Char Dham Yatra: Uttarakhand govt extends ban on VIP darshan till May 31

Dehradun: In view of the continuous surge in the number of pilgrims visiting the Char Dham Yatra, the Uttarakhand government has decided to extend the ban on “VIP Darshan” till May 31 this year. In a letter to all Chief Secretaries of the states, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi said, “I would like to inform … Read more

2024 Hajj: NACHON raises fare to N8.5m, registered pilgrims to pay additional N1.9m

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has once again increased the rate for the 2024 Hajj citing foreign exchange rate adjustment. About 49,000 pilgrims who had earlier paid the old fees of N4.9 million each to the commission are to pay an additional N1.9 million each on or before 28 March, while new registration … Read more