Srinagar, July 26 (IANS) More than 18,000 paid obeisance at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine while 4,000 had darshan at Amarnath holy cave shrine after both pilgrimages resumed following a six-day weather-induced closure.Officials said both Yatras resumed on Saturday after remaining suspended for six days.“Over 4,000 pilgrims paid obeisance at the Amarnath holy cave by last evening, while 18,000 pilgrims had darshan at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, Katra in Jammu region. However, the pilgrimage to Shiv Kh…
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Srinagar, July 25 (IANS) After remaining suspended for six days due to rain and other inclement weather conditions, the Shri Amarnath ji Yatra resumed on Saturday as the fresh batch of 6,269 Yatris left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu for the Kashmir Valley. On July 19, the yatra was suspended as a precautionary measure following incessant rainfall and adverse weather conditions across Jammu and Kashmir, especially along the two Yatra routes including the traditional 48-km Pahalgam route in …
Srinagar, July 11 (IANS) Over two lakh Yatris have performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra during the last eight days while another batch of 6,482 pilgrims left Jammu for the Valley on Saturday.The ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra-2026 has achieved a significant milestone, crossing the two-lakh pilgrim mark within just eight days of its commencement.Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said on X, “In a remarkable testament to faith, the holy Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra has crossed the two lakh pilgrim mark in …
Srinagar, July 10 (IANS) Over 1.60 lakh devotees had ‘darshan’ inside the holy cave shrine during the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY-2026) as another batch of 8,796 pilgrims left the Valley from Jammu on Friday.Officials said that since this year’s Yatra started on July 3, more than 1.60 Yatris had darshan while the ninth batch left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas for the Valley this morning.Of these 3,350 yatris left Jammu in one escorted convoy for Baltal base camp at 2.42 a.m., while the …
Jammu, July 10 (IANS) The ninth batch of pilgrims departed from Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu for the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra on Friday under tight security arrangements. Devotees chanted religious slogans and hymns as they began their spiritual journey, reflecting enthusiasm, faith, and devotion. Speaking to IANS, several pilgrims appreciated the elaborate arrangements made by the administration for the yatra.One devotee told IANS, “I came to Jammu yesterday evening, and after that I s…
Srinagar, July 9 (IANS) Over 1.42 lakh devotees had ‘darshan’ inside the holy Amarnath cave shrine during the last six days as another batch of 8,150 yatris left Jammu for Kashmir on Thursday.Of the 8,150 yatris leaving Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas this morning, a total of 4,705 pilgrims left for Nunwan base camp while 3,445 were headed for Baltal base camp. Both batches left in separate escorted convoys.All the pilgrims who had darshan at the cave shrine returned safely to the Baltal base camp on…
Srinagar, July 3 (IANS) At least six Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans were injured on Friday in a road accident near the tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sonamarg tourist resort area.The officials said six jawans were injured after the vehicle they were travelling in went out of the driver’s control and skidded off the road near the tunnel in the Sonamarg area of Ganderbal district.Officials said the injured jawans were given first aid on the spot and then shifted to a nearby CRPF cam…
Srinagar, June 28 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday visited the Baltal base camp in north Kashmir to review the arrangements for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026.L-G Sinha said on X: “Today I visited Baltal base camp and chaired a meeting to review the preparations for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. Together with senior officials, I examined the infrastructure, security measures and overall arrangements to ensure that all preparations are complete…
Srinagar, June 24 (IANS) In order to ensure smooth and hassle-free movement of Yatris during the upcoming SANJY-2026, J&K Traffic Department on Wednesday issued the detailed timing schedule for the Yatri convoys. According to the schedule, the Yatri convoy will leave the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas for the north Kashmir Baltal base camp before or by 4 a.m. each day. The escorted convoy must leave Banihal for Baltal before or by 10 a.m.From the Manigam transit camp in Ganderbal district, the c…