Srinagar, July 17 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha said on Friday that more than 3.5 lakh Yatris have had Darshan during the 15 days since Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026 started on July 3. L-G Sinha on Friday visited the Nunwan base camp and inspected the facilities in place for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims.At the base camp, the Lieutenant Governor chaired a meeting with senior government officials and reviewed the arrangements being made for essential s…
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Lucknow, July 16 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister Dharampal Singh undertook a review meeting of police officials and administrative machinery on the upcoming Kanwar Yatra on Thursday and told newsmen in Bareilly that shops selling non-vegetarian food, including meat, fish, and mutton, will remain closed entirely during the entire stretch of the Shrawan month. He also said that the practice of honouring the Kanwar yatris, adopted during the Yogi Adityanath government, by showering flower pet…
Dehradun, July 11 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a detailed forecast warning of heavy rainfall across several districts of Uttarakhand from July 11 to July 14, prompting the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) to direct all district administrations to remain on high alert in view of the possibility of weather-related incidents. According to the IMD, several districts in the Garhwal and Kumaon divisions are likely to witness isolated spells of heavy rainfall, thu…
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…
Srinagar, July 3 (IANS) Shri Amarnath ji Yatra 2026 (SANJY-2026) started on Friday as the first batch of pilgrims left Baltal and Nunwan base camps for the holy cave simultaneously, while devotees seeking on-the-spot registration have been advised not to reach Jammu and Kashmir before getting themselves registered.The first batch of SANJY-2026 was flagged off from Baltal-Domail base camp in Ganderbal by Deputy Commissioner Jatin Kishore. He was accompanied by DIG Maqsood-ul-Zaman, SSP Ganderbal …
Patna, July 1 (IANS) The Bihar Cabinet approved 29 proposals during its latest meeting on Wednesday, clearing a series of measures focused on education, transport infrastructure, religious tourism and public amenities.Among the key decisions are the establishment of five new Kendriya Vidyalayas, the modernisation of 31 bus stands under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, the development of the Lord Vaman Temple in Buxar, and the organisation of a state-sponsored pilgrimage to Somnath for…
Srinagar, June 29 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha prayed for peace, prosperity, health and well-being of all during the Shri Amarnath ji Yatra Pratham Puja on Monday.L-G Sinha performed the ‘Pratham Puja’ at the Holy Cave of Shri Amarnath Ji, marking the ceremonial start of the annual pilgrimage.He sought the divine blessings of Baba Barfani and prayed for the peace, prosperity, health and well-being of all.The Lieutenant Governor extended a heartfelt invitation to all devotees…
Kedarnath, June 19 (IANS) The pilgrimage season is currently at its peak at Kedarnath Dham, one of the holiest shrines in the country. With the arrival of weekends and holidays, the number of devotees visiting the Himalayan temple has been steadily increasing. Pilgrims from across India and abroad are flocking to the sacred shrine to seek the blessings of Baba Kedar. According to official figures, as of 5 p.m. on Thursday, more than 12.7 lakh devotees (1,270,903) had offered prayers at the rever…
Jammu, June 18 (IANS) Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar on Thursday offered prayers at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, officials of the shrine Board said.Akshay Kumar visited the revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine and offered prayers at the cave shrine.The actor undertook the pilgrimage amid tight security arrangements and spent time at the shrine performing religious rituals and paying obeisance.His visit attracted considerable attention from devotees an…
Varanasi, June 7 (IANS) In an effort to restore the cultural image of Varanasi, thousands of shops selling meat and fish will be moved out of the holy city, within a time frame of six months, said officials on Sunday. The Varanasi Municipal Corporation approved a proposal to this effect, facilitating their relocation to the outskirts of the city at designated locations. The move will facilitate the civic body in maintaining cleanliness and improving urban waste management, said officials.The pre…