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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.
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Religion
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.
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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.
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Pilgrims allege neglect by Saudi authorities amid deadly Hajj heatwave
Pilgrims returning from Hajj are recounting harrowing experiences and alleged mistreatment during their pilgrimage.
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Kashmir
Heat stroke claims lives of 10 Kashmiri pilgrims during Hajj 2024 in Saudi Arabia
As the Hajj 2024 pilgrimage concluded, 10 Kashmiri pilgrims including a husband-wife duo have died due to 'heat stroke' in Arafat and Muzdalifa in Saudi Arabia.
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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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India
India, Saudi Arabia sign bilateral Hajj Agreement 2024
India and Saudi Arabia on Sunday formally signed Hajj Agreement 2024. The pact was signed during Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani's visit.
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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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