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Ayodhya trip marred by poor hotel stay, 6 senior citizens win Rs 1.8 lakh compensation

July 23, 2026 3:14 pm

The complainants, all retirees and senior citizens, had booked accommodation in Ayodhya for a pilgrimage in July 2024 through the IRCTC and MakeMyTrip platforms.

Hemkund Sahib Yatra 2026: How to reach, trek route, and what pilgrims should know

June 06, 2026 6:09 pm

Registration is mandatory for all pilgrims and vehicles undertaking the Hemkund Sahib Yatra.

Uttarakhand’s Rudranath Temple is set to reopen; here's everything you need to know

May 07, 2026 5:10 pm

Rudranath temple is located at an altitude of 2290 meters above sea level, and can be reached only after taking up a challenging trek.

Shaheedi Jor Mela: 12 long-route trains to halt briefly at Sirhind from Dec 25 to 27; check list here

December 25, 2025 3:06 pm

Northern Railway made this special arrangement considering the influx of pilgrims visiting historic gurdwaras about 5 km from the Sirhind railway station.

Over 180 companies of paramilitary forces deployed for Amarnath Yatra in Jammu

June 27, 2025 2:31 pm

A multi-tier security setup is being put in place for the annual Amarnath Yatra, with more than 180 companies of paramilitary forces deployed in the Jammu region, officials said.

Religious tours to Iran-Iraq to resume, some pilgrims to stay back due to fragile ceasefire

June 25, 2025 8:23 pm

Around 3,000 Shia pilgrims from India had almost given up hopes of being able to go to Iran-Iraq for Muharram this year, due to the closure of airspace amid the Israel-Iran war.

With Shimla Agreement in suspension, SGPC cancels Sikh pilgrimage to Pakistan for Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s death anniversary

June 17, 2025 12:19 pm

The pilgrimage is undertaken as part of a longstanding arrangement under the Shimla Agreement, which permits Sikh pilgrims to visit Pakistan four times a year.

Final preparations done for Palkhi; tight vehicle curbs in place

June 16, 2025 9:36 pm

430 dindis, dedicated trucks, and restricted private vehicles mark a well-planned start to the Ashadhi Wari

Three dead after bus carrying pilgrims overturns in Gujarat’s Banaskantha

October 07, 2024 2:55 pm

Other passengers of the private luxury bus, which was carrying 56 people from the pilgrimage spot of Ambaji to Khedbrahma, are under treatment.

All you need to know about AAP govt’s pilgrimage scheme in Punjab

November 28, 2023 12:34 pm

As many as 10 buses will depart per day for these shrines from all over Punjab.

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