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Haj pilgrims trained on dos and donts
1 day, 11 hours ago

Haj pilgrims trained on dos and donts

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: City residents intending to embark on the Haj pilgrimage next year got valuable lessons on religious practices at the holy places as well as on travel and accommodation procedures and processes. They were speaking to Deccan Chronicle at the Telangana Haj Committee’s first training camp for Haj 2025 pilgrims. Haj Committee chairman Biabani advised pilgrims to maintain good health …

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Gauhati High Court Directs Haj Committee To Decide Issue Of Excess Fare Charged From Pilgrims Within 90 Days
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Gauhati High Court Directs Haj Committee To Decide Issue Of Excess Fare Charged From Pilgrims Within 90 Days

Live Law  

The Gauhati High Court recently directed the Central Haj Committee of India to dispose of the representations regarding excess airfare charged from Haj pilgrims of Assam, strictly in the light of the provisions contain in Section 42 of the Haj Committee Act, 2002, within 90 days. The single bench comprising Justice Soumitra Saikia was hearing a writ petition filed by …

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201 Indian pilgrims died during Haj pilgrimage 2024 due to health issues: Govt informs Lok Sabha
4 months, 4 weeks ago

201 Indian pilgrims died during Haj pilgrimage 2024 due to health issues: Govt informs Lok Sabha

India TV News  

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said more than 200 Indian pilgrims died during the Haj pilgrimage 2024, with a majority of the deaths being attributed to cardio-respiratory and cardio-pulmonary arrests. "The government of India has placed significant emphasis on the successful conduct of Haj operations and on ensuring the safety and well-being of Indian pilgrims," Rijiju said …

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Two Haj pilgrims from Bengaluru die in Mecca
6 months ago

Two Haj pilgrims from Bengaluru die in Mecca

Hindustan Times  

Two Haj pilgrims from Bengaluru died from extreme temperatures in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, according to officials in Saudi Arabia. Muslim pilgrims walk with umbrellas on the third day of the Satan stoning ritual, amid extremely hot weather, during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mina. “They collapsed due to the heat and high temperatures while walking about 50m towards Mecca to …

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This year, Kerala’s inaugural Haj flight from Karipur on May 21
7 months, 1 week ago

This year, Kerala’s inaugural Haj flight from Karipur on May 21

The Hindu  

The inaugural Haj flight this year from Kerala is set to take off from the Calicut international airport, Karipur, at 12.05 a.m. on May 21. Addressing a meeting of Haj officials at Karipur on May 14, Haj Committee chairman C. Mohammed Faizy said that Kerala would be sending the highest number of pilgrims for Haj this year under the government …

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Fill Remaining Vacancies Of Central Haj Committee Expeditiously : Supreme Court To Centre
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Fill Remaining Vacancies Of Central Haj Committee Expeditiously : Supreme Court To Centre

Live Law  

The Union Government informed the Supreme Court on Thursday of the updated status report on steps taken to complete the composition of the Central Haj Committee.The counsel for the petitioner, Senior Advocate Mr.Sanjay Hegde and Mr. Talha Abdul Rahman, brought attention to vacancies in the Central Haj Committee, and the Additional Solicitor General Mr. K M Nataraj, appearing. The Union …

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Haj pilgrims paid for chartered flight, made to board normal plane
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Haj pilgrims paid for chartered flight, made to board normal plane

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: The Gauhati High Court has set a 90-day deadline for the Haj Committee of India to dispose of two representations, filed by aggrieved Haj pilgrims from Assam alleging their excess flight fare was not refunded. During the hearing of a group writ petition filed by 137 pilgrims, the petitioners’ counsel FZ Mazumdar said tender was called for chartered flight …

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Steep decline in Haj applications against quota
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Steep decline in Haj applications against quota

Hindustan Times  

KANPUR: In recent years, there has been a steady decline in the number of people applying for Haj, according to the data from the state Haj committee. This year, the Haj process is underway, with the first installment set at ₹ 81,500 and the second installment at ₹ 1.70 lakhF By January 15, only 19,702 people had applied for Haj, …

