MEA slams ‘fake’ reports on Saudi visa issue, says temporary restrictions on short term visas during Haj

MEA slams 'fake' reports on Saudi visa issue, says temporary restrictions on short term visas during Haj

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday termed media reports of Saudi Arabia suspending issuance of block work visas for citizens from 14 countries, including India, as “fake”, asserting that the Saudi government has not issued any notification on the matter. “This CLAIM is … Read more

CM Omar Abdullah Urges Govt To Arrange Additional Haj Flights From Srinagar To Clear Backlog

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday urged the Centre to arrange additional Haj flights from Srinagar to clear the backlog of pilgrims caused by the closure of airports during the military standoff between India and Pakistan. “I have taken up with the government of India the urgent need to arrange additional … Read more

Saudi Arabia: Medical, transport services reviewed to ensure seamless experience for Indian Haj pilgrims

Follow Us on Google News Riyadh, May 15 (IANS) Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Suhel Khan conducted an inspection on Thursday of various functional desks, branch offices, and branch dispensaries set up to facilitate services to Indian Haj pilgrims. He was accompanied by Indian Consul (Haj) Muhammed Abdul Jaleel and other coordinators. “Ambassador Suhel Khan … Read more

LG flags off J&K’s 1st batch of Haj pilgrims from Srinagar International Airport

SRINAGAR, MAY 04: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today flagged off the first batch of Haj pilgrims of the Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir from Srinagar International Airport. The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the pilgrims and extended his greetings and best wishes for a safe pilgrimage and a truly fulfilling spiritual experience. He prayed for peace … Read more

Safeena Baig Steps Down as Haj Committee Chairperson; Resignation Accepted by Govt

Srinagar, Apr 12: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has officially accepted the resignation of Safeena Baig from the post of Chairperson, Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Haj Committee. “In terms of section of 24 of Haj Committee Act, 2002, the resignation of Ms. Safeena Baig as Chairperson, the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Haj … Read more

Haj 2025: Indian officials review arrangements in Saudi Arabia

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi/Riyadh, April 12 (IANS) Setting the tone for Haj 2025, Secretary of the Ministry of Minority Affairs Dr Chandra Shekhar Kumar is currently on a visit to Saudi Arabia to review preparations for this year’s pilgrimage, an official said on Saturday. Dr Kumar expressed satisfaction over the hygienic, stress-free … Read more

Nitish Kumar attends Iftar party at Haj Bhawan in Patna (Lead)

Follow Us on Google News Patna, March 27 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar attended the Iftar party organised at Haj Bhawan in Patna on Thursday amid ‘Saugat-e-Modi’ campaign launched by the BJP to reach out to Muslims community. ‘Saugat-e-Modi’ campaign will reach out to 32 lakh Muslim families and will bring happiness to the … Read more

Bihar CM attends Iftar party at Haj Bhawan in Patna

Follow Us on Google News Patna, March 27 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took part in the Iftar party organised at the Haj Bhawan in Patna on Thursday. He was accompanied by the State Rural Works Department Minister Ashok Chaudhary, Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, Minority Affairs Minister Mohd. Zama Khan, and several … Read more

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