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Karnataka High Court permits serving free food after voting

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Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday allowed distribution and serving of free food at hotels after voting in the Karnataka Assembly elections on Wednesday.
The court has permitted hotels to serve food in order to encourage voting. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) had prohibited serving of free food on election day after voting as many hotels came up with the offer.
The State Election Commission had also warned hotels of strict action on this count. However, the Hotel Owners’ Association and the owners of Nisarga Grand Hotel in Bengaluru had challenged the order and approached the high court. The high court, after admitting the petition, has quashed the orders in this regard by the BBMP and the State Election Commission.

Senior counsel Satish Bhat, who appeared for the Hotel Owners’ Association and the Nisarga Grand Hotel, submitted before the court that the hotels have come up with the offer to create awareness among the voters.
It would have been a lure if the food was to be offered before voting, the court noted. The food will be served only after checking the black ink mark on the fingers of the voters. Considering this argument, the court permitted serving of food.
Krishnaraja S.P., the owner of Nisarga Grand Hotel, welcomed the decision.
“Free food and cold drink are served to the voters after polling at the hotel to create awareness among the electorate,” Krishnaraja said.
Nisarga Grand Hotel will offer butter dosa, Mysuru pak (sweet dish) and cold drinks to the people after voting. Free cinema tickets will also be offered to 100 first-time voters, he said.

Many hotels across the state have made similar offers.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

May 9, 2023
Haj 2023: Saudi announces start of issuing permits for domestic pilgrims

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Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah announced the start of issuing Haj permits to domestic pilgrims, starting today, Friday, 15th of Shawwal.
In a statement, the ministry confirmed that completing the necessary immunizations is a prerequisite for issuing permits.
It indicated that the immunizations required to be taken are: the COVID-19 vaccine, the meningitis vaccine, and the seasonal influenza vaccine.

The Ministry of Haj indicated that the last time to complete the immunizations is ten days before the start of the Haj season.
It is noteworthy that the Pilgrims Housing Committee had announced the start of receiving applications for permits for buildings designed to accommodate pilgrims since September 2022, and it is still continuing until now.
On January 5, Kingdom announced the start of the registration period for the Haj pilgrimage 2023 for citizens and residents in the Kingdom.
On January 10, Kingdom announced that it will no longer impose limits on the number of pilgrims for this year’s Haj after three years of restrictions to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Kingdom expects to receive two million pilgrims during this season.

The number of pilgrims during the 2022 season reached 899,353, including 779,919 from outside the Kingdom, while the 2021 season was limited to 60,000, compared to only 10,000 in 2020.
Saudi Arabia had received 2.5 million pilgrims in 2019, in the last season before the pandemic.
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May 5, 2023
Saudi Arabia: Permits for performing Umrah to continue post Ramzan

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Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirmed that the condition for obtaining a permit to perform Umrah “continues” after the month of Ramzan.
This came in response to an inquiry on the ministry’s Twitter account, asking if an Umrah permit is still required after Ramzan.
In response, the ministry of Hajj and Umrah stated that in order to perform the rituals of Umrah, a permit must be obtained from the Nusuk or Tawakkalna platforms, provided that the applicant is not infected with or has been in contact with a person infected with the COVID-19 virus.

The ministry also indicated that pilgrims and visitors can move between Makkah and Al-Madinah and all cities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) during the period of their stay and the period of its validity.
It is worth noting that the ministry had set the tenth of Shawwal as the last date for domestic pilgrims to pay the third and final instalment of their Haj ritual reservation.
The final instalment is 40 percent of the set fee for packages approved during this pilgrimage season.
This year, the issuance of official permits will start on May 5, which is the 15th of Shawwal.

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April 25, 2023
NMC permits 6 of 9 Telangana medical colleges to start classes

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Hyderabad: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has granted permission to six government medical colleges to start classes for the upcoming academic year.
Telangana Health minister T Harish on Wednesday announced that the NMC has approved the proposals to set up the medical colleges in Jangaon, Khammam, Vikarabad, and Bhupalpally districts.
In the first week of April, the NMC approved two medical colleges to be set up in the Kamareddy and Kumaram Bheem Asifabad districts.

The six medical colleges will function under Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS).
Harish Rao on Wednesday, said, “The approval process of Nirmal, Karimnagar and Sircilla Medical Colleges reached the final stage.”
“Delighted to share that, out of 9 medical colleges to be started this year, 6 medical colleges already have got permission, i.e., Jangaon, Asifabad, Kamareddy, Khammam, Vikarabad, Bhupalpally. The approval process of Nirmal, Karimnagar and Sircilla Medical Colleges reached the final stage,” he said in a tweet.
Telangana govt is briskly moving forward in setting up one medical college per district towards CM Sri #KCR Garu’s vision of #ArogyaTelangana
Delighted to share that, out of 9 medical colleges to be started this year, 6 medical colleges already have got permissions, i.e.,… pic.twitter.com/e8WItzag3F
— Harish Rao Thanneeru (@BRSHarish) April 19, 2023
Harish Rao further said that the Telangana government is briskly moving forward in setting up one medical college per district towards chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao’s vision of “ArogyaTelangana.”
Kamareddy and Jangaon medical college proposals have been approved on basis that all the deficiencies pointed out by the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) will be rectified within a period of 3 months.