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Haj 2024: India, Saudi Arabia ink agreement, over 1.75 lakh pilgrims quota fixed for this year
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Haj 2024: India, Saudi Arabia ink agreement, over 1.75 lakh pilgrims quota fixed for this year

India TV News  

Haj 2024: India and Saudi Arabia signed a bilateral agreement under which New Delhi has been allocated a quota of more than 1.75 lakh pilgrims for the 2024 annual Haj pilgrimage. Minority Affairs Minister Smriti Irani accompanied by Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024 with Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. …

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‘Make early arrangement for Haj 2024’
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Make early arrangement for Haj 2024’

The Hindu  

Telangana State Haj Committee chairman Mohammed Saleem on Wednesday wrote to Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Smriti Irani requesting the early announcement of Haj 2024, aiming to streamline logistical processes for the next Haj season. Mr. Saleem made the request so as to prevent delays in securing suitable accommodation, moallim services, fixing airfare and foreign exchange, and transportation arrangements, all …

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Bombay High Court Asks Haj Committee To Announce Fares Before Pilgrims Choose Embarkation Point
1 year, 4 months ago

Bombay High Court Asks Haj Committee To Announce Fares Before Pilgrims Choose Embarkation Point

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court asked that the Haj Committee of India to implement its guidelines and announce the fares in advance to enable the pilgrims to choose the nearest economical embarkation point, in a batch of writ petitions filed by 180 Haj pilgrims concerning fares for Aurangabad EP for the Haj Pilgrimage, 2023. Had these rates been announced prior to …

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'Let Pilgrims Go Without Psychological Pressure': Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Plea Against Stay On Suspension Of Haj Group Organisers’ Registration
1 year, 6 months ago

'Let Pilgrims Go Without Psychological Pressure': Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Plea Against Stay On Suspension Of Haj Group Organisers’ Registration

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today refused to entertain an appeal filed by the Union government against the Delhi High Court order which had stayed the suspension of registration of certain private Haj Group Organisers. ASG Sanjay Jain, appearing for the Union, argued that if the private Haj operators, which he described as "delinquents", were permitted to carry on Haj tours, it …

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76 women apply under Haj non-mahram category
1 year, 7 months ago

76 women apply under Haj non-mahram category

The Hindu  

As many as 76 women have applied to make the Haj pilgrimage from Telangana in the non-mahram category. The non-mahram category provides for women to make the Haj pilgrimage without a male companion. This is an increase in number since last year when we had received four applications,” a Telangana State Haj Committee official said. The sources also said that …

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Haj 2023: TS Haj panel continues to push for restoration of Rubath
1 year, 9 months ago

Haj 2023: TS Haj panel continues to push for restoration of Rubath

Deccan Chronicle  

The Nizam Rubath, which is free accommodation provided in Mecca for a select number of Hajis going through the Telangana State Haj Committee, who can save at least Rs 40,000 on the pilgrimage, remains uncertain even this year. According to official sources, despite attempts by the TS Haj committee, which remained in touch with officials of Nizam Rubath committee, there …

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RGIA to have special terminal for Hajis this year
1 year, 9 months ago

RGIA to have special terminal for Hajis this year

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: In order to be ensure hitch-free boarding and disembarking, the Shamshabad airport is coming up with a special terminal for Haj pilgrims this year. TS Haj Committee chairman Mohammed Saleem, who inspected the facilities on Monday, told Deccan Chronicle that the terminal will become operational by the time initial flights begin in May. The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport had …

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Nearly 6,000 pilgrims expected to perform Haj: TS Haj Committee
1 year, 9 months ago

Nearly 6,000 pilgrims expected to perform Haj: TS Haj Committee

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: With the easing of post-Covid restrictions and India’s quota nearly tripling to more than 1.75 lakh people for Haj this year, between 5,500 and 6,000 pilgrims from Telangana are expected go on the pilgrimage. The TS Haj Committee with the help of officials of the Regional Passport Office officials is ensuring that the aspirants have a smooth processing of …

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Haj pilgrims to have embarkation point at Vijayawada
1 year, 10 months ago

