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 …
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 …
HYDERABAD: A near-stampede-like situation was witnessed at the Haj House in Nampally as the deadline for the TS Minority Finance Corporation's bank-linked subsidy scheme neared. Following the state government's recent Rs 120 crore grant to the corporation, the number of applications had surpassed 1.5 lakh by Tuesday, however only 5,000 applicants will be eligible for the subsidy plan of Rs …
Hyderabad: A section of Haj pilgrims from the state took to social media to hit out at authorities over an array of issues, ranging from inconveniences during flights to lack of amenities at the hotel they are being accommodated in. Pilgrims of one of the batches sent from the state said that there is one washing machine and one fridge …