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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 …

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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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 …

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 …

The Union government has directed states/UTs and medical colleges to depute male and female Muslim doctors, dentists and paramedics working in government hospitals for monitoring the health of Haj Pilgrims. Apart from prior medical screening of the pilgrims before they embark on the journey, pilgrims will also be provided healthcare in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in health facilities along …

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 …

The online application process for Haj 2022 began on Monday with Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi announcing significant reforms and enhanced facilities for the pilgrimage. While announcing Haj 2022 at Haj House in south Mumbai, Naqvi said the entire Haj process will be 100 per cent digital/online. India sends 2 lakh Haj pilgrims every year and this …

Online application process for Haj 2022 begins, Union minister Naqvi announces reforms

On Monday, Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi announced Haj 2022 at Haj House in south Mumbai. First, the entire Haj process will be done digitally or online, he said.. @narendramodi Govt brought major reforms in Haj- removal of Haj subsidy;Haj process becoming 100 % digital/online;lifting restriction on women performing Haj only with “Mehram”,no additional financial burden on …

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Haj 2022 process in India to be 100% digital: Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has said the entire Haj 2022 process in India will be 100 per cent digital. The Haj 2022 will be announced after consultations with different departments concerned in the upcoming Haj review meeting to be held in New Delhi on October 21, the statement said. Arrangements for special training for Haj 2022 regarding …

Haj 2022 process in India to be completely digital, says Union Minister Naqvi

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Tuesday said some frustrated political players are doubting the efficacy of coronavirus vaccines made in India. Speaking after chairing a meeting of Haj Committee of India officials and Haj Group organisers at Haj House in south Mumbai, Naqvi said these "failed and frustrated political players" had earlier questioned the relief measures …

Haj pilgrims will have to submit COVID-19 negative report 72 hours prior to their journey to Saudi Arabia in 2021, Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Saturday. Naqvi also said embarking points for Haj 2021 have been reduced to ten in view of the COVID-19 situation and the feedback received from Air India and other agencies. Naqvi said applications …

The online application process for Haj 2021 started on Saturday as Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi announced that the pilgrims will have to deal with significant changes in view the coronavirus pandemic. Naqvi said that Haj 2021 is scheduled for June-July 2021 and the entire pilgrimage process is being held in accordance with the necessary guidelines issued …