Haj pilgrims to have embarkation point at Vijayawada

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: AP State Haj Committee chairman Badwel Sheikh Gausal Azam and MLC Ishak Basha on Wednesday announced that AP government has decided to provide an embarkation point for Haj pilgrims at Vijayawada. The Haj committee chairman said state government will offer ₹60,000 as subsidy to each pilgrim whose annual income is up to ₹3 lakh per annum. Azam said it …

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No application fees for Haj pilgrims this year
1 year, 10 months ago

No application fees for Haj pilgrims this year

The Hindu  

There will be no application fees for Haj applicants this year, sources from the Ministry of Minority Affairs said on February 06, 2023. “Subject to the terms of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, single ladies may also apply, and Haj Committee of India may form a grouping with the ladies who applied under the category. “The ministry has also decided …

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Govt Decides to Do Away with VIP Haj Quota
1 year, 11 months ago

Govt Decides to Do Away with VIP Haj Quota

News 18  

The government has decided to do away with the discretionary Haj quota that was available with people in top constitutional posts and the minority affairs ministry, Union minister Smriti Irani said on Wednesday while asserting that the step has been taken as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resolve to end ‘VIP culture’. Minority Affairs Minister Irani hit out at …

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AAP reacts sharply after Delhi L-G includes Congress councillor in Haj committee, terms it 'illegal'
1 year, 11 months ago

AAP reacts sharply after Delhi L-G includes Congress councillor in Haj committee, terms it 'illegal'

India TV News  

AAP vs L-G: The Aam Aadmi Party reacted sharply after Lieutenant-Governor VK Saxena on Friday announced the members of the Delhi Haj Committee that included a Congress councillor. The Haj Committee consists of BJP MP Gautam Gambhir, two MLAs from the Aam Aadmi Party, Abdul Rehman and Haji Yunus, a Congress councillor Naziya Danish, a theologian who specialises in Islam …

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Plea to include Vijayawada airport for ensuing Haj pilgrimage
2 years, 1 month ago

Plea to include Vijayawada airport for ensuing Haj pilgrimage

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh Haj Committee chairman Badwel Shaik Gausal Azam has urged Union minister for minority affairs Smriti Irani to re-declare Vijayawada international airport for Haj pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh. Azam said that many international flights have resumed their operations from Vijayawada airport. He urged Irani to permit the Hajj committee to visit Saudi Arabia one month before to resolve …

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Performance of Haj is A Sacred Religious Ceremony, Not Appropriate To Term It As A Commercial Activity: Sr. Adv. Arvind Datar Argues Before Supreme Court
2 years, 7 months ago

Performance of Haj is A Sacred Religious Ceremony, Not Appropriate To Term It As A Commercial Activity: Sr. Adv. Arvind Datar Argues Before Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday resumed hearing on a string of petitions filed by various tour operators and state Haj organisers on differential GST levied on Haj pilgrims. Mr. Datar: "In the impugned order, the government has given a finding, a fact-finding, on the fact that the service is provided in India" Indicating the GST Mega Exemption notification, Mr. Datar …

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Andhra Pradesh Haj panel selects 1,201 pilgrims through draw of lots
2 years, 7 months ago

Andhra Pradesh Haj panel selects 1,201 pilgrims through draw of lots

The Hindu  

The Andhra Pradesh Haj Committee led by its chairperson Ghouse Lazam conducted the Qurrah in Kurnool on Monday and published the names of 1,201 piligrims who were chosen of the 1,416 people who had submitted applications for the pilgrimage. Mr. Lazam said that the persons chosen through the draw of lots needed to deposit their passports, health and fitness certificates, …

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Madras High Court Weekly Roundup: April 4 to April 10, 2022
2 years, 8 months ago

Madras High Court Weekly Roundup: April 4 to April 10, 2022

Live Law  

A weekly round-up of important cases from Madras High Court and its subordinate courts. Law Officers Render Their Services Above Self, Must Be Given Due Respect: Madras High Court Issues Directions To Govt Case Title: M. Ramasamy v. State represented by its chief secretary and anr Citation: 2022 LiveLaw 135 The Madras High Court has issued a series of directions …

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