News Topic:Jammu & Kashmir State Haj Committee

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.

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.

Jammu and Kashmir welcomes first batch of Hajj pilgrims home

As the annual Hajj pilgrimage concluded earlier this week, the first batch of pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir landed at Srinagar International Airport on Saturday evening.

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.

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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Mubarak Gul defers press conference amid uncertainty over role in NC

NC leader Mubarak Gul has deferred his November 4 press conference amid uncertainty over his organisational role and dissatisfaction following the Cabinet expansion.

JP Nadda likely to inaugurate AIIMS Kashmir

Union Health Minister JP Nadda is likely to inaugurate AIIMS Awantipora on November 5. The institute has been developed at a revised cost of over Rs 2,160 crore.

Eight prominent leaders likely to quit Apni Party

At least eight to nine prominent Apni Party leaders are reportedly considering resignation ahead of a crucial meeting with Altaf Bukhari in Srinagar on Thursday.

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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.

NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.