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...
28 Apr, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Relief camps established on Kedarnath Yatra route, handlers mandatory with horses, mulesRudraprayag administration is taking steps to ensure pilgrim safety on the Kedarnath Yatra route. Sector officers are deployed, and relief ...
27 Apr, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
Uttarakhand govt appoints PCS Sohan Singh as CEO of Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple CommitteeSohan Singh is now the Chief Executive Officer of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee. This appointment supports the upcoming Char Dha...
26 Apr, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Char Dham Yatra 2026 begins: Kedarnath opens tomorrow; Check registration process, helicopter booking, routes, dates and new rules hereChar Dham Yatra 2026: The 2026 Char Dham Yatra is in full swing, with the highly anticipated opening of the Kedarnath Dham portals schedule...
21 Apr, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Rudraprayag police gears up for Kedarnath Yatra with comprehensive traffic management planRudraprayag police are ready for the Kedarnath Yatra. A detailed traffic plan is in place to manage crowds and ensure smooth travel. The di...
21 Apr, 2026, 09.44 AM 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 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...
19 Apr, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Mathura boat capsize: Last pilgrim's missing body found, death toll climbs to 16Tragedy strikes Vrindavan as the death toll from a boat capsize reaches 16 with the recovery of the final missing pilgrim. The incident, wh...
16 Apr, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Amarnath Yatra 2026 registration starts: How to apply, dates, application form, health certificate & banks list - all you want to knowAmarnath Yatra 2026 will begin on July 3 and conclude on August 28, lasting 57 days. Registration opens on April 15 through online and offl...
15 Apr, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Saudi Arabia restricts Makkah entry from April 13; permit mandatory for residents and foreign nationalsSaudi Arabia has implemented new Hajj season regulations. Foreign nationals and residents without official permits are barred from entering...
13 Apr, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Amarnath Yatra 2026 to begin from July 3: Check important dates, registration details, eligibilityThe annual Amarnath Yatra will commence on July 3 and conclude on August 28, spanning 57 days. Registration opens April 15, with pilgrims a...
12 Apr, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
Boat tragedy: Punjab CM Mann questions lack of safety, says will speak to UP govt to curb such incidentsA boat carrying pilgrims capsized in Vrindavan. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated the boat was overloaded and lacked life jackets....
11 Apr, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
Uttarakhand government geared up for Char Dham Yatra, no cap on pilgrims: Chief Minister DhamiUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the removal of the pilgrim cap for the upcoming Char Dham Yatra, assuring comprehe...
10 Apr, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
'Mismanagement, VIP movement, self-promotion': Oppn slams Centre, UP govt over Maha Kumbh stampedeOpposition leaders have condemned the mismanagement at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, citing VIP movement and poor safety arrangements a...
29 Jan, 2025, 11.21 PM IST
Char Dham Yatra: Uttarakhand announces dates for Yatra, registration mandatory for pilgrimsThe Uttarakhand government announced the dates for the Char Dham Yatra and has made registration mandatory for all pilgrims.
25 Mar, 2023, 12.07 PM IST
Devotees start thronging Vaishno Devi Shrine as authorities reopen religious places in J&KThe shrine along with other religious places across the Union Territory reopened for devotees on Sunday morning after remaining closed for ...
16 Aug, 2020, 01.53 PM IST
Haj pilgrims march to Mina as journey of faith beginsChanting 'Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik' (I come to you, Oh my Lord, I come to you), pilgrims clad in white seamless cloth began moving to the ...
22 Sep, 2015, 01.48 PM IST