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Srinagar doctor dies of Coronavirus in Saudi Arabia
A 69-year-old doctor from Nishat area of Srinagar has died of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia, his family friend said on Thursday.
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Religion
Saudi Arabia mulls cancelling Hajj for first time: Report
Saudi Arabian authorities were considering cancelling the annual Hajj pilgrimage season for the first time since the establishment of the Kingdom in 1932, after the number of coronavirus infections exceeded 100,000, a senior official said.
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World
Saudi Arabia ends death penalty for minors and floggings
DUBAI — Saudi Arabia's King Salman has ordered an end to the death penalty for crimes committed by minors, according to a statement by...
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Religion
COVID-19: Saudi asks Muslims to hold off Hajj plans
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Hajj minister asked Muslims on Tuesday to temporarily defer preparations for the annual pilgrimage amid uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic.Earlier...
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Religion
Hajj 2015: First batch of pilgrims to return on September 30
Minister for Hajj and Auqaf Mr. Abdul Rehman Veeri today directed officials for ensuring adequate arrangements to facilitate their hassle-free arrival.
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Hajj 2014: First batch of pilgrims leaves from J&K
The first batch of pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir for Haj 2014 left the summer capital of Srinagar on Wednesday on a direct flight to Madina in Saudi Arabia.
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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo
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J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers
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