&K will collapse on its own, BJP won’t topple it: LoP Sunil Sharma
Senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday said the present government in the Union Territory would "collapse on its own."
Time to review AFSPA as security situation improved in J&K: Minister Sakina Itoo
Sakeena Itoo on Friday said the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) should be reconsidered in view of an improved security environment in Jammu and Kashmir.
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