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(Search results - 58)IndiaSep 4, 2019, 5:45 PM IST
Kartarpur Corridor: India, Pakistan agree on visa-free travel; Pak wants to charge pilgrims for visiting shrine
India and Pakistan have held four technical meetings regarding the building of Kartarpur Corridor. From visa-free travel to charging devotees per visit, here is what both countries agreed and disagreed upon.
WorldSep 3, 2019, 4:54 PM IST
Kartarpur corridor: Pakistan all set to issue on-arrival visas to Sikh pilgrims
New Delhi and Islamabad have agreed that Pakistan would allow about 5,000 Sikh visitors per day into the country through the proposed Kartarpur corridor
IndiaAug 29, 2019, 7:01 PM IST
Kartarpur Corridor work resumes; Sikh pilgrims to travel visa-free
Days after the ruling government had called off on the construction of Kartarpur Corridor, work resumed on Thursday (August 29)
IndiaAug 18, 2019, 5:26 PM IST
Haj pilgrims return; Restrictions reimposed in parts of Srinagar after incidents of violence
The first batch of Haj pilgrims returned to Kashmir on Sunday. Several places in Srinagar witnessed clashes between groups of youth and security forces, leading to re-imposition of the curbs. Following the incidents of violence, restrictions continued in many parts of the Valley for the 14th day on Sunday.
Travel NewsAug 12, 2019, 6:08 PM IST
Room with a view: Mecca hotels offer VIP hajj experience
Mecca's finest hotels are lavishly appointed with shimmering marble, fine wood panelling and vast chandeliers, serving super-wealthy pilgrims from around the world.
IndiaAug 3, 2019, 3:04 PM IST
Kashmir under threat: Pakistan-sponsored terrorism brings life to standstill, but the fight is on
Here is how India is all set to face Operation Kashmir and foil Pakistan's efforts to disrupt peace in Kashmir
IndiaAug 2, 2019, 6:06 PM IST
Amarnath Yatra: Indian Army urges pilgrims, tourists to leave Kashmir over specific security threat; blames Pakistan
According to reports, the Amarnath Yatra pilgrims and tourists were asked to leave Kashmir, amid specific security threat to them. Indian Army blames Pakistan for trying to 'disrupt peace'.
IndiaJul 31, 2019, 5:31 PM IST
Amarnath yatra suspended till August 4; over 3 lakh pilgrims register for 46-day pilgrimage
Earlier too the Amarnath yatra was suspended on July 8 and July 13 due to a strike called by separatists in the Kashmir valley. The death toll has risen to 30 and this time yatra has been suspended till August 4 due to warning of bad weather
IndiaJul 24, 2019, 9:57 AM IST
Kanwar Yatra 2019: Kanvarias bowled over by bike, T-shirts of PM Modi, CM Yogi prints
Kanwar Yatra 2019 is an annual pilgrimage by the devotees of Lord Shiva to Haridwar and allied places. This year, T-shirts with prints of PM Modi and Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath are the main attractions for the devotees.
IndiaJul 15, 2019, 11:49 AM IST
Kartarpur corridor talks: Pakistan assures visa-free access to 5,000 pilgrims every day
Details of the Kartarpur bridge that India is building on its side were shared, and Pakistan side was urged to also build a bridge on their side
IndiaJul 2, 2019, 1:12 PM IST
Amarnath Yatra kicks off in Jammu and Kashmir; more than 8,000 pilgrims pay obeisance
Governor Satya Pal Malik also participated in the 'pratham puja' (first prayer) inside the 3880-metre high cave shrine and prayed for peace and prosperity at Amarnath in south Kashmir
IndiaJun 25, 2019, 12:02 PM IST
Manasarovar Yatra: About 40 pilgrims left stranded at India-China border
The stranded pilgrims made a video, reporting the entire incident and shared it with their relatives in Hyderabad. They also sought a rescue operation from the state government.
IndiaJun 12, 2019, 11:36 AM IST
Extreme heat in train kills 4 elderly pilgrims from Tamil Nadu
Several passengers, who were travelling along with the victims said that elderly people died due to excess heat.
IndiaJun 3, 2019, 12:46 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: Rough sea causes giant waves in Dhanuskodi coastal areas
The newly-laid Dhanushkodi road was shut for the tourists and pilgrims as the wind swept the area and giant waves hit the coast after the sea turned rough.
IndiaMar 9, 2019, 6:01 PM IST
Kartarpur Sahib Corridor: India to set up complex to help pilgrims
The government of India has plans to construct a state-of-the-art Passenger Terminal Building complex at Kartarpur Sahib Corridor. It will have al the necessary amenities to facilitate pilgrims visiting Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib