Ministry of Minority Affairs releases list of Haj Group Organisers for Haj 2023
The government of India on Friday released a list of Haj Group Organisers for Haj 2023 which included 171 HGOs in Category -1 and 340 HGOs in Category -2.
According to a press statement by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, a total of 810 applications were received for the two categories (244 in category -1 and 566 in category -2) of which 280 applications were found not eligible.
The statement also added that a committee has been constituted in the Ministry to look into issues related to registration of HGOs for Haj 2023. Accordingly, the HGOs who wish to represent their case, may submit their representation to the ministry by 08-05-2023.
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Barber held for beating man to death over 'bidi' in east Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): A 32-year-old barber was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly beating a man to death following an altercation over a 'bidi' in east Delhi's Pandav Nagar area, police said.
A call regarding the incident that occurred near the bus stand road in Shashi Garden was received at 1.24 am, they said.
The victim was identified as Deepak (28), while the accused was Manoj, he added.
According to the police, during an argument, the accused picked up a wooden stick lying nearby and struck the victim repeatedly on the head. Multiple injuries and bruise marks were also found on the victim's forehead.
"Deepak was taken to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital, but doctors declared him brought dead," an officer said.
An FIR has been registered and further investigation is underway, the officer added.
