Amarnath Yatra resumes, 75,000 had darshan so far at Cave shrine
Jul 06, 2022, at 05:27 pm
Srinagar/UNI: The Amarnath Yatra resumed Wednesday after remaining temporarily suspended from the Baltal and Nunawan routes due to inclement weather, officials said.
Centre deploys abundant medicos, sets up hospitals to assist Amarnath Yatra devotees
Jul 01, 2022, at 01:04 am
New Delhi/UNI: A sleuth of measures have been taken to allow devotees taking Amarnath Yatra to have access to the medical and healthcare facilities, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday.
Jammu and Kashmir: Killed terrorists wanted to attack Amarnath Yatra
Jun 14, 2022, at 06:36 pm
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday said the three terrorists of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), including the two killed overnight encounter here, were ordered by their Pakistan-based handlers to target the upcoming Amarnath Yatra.
Centre announces helicopter service for pilgrims from Srinagar to Amarnath this year
Jun 09, 2022, at 04:23 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Anticipating a heavy tourist rush on the Amarnath Yatra route this year, the Centre has planned to introduce a helicopter service for pilgrims directly from Srinagar to Panchtarni, about 6 kilometres from the shrine.
Amarnath Yatra: Lashkar-e-Taiba frontal outfit issues threat
May 23, 2022, at 08:33 pm
Srinagar: Ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, a shadowy militant outfit, which is considered as a front for the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), has purportedly issued a threat, claiming that the huge spike in the number of pilgrim registrations is "just to provoke the sensitivity of Kashmir situation".
Amarnath yatra pilgrimage will be historic this year: I&B Ministry
Apr 12, 2022, at 01:17 am
Srinagar/UNI: Jammu and Kashmir are likely to witness a record number of eight lakh Amarnath yatris (pilgrims) this year and all foolproof security arrangements has been put in place for the safety of the devotees, Secretary to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Apurva Chand, said here on Monday.
Covid-19: Registration for Amarnath Yatra temporarily suspended
Apr 23, 2021, at 01:06 am
Jammu/UNI: Taking note of the sharp rise in Covid-19 cases, the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board on Thursday decided to temporarily suspend registrations for this year’s Shree Amarnath Yatra.
Apr 12, 2021, at 02:37 am
Srinagar/UNI: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday called for synergizing the inter-departmental efforts to provide adequate facilities to the pilgrims during upcoming yatra to Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas.
Jammu and Kashmir: Registration for Amarnath Yatra to begin from April 1
Mar 29, 2021, at 10:13 pm
Srinagar: The registration of pilgrims for Shri Amarnathji Yatra shall commence on 1st April 2021, from both Baltal and Chandanwari routes through 446 designated bank branches of Punjab National Bank (316), Jammu & Kashmir Bank (90) and YES Bank (40), all over the country.
Security arrangements being made ahead of Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir: DGP
Mar 15, 2021, at 04:40 am
Srinagar: Director General of Police Dilbag Singh today said that security forces were making all arrangements ahead of Amarnath Yatra.
56-day Amarnath Yatra to commence from June 28: Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha
Mar 15, 2021, at 04:03 am
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chairman, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), presided over the 40th Board Meeting held here today at Raj Bhavan.
Jammu and Kashmir: CEO SASB for synergised efforts to facilitate Amarnath pilgrims
Feb 26, 2021, at 09:58 pm
Srinagar: Principal Secretary to the Lt Governor and Chief Executive Officer Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) Nitishwar Kumar Wednesday called for synergised efforts for providing best facilities to the pilgrims during Amarnath Yatra-2021.
Jammu and Kashmir: Div Com reviews Amarnath Yatra-2021 preparations
Feb 05, 2021, at 04:44 pm
Srinagar: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole today chaired a meeting of officers to take stock of the arrangements to be put in place for smooth conduct of annual Amarnath Yatra- 2021.
Jammu and Kashmir: LG Manoj Sinha calls for best-in-class arrangements for Amarnath yatris
Jan 06, 2021, at 11:02 pm
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday called for best-in-class arrangements for Amarnath yatris to improve their overall yatra experience.
Amid COVID-19 pandemic, Amarnath Yatra cancelled for this year
Jul 22, 2020, at 01:56 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Amid a continuous rise in the number of coronavirus cases, the iconic Amarnath Yatra, which is the annual Hindu pilgrimage to the Jammu and Kashmir shrine, has been cancelled for this year.
