News Topic:Saudi Arabia
Religion
Hajj 2022: GoI urges Saudi government to accommodate Hajj aspirants aged 65 years
The Government of India (GoI) has mooted a proposal to the Hajj Ministry of Saudi Arabia suggesting considering Hajj aspirants who have attained the age of 65 years.
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Kashmir
25-year-old Pattan youth dies in Saudi Arabia
A 25-year-old youth from north Kashmir’s Baramulla district died after falling from a building in Saudi Arabia on Friday.
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Religion
5196 aspirants entitled to Hajj pilgrimage from J&K this year
The Saudi Arabia government on Friday announced the final Hajj 2022, stating that this year 55164 aspirants will perform the pilgrimage from India.
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World
Ukraine crisis becoming a problem for Gulf’s rich nations
Choosing sides in Ukraine's crisis would have once been easy for Gulf states, but growing ties with Moscow are forcing them to strike a balance.
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J&K
11,000 register for 2022 Hajj from J-K, Ladakh: Officials
At least 11,000 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have registered for the Hajj in the ensuing year scheduled to begin from May month.
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Religion
Saudi Arabia bans Tablighi Jamaat
Saudi Arabia has startled the Islamic world by banning the Tablighi Jamaat, calling it one of the gateways of terrorism.
Religion
Hajj Committee cancels application for Hajj this year
In view of the decision by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Hajj Committee of India on Tuesday cancelled all applications for the Hajj this year.
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World
World Health Organization declares Madina as Purest City
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Madinah Munawarah in Saudi Arabia as one of the purest cities in the world.
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J&K Govt degree colleges told to enforce strict attendance, working hours
J&K Higher Education Department directs government colleges to enforce biometric attendance, punctuality and working hours, warning of disciplinary action.
Police file chargesheet in alleged Rs 35 lakh cheque fraud case in Pulwama
EOW Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against a Pulwama resident in an alleged Rs 35 lakh cheque fraud case involving a cheque issued in his deceased father's name.
Two killed, around 80 shelters gutted in fire at Bemina’s Durbal area
At least two persons were killed and around 80 temporary shelters gutted after a massive fire broke out in the Durbal area of Bemina, Srinagar.
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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.