HYDERABAD: Relatives of Umrah pilgrims were anxiously waiting to hear about their loved ones after the horrific bus accident near the holy city of Madina in Saudi Arabia. A total of 44 pilgrims had left for Saudi Arabia on November 9 through two travel operators based in Hyderabad.

HYDERABAD: The Consulate General of India in Jeddah has set up a control room in view of the bus accident near Madina, involving Indian Umrah pilgrims.

CHANDIGARH: The Haryana Police, under their recently launched 'Operation Trackdown, have, in 11 days, arrested more than 3,000 criminals, said officials, adding that this has reinforced the state government’s firm commitment to ensure safety and dismantle organised crime syndicates.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab BJP Scheduled Caste (SC) Morcha, on Sunday, demanded the construction of a grand memorial to Guru Tegh Bahadur's disciples, who stood firmly with the ninth Sikh guru and fearlessly sacrificed their lives to protect the rights of religion and faith of the Kashmiri Pandits.

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday lifted the model code of conduct from Bihar, six states and one union territory following the conduct of Assembly polls and by-elections in respective states/UT. 

JAMMU: The Nagar Kirtan that started from Gurdwara Matan Sahib yesterday left for the next stage from Digiana Ashram, Jammu on the second day. On this occasion, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Mr. Manoj Sinha, specially participated and paid homage to Guru Sahib.