Srinagar, July 14 (IANS) Since it started on July 3, over 2.75 lakh devotees have performed the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 (SANJY-2026) in Kashmir as another batch of 5,335 yatris left Jammu on Tuesday for the Valley.Officials said that during the last 11 days, nearly three lakh Yatris have performed the Yatra.On Monday, 24,259 yatris had darshan inside the holy cave shrine, and another batch of 5,335 pilgrims left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu for the Valley in two escorted convo…
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Srinagar, July 4 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday urged pilgrims not to travel without obtaining valid registration for SANJY-2026. Manoj Sinha on Saturday chaired a high-level review meeting on the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026.During the meeting, he directed all departments and security agencies to ensure seamless coordination while appealing to intending pilgrims to undertake the pilgrimage only as per their allotted registration dates to ensure the safety, s…
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…
Jammu, July 2 (IANS) Brimming with devotion and excitement, hundreds of pilgrims gathered at the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu on Thursday as the first batch of devotees set off for the annual Amarnath Yatra. Expressing unwavering faith, the pilgrims said they had no fear and lauded the extensive security arrangements and facilities put in place by the administration for the sacred journey. Speaking to IANS before their departure, several devotees and saints described the atmosphere as spiri…
Jammu, July 2 (IANS) J&K Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026 from Jammu, marking the formal commencement of the annual pilgrimage amid elaborate security arrangements and comprehensive logistical preparations across the union territory.The flag-off ceremony witnessed enthusiastic participation from devotees, officials and security personnel, as the first convoy of pilgrims embarked on the sacred journey to the rever…
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) Traffic restrictions are being imposed in J&K’s Jammu from July 2, a day ahead of the start of the annual Amarnath Yatra.Officials said that with the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026 (SANJY-2026) set to commence on July 3, the Traffic Police Jammu have announced route restrictions and diversions in the city from Thursday to ensure smooth movement of pilgrim convoys.An advisory issued by traffic police said that the first convoy will move from Yatri Niwas, Bhagwati Nagar, on …
Srinagar, June 28 (IANS) The Police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district conducted a mock drill on Sunday to strengthen security for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026, police officials said. A police statement said, “In a significant step towards ensuring foolproof security arrangements and effective emergency preparedness for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, Ganderbal Police today conducted comprehensive mock drills at multiple strategic locations across the dist…
Srinagar, June 24 (IANS) Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in J&K’s Anantnag district on Wednesday held a joint meeting with Police and CAPF officers ahead of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026. A police statement said, “In view of the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY-2026), SSP Anantnag, Amod Ashok Nagpure-IPS, chaired a joint coordination meeting with Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) officers to review security preparedness and strengthen inter-agency coordinatio…
Srinagar, June 14 (IANS) Ahead of the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 (SANJY), J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat chaired a security review meeting on Sunday at the Police Control Room (PCR) in Srinagar.A police statement said that DGP J&K Nalin Prabhat chaired the security review meeting at the Conference Hall of PCR Kashmir to assess and strengthen security arrangements for the smooth, safe and peaceful conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026.The meeting was attended by Special DGP Coor…