"All security arrangements have been done for the Budha Amarnath Yatra which started today. The Yatra will continue for the next 11 days. Best wishes to all the yatris for their journey," ADGP Singh said while talking to the reporters.
The road, which holds significant importance for the Mahore sub-division of Reasi district in Jammu and Kashmir, has been restored by the BRO in a matter of five days, officials said.
A special ceremony held at the premises of the temple was attended by Nepal's Vice-President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav, Deputy Chief of the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu, Prasanna Shrivastava, Mathadhish of the Temple and Nepali lawmakers.
Abdul Ghani, belongs to Palira village in Tehsil Mandi, has been playing drums on the Budha Amarnath temple premises for the past 30 years. All the pilgrims who visit the temple are entertained by him, and they help him financially, through which Ghani runs his expenses.
An exchange of fire between security forces and Maoists took place on Wednesday morning during a search operation launched by Special Operation Group (SOG) and district police in Budhanai Reserve Forest in Odisha's Kandhamal district.
Last week, Magar created the history as first double above-the-knee amputee to scale the 8848.86 meters tall Mount Everest- the Highest peak in the world.
According to Additional SP Abhishek Maheshwari, B.Ed, D.Ed Association sought permission for a protest in Budhatalab area for 100 people but 1000 people gathered which ultimately triggered a scuffle with police.
Balyan was speaking at a program in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarpur on Monday. The program was organized to honour newly appointed committee members of Budhana block of Muzaffarnagar.
Classes started on Monday, with the students coming from far-flung areas for their lessons. It is believed that the school will benefit the poor and tribal students in the hilly areas of Kotranka and Budhal.
Bhim Army staged a protest demanding 16 per cent reservation for the Scheduled Castes category at Budha Talab area in the state capital Raipur on Thursday.