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‘8% rise in Haj pilgrims’

Last Updated: Saturday, October 27, 2012, 22:37

There has been an 8 percent rise in the number of Haj pilgrims this season in comparison to the last time.

Haj pilgrims from Bhopal leave for Mecca

Last Updated: Friday, October 12, 2012, 13:30

The last Haj flight with 65 pilgrims from the city left late last night for the holy city of Mecca via Bangalore from the Raja Bhoj International Airport here.

AIMPLB member alleges misbehaviour with Haj pilgrims at airport

Last Updated: Thursday, October 11, 2012, 13:36

An AIMPLB member has alleged misbehaviour on the part of the Raja Bhoi International Airport authority with the Haj pilgrims.

AI flight cancelled after being hit by vehicle

Last Updated: Monday, October 8, 2012, 10:48

A Jeddah-bound Air India flight carrying over 400 passengers was cancelled after it suffered damage when a vehicle hit it.

1.7 lakh Indians to perform Haj this year

Last Updated: Monday, September 17, 2012, 15:19

About 1.7 lakh Indian Haj pilgrims will arrive in Saudi Arabia this year and elaborate arrangements have been put in place to receive them.

Haj pilgrims caught in fight over Nizam`s rubath

Last Updated: Friday, August 3, 2012, 15:49

Over 350 Haj pilgrims selected for free accommodation in the `rubath` of Nizam are caught in a fight between its caretaker and the Wakf Committee.

SC reduces govt`s discretionary quota seats for Haj pilgrims

Last Updated: Monday, July 23, 2012, 15:32

The SC bench said 200 seats would be reserved for the Haj Committee of India (HCI).

Around 1.25 lakh Haj pilgrims to be covered under govt subsidy

Last Updated: Friday, July 20, 2012, 13:09

Around 1.25 lakh Haj pilgrims will be covered this year under the subsidy scheme of the government, which also decided to go for competitive bidding for airlines to negotiate fares.

SIM cards free of cost to Haj pilgrims

Last Updated: Sunday, July 8, 2012, 15:25

In Tamil Nadu, the committee would distribute 3,315 SIM cards to Muslims who were selected for Haj pilgrimage.

Krishna assures Andamans governor on Haj pilgrims

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 22:33

External Affairs minister SM Krishna has written to the Anadamans Lt Governor Bhupinder Singh that the request for increased quota for Haj pilgrims from the islands would be given due attention.

Akhilesh wants UP quota of Haj pilgrims be hiked

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 22:26

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said better facilities would be provided to Haj pilgrims this year and he would write a letter to the Centre to increase the state`s quota of pilgrims.

Maha minister seeks central study group on Haj fac

Last Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012, 23:43

Maharashtra government`s Minority Development department on Monday demanded that Centre set up a study group to facilitate a smooth journey for Haj pilgrims.