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April 21, 2023
Delhi HC permits ex-PFI chairman to withdraw plea for medical release

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New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday permitted former Popular Front of India (PFI) Chairman Erappungal Abubacker to withdraw his plea seeking bail on grounds of ill health.
A division bench of Justices Siddharth Mridul and Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav allowed Abubuacker to approach the trial court for relief.
Abubacker’s counsel Adit Pujari, sought leave to withdraw the plea from the high court with the liberty to approach the trial court in view of the fact that the NIA has already filed the charge sheet in the matter.

“Leave and liberty granted and we have not expressed any opinion on the matter,” the court said.
Counsel for National Investigation Agency (NIA) said that Abubacker cannot be released only on medical grounds and that the merit has to be argued.
Abubacker is lodged in the national capital’s Tihar jail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act case.
On March 13, the High Court directed the medical superintendent of the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) to file Abubacker’s MRI reports conducted on January 29, on or before the next date of hearing.
On February 2, the court granted time to the NIA to file a response to an application moved by Abubacker challenging the order of a special judge rejecting his bail application on medical grounds.

During the last hearing, the counsel for NIA had submitted that a medical report has been submitted by the Tihar Jail.
To this, the court responded that it is not on record. “You’ll have to place it on record. We’ll assume that the report says you’re alright! This house arrest we are not permitting,” the court had said.
Abubacker was arrested by the NIA on September 22, 2022, and charged under the provisions of the UAPA.
He has been in judicial custody since October 6, 2022. He was active in organisations like the Ideal Students League, Jamaat-e-Islami, and the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI).
According to Abubacker, he is suffering from multiple ailments, including a rare type of oesophagus cancer, Parkinson’s disease, hypertension, diabetes, and loss of vision.
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April 6, 2023
Saudi: Permits not needed for prayer at two holy mosques in last 10 days of Ramzan

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Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah said that it is not required to obtain a permit to pray in the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the last ten days of the holy month of Ramzan, local media reported.
The Beneficiary Care Service Department under the ministry made this announcement through its official Twitter account in response to inquiries in this regard.
The statement clarified that worshippers do not need to obtain a permit to offer prayers at the two holy mosques with the condition that they do not have a COVID-19 infection or contact with a person infected with the virus.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Haj revealed that a permit is mandatory for performing Umrah or visiting Rawda Sharif, and if a person is not confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 or has been in contact with an infected person, they can get a permit for the same through Nusuk application or Tawakalna application.
For those who plan to observe Itekaf during the last ten days of Ramzan, registration is open and will continue until the tenth of Ramzan, according to the statement of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques.
This year, Ramzan is expected to start on March 23 in the UAE, but the exact date is likely to be announced by the moon sighting committee on the night of March 22.
Eid-Al-Fitr is expected to be on Friday, April 21, 2023.
Eid holidays will be from Ramzan 29 until Shawwal 3 – based on the Islamic calendar. The exact date of the start of Ramzan and Eid-Al-Fitr will be confirmed closer to the date, based on the moon-sighting tradition.

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March 21, 2023
Ramzan: Up to Rs 22 lakh fine for distributing iftar meals without permits in Dubai
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Abu Dhabi: Dubai residents who distribute iftar meals to the public during Ramzan without a permit could be fined 5,000 Dirhams (Rs 1,12,465) to 100,000 Dirhams (Rs 22,49,814), the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities (IACAD) announced in Dubai on Friday.
Imprisonment could also be given from 30 days to a year.
After a short ban due to COVID-19 safety measures, it is allowed to serve food to the less fortunate but anyone doing so needs permission.
Permission can be obtained from the website of the IACAD or by calling 800600.
Documents required
Fill in the location of the distribution
Name and location of the restaurant from where the food is sourced
During the holy month of Ramzan, it is customary for Muslims to engage in charity work, giving food and money to help those less fortunate.
However, it is important to ensure that donated meals are safe for consumption, and obtaining a permit is a necessary step to achieving this goal.
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March 20, 2023
Judge permits Imran Khan to go back after marking attendance outside Islamabad court

