‘Chhari Mubarak’ popularly known as the holy mace of Lord Shiva has left for Sheshnaag on Tuesday morning from Chandanwari in Pahalgam to mark the culmination of the Amarnath Yatra. The Chhari Mubarak had spent the night at Chandanwar Pahalgam before heading to Sheshnaag. The rituals for the holy ‘Chhari Mubarak’ mark the […]
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CRPF provides safe passage, ensures security of pilgrims during Amarnath Yatra in Srinagar
The troops of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) are playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and providing safe passage and assistance to the pilgrims of the Amarnath Yatra in Srinagar, officials said on Sunday. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Srinagar North Range CRPF said that the CRPF deployed […]
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Amarnath Yatra: Pilgrims hail langar, other facilities at Pantha Chowk transit camp in Srinagar
In the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, pilgrims have been accommodated at the Pantha Chowk transit camp here where all the facilities are being given to them in a very organised manner. The pilgrims have appreciated these facilities being provided by Jammu and Kashmir administration, and ‘langar’, community kitchens, providing to them by various organizations. A pilgrim said, […]
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CRPF’s Special Dog Squad deployed in parts of J-K ahead of Amarnath Yatra
Ahead of the Amarnath Yatra, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) deployed its Special Dog Squad in various locations of Udhampur district. The 62-day-long Amarnath Yatra will commence on July 1 from the two traditional routes of Nunwan in Pahalgam and Baltal in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. The commandant of […]
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Amit Shah to chair high-level meeting regarding Amarnath Yatra’s preparedness
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a high-level meeting on Friday afternoon over the preparedness for this year’s Amarnath Yatra. Shah will review the preparedness in a series of meetings that include security as well as other aspects linked to the annual pilgrimage. The meeting on Friday will take […]
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Amarnath Yatra: J-K LG Manoj Sinha offers ‘Samapan pooja’ today
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha performed the ‘samapan pooja’ of the annual Amarnath Yatra at Raj Bhawan on Friday morning. Sinha prayed for peace, progress and prosperity of the people amid chanting of religious hymns and mantras. “I truly admire and appreciate the selfless contribution of all stakeholders and citizens […]
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Amarnath Yatra resumes today, pilgrims hopeful of ‘darshan’
Amarnath Yatra, which was partially suspended after a cloudburst incident near the holy cave, resumed on Monday morning. A fresh batch of Amarnath pilgrims has started to move from the Jammu base camp. “We are filled with energy and will not go back without the ‘darshan’ of Baba. We have […]
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Uttarakhand: CM Dhami expressed deep grief over the accident on the Amarnath Yatra route
Expressing grief over the accident on the Amarnath Yatra route, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami prayed to God for the peace of the departed souls. He also wished to give strength to the families of the deceased in this hour of grief. The CM said that efforts are being made at […]
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J-K: Fresh batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims leaves from Jammu base camp for Baltal, Pahalgam camps
A fresh batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims left from the Jammu base camp for Baltal and Pahalgam base camps in Kashmir. “We are heading towards the Pahalgam camp and are hoping that yatra will resume. We pray to Baba Bholenath to protect all the pilgrims,” said a pilgrim. Earlier on […]
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J-K: Pilgrims for Amarnath yatra formally welcomed at Nashri by District Commissioner
The first batch of pilgrims who kickstarted their journey from Jammu on Wednesday morning reached Ramban in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday morning where they were formally welcomed at Nashri by the District Commissioner. The Yatra began on Wednesday from Jammu amid tight security arrangements by the security forces including […]
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Amarnath Yatra: First batch of pilgrims reach Pahalgam, gets warm welcome from locals
Amid tight security, the first batch of Amarnath pilgrims, who started from Jammu on Wednesday morning reached Nunwan Pahalgam base camp in the Anantnag district of South Kashmir. They were welcomed by locals, PRI Members as well as officers of the District Administration. The Yatra began yesterday from Jammu amid […]
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J-K LG Manoj Sinha reviews Amarnath Yatra preparations in Jammu
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Monday reviewed the security arrangements and preparations for Amarnath Yatra in Jammu. He also chaired a review meeting with Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, Deputy Commissioner Jammu Avny Lavasa, ADGP Jammu Mukesh Singh, and other officials. Speaking to media persons, LG Sinha […]
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J-K: Three days ahead of Amarnath Yatra, Pakistan intruder shot dead by BSF
Three days ahead of the Amarnath Yatra, the Border Security Force (BSF) shot dead a Pakistani intruder near the international border in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday morning. In a statement, BSF informed that at about 12.10 am alert BSF troops noticed suspicious movement across the fence in the general area of […]
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Amarnath Yatra: J-K govt issues notification for pilgrims to undergo Aadhaar authentication on voluntary basis
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday released a notification for pilgrims of the Amarnath Yatra and stated that the devotees need to furnish Aadhaar authentication on a voluntary basis. “The pilgrims desirous of undertaking Amarnath Yatra shall furnish proof of possession of Aadhaar or undergo Aadhaar authentication on a voluntary basis,” read an official statement. Earlier, Lieutenant […]
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J-K: Official announces Rs 5 lakh insurance for horses, ponies for Amarnath Yatra services
With an aim to increase the registration of labourers and ponies to achieve the target before June 14, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole on Saturday chaired a meeting with the officers of Labour and Animal Husbandry Departments and said that a year-round insurance cover shall be provided […]