The Indian Army, in collaboration with M3M Foundation, organised the Gujjar-Bakerwal Mela at Aishmuqam in South Kashmir's Anantnag district, aimed at supporting the nomadic Gujjar-Bakarwal community ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra.
This extensive security arrangement aims to ensure the safe passage of devotees during the sacred journey. It comes in the backdrop of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 tourists were killed.
At the onset of the meeting, the participating officers briefed the chair regarding the proposed security arrangements for the conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2025 and the upcoming Eid-Ul-Adha, emphasising the significance of effective coordination among the various forces.
The Shiv Sena (UBT) Jammu and Kashmir unit has released a poster welcoming tourists to the region and encouraging them to participate in the upcoming Amarnath Yatra.
National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday appealed to tourists to return to Jammu and Kashmir, saying that the region wants peace, not war, and lamented the impact of recent terror attacks on livelihoods tied to tourism, particularly in Pahalgam, ahead of the annual Amarnath Ya
DC Jammu Sachin Kumar Vaishya chaired a high-level meeting to review departmental preparedness for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025. Emphasis was laid on coordination, sanitation, security, fire safety, and the timely execution of arrangements.
The Deputy Commissioner of Anantnag, A F Hamid, conducted an inspection of the Nunwan and Chandanwari base camps on Thursday to review the progress of ongoing developmental works and preparations for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025.
IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi chaired a meeting to review security preparations for Amarnath Yatra 2025, Muharram, and other events; stressed coordination, CCTV coverage, and intelligence-based planning.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday stated that while tourism in the region has been affected, the government is currently prioritising the smooth and secure conduct of the upcoming Amarnath Yatra.
J-K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said they want the Amarnath Yatra to be safe and free of problems. He added tourism is down, and there have been no recent border clashes. The government is working on compensation for any damage caused.
Scheduled to begin on July 3, this year's yatra is witnessing heightened coordination between security agencies and civil departments to ensure a smooth and safe pilgrimage.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday visited the Pantha Chowk transit camp in Srinagar to review the ongoing arrangements for the pilgrims ahead of the upcoming Amarnath Yatra 2025.