Jammu, July 16 (IANS) A bus carrying Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims caught fire on Thursday on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Ramban district, but all 47 pilgrims in the bus escaped unhurt, officials said. J&K L-G Manoj Sinha said on X: “I have reviewed the situation with senior officials and Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, after a Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrim bus from Rajasthan returning after Darshan caught fire at Karol due to a tyre burst. By Lord Shiva’s grace, all pilgrims are …
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Srinagar, July 14 (IANS A new record was set on Tuesday for the ongoing SANJY-2026 when over 3 lakh Yatris performed the Yatra in just 12 days since it started on July 3. J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who is also the chairman of the Shri Amarnath ji Shrine Board (SASB) that manages the affairs of the annual pilgrimage, said on X that the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra has set a historic new record, crossing the 3 lakh mark in just 12 days. He commended all the officials, service providers and…
Jammu, July 13 (IANS) Eighteen Amarnath Yatris were injured in a road accident on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in J&K’s Ramban district on Monday, officials said.The pilgrims sustained injuries in a multi-vehicle collision involving two SRTC buses, a car and a private bus in the Pahalgam-bound convoy at Langar Point, Chanderkote in Ramban.According to officials, the accident occurred when an SRTC bus bearing registration No. JK01Y-1044 collided with another SRTC bus, JK01Y-1052. The i…
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 …
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The seventh batch of pilgrims undertaking the annual Amarnath Yatra departed from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu on Wednesday amid an atmosphere of devotion and elaborate security arrangements, as thousands of devotees continued their journey to the holy cave shrine in the Kashmir Himalayas.Pilgrims expressed satisfaction with the facilities and security arrangements put in place by the authorities, with many describing the pilgrimage as a spiritually fulfilling e…
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Pilgrims began arriving at the Yatri Transit Camp in Srinagar ahead of the first batch of the annual Amarnath Yatra on Wednesday, even as on-the-spot registration and RFID card issuance commenced in Jammu, with authorities confirming that all preparations for the pilgrimage’s first batch have been completed.Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is scheduled to flag off the first batch of pilgrims, marking the formal start of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026.In Jammu, devotees…
Jammu, June 30 (IANS) Token distribution for the annual Amarnath Yatra began on Tuesday at the Tawi River Front in J&K’s Jammu city ahead of the official registration process scheduled to start on Wednesday.The administration has set up 10 token distribution counters at the venue to facilitate pilgrims. A total of 1,600 tokens have been issued, with 800 allocated for the Pahalgam route and 800 for the Baltal route.Officials said that pilgrims receiving tokens on Tuesday will be able to com…
Srinagar, June 29 (IANS) The traditional ‘Pratham Puja’ marking the ceremonial start of the annual Shri Amarnath ji Yatra was held inside the holy cave shrine on Monday as Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha joined the religious event.L-G Sinha said on X, “Har Har Mahadev! Truly blessed to perform the ‘Pratham Puja’ at the Holy Cave of Shri Amarnath Ji, marking the ceremonial start of the annual pilgrimage.”“Prayed to Baba Barfani for peace, prosperity, health and well-being of all…
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 27 (IANS) Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) of Central Kashmir Range (CKR), Rajiv Pande, on Saturday reviewed the security arrangements for the upcoming SANJY-2026 at the north Kashmir Baltal base camp in J&K’s Ganderbal district. A police statement said today that, in view of the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026, DIG Central Kashmir Range (CKR) Rajiv Pande conducted a comprehensive review of the security arrangements at the Joint Police Control Room (JPC…