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Islamabad: Additional District and Sessions Judge (ADSJ) Zafar Iqbal on Saturday permitted PTI Chairman Imran Khan to go back after marking his attendance outside the Islamabad Judicial Complex where the PTI chief is set to be indicted in the Toshakhana case, media reported.
“The situation as it is, the hearing and appearance cannot proceed that is why all those who have gathered here should disperse after marking attendance. There is no need for shelling or pelting, the hearing cannot be held today,” the judge said, Dawn reported.
He added that once the PTI chief’s signatures were received then it could be later discussed at what date to hold Imran’s appearance again.
People inside the courtroom were facing difficulties due to the effects of the teargas and the windows were pelted by stones as well, Dawn reported.
As Imran and his motorcade earlier reached outside the Islamabad Judicial Complex, he alleged that he was not being allowed to enter the court’s premises.
In an audio message released to the media, Imran said: “I am waiting outside the (judicial complex’s) door for 15 minutes and am fully trying to enter but they’ve done teargas (shelling) and erected checkpoints and it seems they don’t want that I reach here.”
Despite that, he reiterated that he was outside the complex and was attempting to enter it.
A large number of party workers, who were accompanying the former Prime Minister, are attempting to escort him onto court premises, but due to security arrangements, they were not being allowed to, Dawn reported.

As PTI Chairman Imran Khan and his motorcade reached outside the Islamabad Judicial Complex on Saturday, where he was to be indicted in the Toshakhana case, the capital police alleged that party workers began to pelt stones at them, Dawn reported.
The PTI leader is scheduled to appear before the court of Additional District and Sessions Judge (ADSJ) Zafar Iqbal to attend proceedings on a complaint filed by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for allegedly concealing details of gifts in his assets declarations, Dawn reported.
Imran, who left his Lahore home a little after 8 a.m. and had warned in a video message that he was expecting an attempt to arrest him, had yet to reach the court, though the Islamabad Police tweeted that Imran’s convoy was right in front of the Judicial Complex.
“Political workers are requested to clear the way so that Imran Khan can reach the court,” the police said on Twitter, Dawn reported.
It also claimed that political activists had “started pelting stones at the police” and ‘shelling” was also being carried out by them. A police picket was also allegedly set on fire, Dawn reported.
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March 18, 2023
Sharjah: Businesses must obtain special permits to extend working hours in Ramzan

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Abu Dhabi: The Sharjah municipality on Tuesday announced the start of issuing permits to extend working hours after midnight during the holy month of Ramzan for commercial establishments, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.
The municipality provides these services as part of its preparations for the holy month and to facilitate these institutions by giving them the opportunity to carry out their business activities late at night.
Restaurants, bakeries and cafeterias are exempt from this requirement as they can extend their hours after midnight without a permit.
During the holy month of Ramzan, engineering contractors are not allowed to obtain work permits after midnight.
This permits can be obtained from dedicated service channels including Sharjah municipality website.
On March 9, Sharjah municipality announced new rules for the operation and supply of food during fasting days of delicatessens.
Restaurants and food outlets are obliged to comply with the new rules and obtain the necessary permits to operate during the day in the holy month.
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March 15, 2023
Saudi Arabia extends deadline for Haj housing permits

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Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Haj Pilgrims Housing Committee in Makkah has extended the deadline for issuing housing permits until the end of the current month of Shaban 1444/2023, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The committee called on all citizens and those wishing to rent their homes to quickly review the approved engineering offices to complete the procedures for issuing permits for their buildings.
The committee said that it continues to receive such requests from engineering offices accredited by the Makkah Municipality and the Civil Defense, which examine those buildings to ensure that they meet the required conditions.
تسهيلا على المواطنين الذين يرغبون في تأجير منازلهم خلال موسم الحج فقد أعلنت لجنة إسكان الحجاج بالعاصمة المقدسة عن تمديد فترة استقبال طلبات إصدار التصاريح لتستمر حتى نهاية شعبان الجاري1444هـ ودعت اللجنة الراغبين في تأجير منازلهم ، إلى سرعة مراجعة المكاتب الهندسية المعتمدة pic.twitter.com/rwTUjT0LkD
— اسامه عبدالله الزيتوني (@osamazaitooni) March 13, 2023
As part of this process, the committee asked the owners who are interested in renting out their houses to accommodate pilgrims to comply with all safety requirements and apply for permits as soon as possible.
About Haj
Haj pilgrimage to Makkah is a mandatory religious duty that must be performed by those Muslims who are physically and financially able to perform it at least once in a lifetime.
Saudi Arabia has announced that the minimum age for this year’s Haj is 12-year-old as the number of pilgrims returns to pre-pandemic levels.
On January 10, Kingdom announced that it will no longer impose limits on the number of pilgrims for this year’s Haj after three years of restrictions to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the past two years, Saudi Arabia has reduced the number of Muslims allowed to perform Haj rituals to prevent the spread of COVID-19. About 2.5 million Muslims went to Haj every year before the pandemic.

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March 15, 2023