J&K LG performs pooja at Amarnath cave shrine, prays for early end to COVID-19 pandemic
Jul 05, 2020, at 03:55 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu on Sunday offered ''special pooja'' at holy Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas and prayed for early end to COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug 05, 2019, at 09:08 am
Srinagar, Aug 5 (IBNS/UNI): Tension prevailed in Jammu and Kashmir as the central government imposed Section 144 of the CRPC in Srinagar with effect from Aug 5 and even with several top leaders in the Valley, including former Chief Ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, being put under house arrest since midnight.
Amarnath Yatra was never stopped: Congress
Aug 03, 2019, at 06:47 pm
New Delhi, Aug 3 (UNI/IBNS) Terming it as 'unprecedented' and 'worrisome' that the Home Ministry asked the Amarnath Yatra pilgrims and tourists to curtail their stay and go back, the Congress on Saturday attacked the ruing BJP government and said it is creating the image that outsiders are not safe in Jammu and Kashmir, while the locals are fully lined with tourists and pilgrims.
Panic among outside workers in Kashmir after govt advisory to Amarnath Yatra pilgrims
Aug 02, 2019, at 06:11 pm
Srinagar, Aug 2 (UNI) Panic gripped more than 4 lakh workers, mostly engaged in construction work, after state government issued an advisory to Amarnath pilgrims and tourists to curtail their stay and leave Kashmir valley in view of the militant threat.
Aug 02, 2019, at 06:07 pm
Srinagar, Aug 2 (UNI) Reacting to advisory issued by the government to Amarnath pilgrims and yatries to curtail their stay and leave Kashmir, president of J&K Peoples Movement (JKPM) Shah Faesal on Friday asked if government was considering such an advisory for locals also.
Situation at LoC under control: Indian Army
Aug 02, 2019, at 06:00 pm
Srinagar, Aug 2 (UNI) Asserting that the situation is under control and by and large peaceful along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir valley, a top Army commander on Friday said that regular infiltration attempts are being made by Pakistan-based militants but the soldiers are thwarting their bids.
Aug 02, 2019, at 04:44 pm
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): Amid heightened terror attack threats following intelligence reports, the Jammu and Kashmir government has directed Amarnath Yatra pilgrims to cut short their stay in the Kashmir Valley "immediately" and go back.
Terrorists backed by Pakistan Army trying to disrupt Amarnath Yatra: Indian Army
Aug 02, 2019, at 04:09 pm
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): The Indian Army on Friday said that intelliegence reports have revealed that terrorists backed by the Pakistan Army are trying to disrupt the Amarnath Yatra.
Amarnath yatra suspended till Aug 4 due heavy rain prediction
Jul 31, 2019, at 05:04 pm
Srinagar, Jul 31 (UNI) The ongoing Amarnath yatra from both Baltal and Nunwan Pahalgam base camps to the holy cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas has been suspended till August 4 following of prediction of heavy rain.
Three more Amarnath devotees die
Jul 15, 2019, at 09:51 am
Srinagar, Jul 15 (UNI) Three more yatries died due to health reasons during the ongoing pilgrimage to holy Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, a yatra official said on Monday.
Amarnath yatra suspended from Jammu today
Jul 13, 2019, at 10:48 am
Jammu, July 13 (UNI): The Amarnath Yatra was on Saturday suspended from Bhagwati Nagar based Yatri Niwas base camp, here, and no fresh batch left for the cave shrine in view of restrictions imposed in the valley on Martyrs' Day.
Kashmiris always welcome Amarnath pilgrims: Mehbooba Mufti
Jul 02, 2019, at 05:59 pm
Srinagar, Jul 2 (UNI) Wishing pilgrims undertaking Yatra to holy Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday said people of Kashmir have always welcomed them wholeheartedly.
Jammu: Second batch of 4417 pilgrims leave for Amarnath cave shrine
Jul 01, 2019, at 09:03 am
Jammu, July 1 (UNI/IBNS): Amid tight security, second batch of pilgrims for the Shri Amarnath Cave Shrine from Yatri Niwas, Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu on Monday, officials said.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviews security situation in J&K ahead of Amarnath Yatra
Jun 04, 2019, at 04:49 pm
New Delhi, Jun 4 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of Amarnath Yatra, commencing from July 1.
Jammu and Kashmir: Landslide on route to Amarnath shrine kills 5
Jul 04, 2018, at 09:13 am
Srinagar, July 4 (IBNS): At least five people died after a landslide triggered by flash floods hit the Amarnath yatra pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir's Brarimarg area on Tuesday, officials said.