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Srinagar Airport to remain shut on these days: Check important advisory if you are planning a trip to KashmirSrinagar Airport faces potential flight disruptions from July to October 2026 due to proposed Indian Air Force runway maintenance. Operatio...02 Jun, 2026, 05.06 PM IST- Srinagar Airport announces partial runway closures for maintenance starting July 2026; total runway shutdown from October 1Srinagar Airport faces flight disruptions due to Indian Air Force runway maintenance. As part of the maintenanace, the runway will be unava...02 Jun, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
- Hajj flight redirected for Ahamedabad stopover due to Srinagar airport restrictions, baggage curbs for returning pilgrimsDue to payload restrictions at Srinagar Airport, Hajj pilgrims will experience adjustments to their baggage allowances. Akasa Air flights w...01 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
- Saudi Arabia opens Umrah visa applications for new season; pilgrim arrivals beginSaudi Arabia has opened Umrah visa applications for the 1448 AH season, with international pilgrims allowed to begin arriving from May 31, ...01 Jun, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
- Hajj travel becomes costlier for pilgrims as Iran-US war disrupts Gulf air routesPilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia for Hajj face higher travel costs. Airfares and packages have risen significantly due to increased fuel pr...30 May, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
- Pilgrims kick off hajj as war's trajectory hangs in the balanceOver 1.5 million Muslims have converged in Mecca for the annual hajj pilgrimage. This significant religious event unfolds against a backdro...25 May, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
- With ice cream and giant fans, Hajj pilgrims battle searing heatTo avoid the punishing sun, Inas Gamal abandoned her ambitious plan of spending the days ahead of the hajj praying in Mecca's Grand Mosque ...25 May, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
- Hajj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals despite Middle East warOver 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom for the upcoming hajj, according to a Saudi official, excee...23 May, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia to resume Umrah visa services from May 31; announces 2026-27 pilgrimage datesSaudi Arabia has unveiled the Umrah calendar for the 2026-27 season, resuming visa issuance on May 31, 2026. Pilgrims can enter Mecca from ...21 May, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
- Centre launches short Hajj package to cut pilgrimage duration to around 20 daysA new short Hajj package is now available for Indian pilgrims. This initiative allows professionals to complete their pilgrimage in about 2...16 May, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia warns pilgrims against fake Hajj permits, unauthorised visa offersSaudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is urging pilgrims to secure official Hajj permits exclusively through authorized channels to pre...07 May, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia replaces passport with digital ID for Hajj pilgrimsSaudi Arabia is now allowing Hajj pilgrims to use a digital identification for domestic travel, eliminating the need to carry physical pass...04 May, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
- Congress demands withdrawal of circular asking Haj pilgrims to pay Rs 10,000 moreThe Congress party has demanded the withdrawal of a Rs 10,000 airfare increase for Haj pilgrims. The party alleges the Modi government has ...03 May, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
- 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...20 Apr, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia eases Umrah departure rules, warns pilgrims against visa overstaysSaudi Arabia has implemented new measures to expedite Umrah pilgrim departures, mandating exits by April 18 to avoid penalties. Overstayers...24 Mar, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
- Saudi Arabia sets Umrah visa, travel deadlines ahead of HajjSaudi Arabia has set strict deadlines for Umrah visas and pilgrim travel to ensure a smooth transition to the Hajj season. Umrah visas will...20 Mar, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
- Rs100 cr Hajj House to be innaugrated in New Town by CM Mamata BanerjeeWest Bengal government built Rs 100 Hajj House in New Town would be inaugurated by chief minister Mamata Banerjee today.28 Jan, 2016, 03.10 PM IST
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