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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.

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...

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...

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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LG Sinha chairs high-level security review; Orders heightened alert across Kashmir

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting of senior police and civil administration officials at the Police Control Room in Kashmir.

Schools, colleges to remain closed in Kashmir until March 7

All schools and colleges across the Kashmir Division will remain closed till March 7, 2026, Education Minister Sakina Itoo announced on Tuesday.

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