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Saudi Arabia warns visa overstayers of penalties and deportation ahead of HajjSaudi Arabia has issued a stern warning to visitors against overstaying their visas, with violators facing potential jail time, hefty fines...
Saudi Arabia allows six categories to enter Mecca as Hajj restrictions beginSaudi Arabia is tightening entry to Mecca for Hajj. Six groups can now get permits through the Absher Individuals platform. These include P...
Hajj vs Umrah visas 2026: What Indian pilgrims must know as Saudi Arabia bars visit visas, tightens entry normsSaudi Arabia has implemented stricter entry rules for Hajj 2026, barring visit visa holders and requiring official permits for access to ho...
Saudi Arabia bars visit visa holders from Hajj, entry restricted without permitSaudi Arabia has prohibited all visit visa holders from performing Hajj this year, restricting entry to Mecca and holy sites solely to thos...
Make tirths safe for all kinds of yatrisIndia's religious tourism faces risks from stampedes, a recurring issue. Recent events highlight the need for universal safety. Current sol...
Chardham Yatra registration 2026 starts: Check online process, fees, temple opening dates, helicopter service chargesChardham Yatra registration 2026: Online registration for the 2026 Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand has commenced. Char Dham temples will ope...
Taking children to Sabarimala trek? Police urge this must-wear safety device for every kidSabarimala gets new child safety measure: Police are ensuring young pilgrims' safety at Sabarimala with new armbands. Children under ten re...
Uttarakhand tourism dept to prepare master plan for crowd management at religious placesFollowing the Mansa Devi temple tragedy, Uttarakhand is set to enhance pilgrim safety. The Tourism Department will create a master plan for...
Hajj 2025: What to know about safety, costs, and new rulesMuslims gather in Mecca for the Hajj. Pilgrims face challenges like extreme heat, leading to safety measures. Saudi Arabia bans children un...
Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia to penalise violators of new rules for pilgrims; check regulations, advisory & details hereSaudi Arabia has announced strict measures for the upcoming Hajj season, targeting unauthorized pilgrims with hefty fines up to 20,000 Riya...
New rules for 2025 Hajj: No children allowed, preference for first-time pilgrimsSaudi Arabia has introduced new Hajj regulations for the 2025 pilgrimage, including a ban on children to avoid overcrowding risks. First-ti...
Saudi Arabia restricts travelers from 14 nations to single-entry visas to curb unauthorized Hajj pilgrimsStarting February 1, 2025, Saudi Arabia will issue only single-entry visas valid for 30 days to travelers from 14 countries, including Indi...
'Same Ganges, No stampede': Thyrocare founder's safe, affordable and peaceful 'Kumbh in Rishikesh' goes viralDr. A. Velumani shared his peaceful experience at the Kumbh Mela in Rishikesh, contrasting it with the crowded and dangerous events at Pray...
Kumbh is coming, manage the crowdsA stampede at the Tirumala Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh highlights India's poor crowd management despite the wealth and popularity of ...
Historic start for Char Dham Yatra: Uttarkashi welcomes over 3,60,000 pilgrimsOn Friday, 9,812 pilgrims visited Yamunotri Dham, while 13,602 made their way to Gangotri Dham. This surge in devotees brings the total to ...
Char Dham Yatra to begin from September 18, says Uttarakhand CMThe Nainital High Court on Thursday lifted the ban on Char Dham Yatra and allowed only fully Covid vaccinated people with a mandatory COVID...
Haj stampede: Death toll of Indians killed rises to 18The death toll of Indian pilgrims has risen to 18 in the grisly stampede at the Haj which has so far claimed the lives of 717 people, the w...