Srinagar, July 26 (IANS) The number of pilgrims performing the ongoing Amarnath Ji Yatra so far crossed the four lakh milestone on Sunday since it started on July 3. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who is also the Chairman of the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) that manages the affairs of the Himalayan pilgrimage, on social media platform X said, “By Lord Shiva’s divine grace, the holy Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra has crossed a remarkable milestone and more than 4 Lakh pilgrims…
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Jammu, July 10 (IANS) Five pilgrims of the ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra were injured on Friday in a road accident on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Udhampur district.Officials said on Friday that five Amarnath Yatra pilgrims were injured, one of them critically, after a vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident on the Udhampur-Chenani stretch of National Highway-44 near Toldi Nallah early in the morning.Officials said the accident involving an Ertiga vehicle bearing registrat…
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 8 (IANS) Over 1.13 lakh devotees had ‘darshan’ inside the cave shrine during the last five days as another batch of 9,837 yatris left Jammu for Kashmir on Wednesday to perform the ongoing Amarnath Yatra.Reports said over 1.13 lakh Yatris performed the ongoing SANJY-2026 during the last five days since it started on July 3.Official sources said that the 7th batch of 9,837 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu early this morning in two escorted convoys for the two ba…