Kerala regrets refusal of plea for more Haj quota

Last Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012, 20:48

Kerala expressed disappointment over the Centre rejecting its request for raising the state`s Haj quota by determining the number of pilgrims.

Short validity passport for Haj pilgrims

Last Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012, 19:13

People who want to go on Haj but lack proper travel documents can now breathe easy as they will have the facility of a speedy short validity passport.

Concern in RS over missing Haj pilgrims

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 15:08

Concerns were expressed in the Rajya Sabha today over reports that 138 Haj pilgrims have gone missing and action was sought against Haj Committees for "mismanagement" and "irresponsible behaviour".

First flight of Haj pilgrims arrives in Srinagar

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 30, 2011, 15:08

The first flight of pilgrims who performed the holiest Muslim pilgrimage of Haj this year reached here Wednesday.

Flight with Bangla Hajis makes unscheduled landing

Last Updated: Thursday, November 24, 2011, 15:42

The GMG Airlines` flight was carrying Haj pilgrims who were returning to Bangladesh from Saudi Arabia.

Number of Indian Haj pilgrims crosses 1 lakh

Last Updated: Friday, October 28, 2011, 09:27

A total of 101,072 Indian pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia so far to perform the annual Haj pilgrimage, Indian officials in the country have said.