Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the Amarnath Yatra in the early hours on Wednesday. Devyani Rana, member of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), who was also present at the ceremony, expressed delight at being part of it and
As the annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath Temple, the Holy Cave Shrine located in the Kashmir Himalayas, is set to begin on July 3, 2025, security in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is on high alert, especially along National Highway 44 (NH-44). Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha flagg
The Amarnath Yatra will officially commence on July 3, and the first batch of pilgrims reached the Udhampur's first base camp, Kali Mata Temple, on Wednesday.
Speaking on the arrangements, Sinha said, "...For the pilgrims, the J&K administration, the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board and the residents of J&K have performed their duties well. From 2022, the facilities for devotees have been improved. Both routes leading to the cave used to be s
Before the flag-off, LG Sinha offered prayers at the Yatri Niwas base camp in Jammu. As the pilgrims began their journey, the air was resonated with chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' and 'Bam Bam Bhole.'
The first batch of pilgrims will be flagged off from the Jammu base camp on July 2, while the Yatra will officially begin on July 3, via both the Baltal and Pahalgam routes.
The Lieutenant Governor said a Special Cell will be established in the LG Secretariat to address the concerns of terror victim families. He further asked the Chief Secretary to set up a similar cell in his office.
The 38-day yatra will commence on July 3 and conclude on August 9. The pilgrimage will follow two routes - the traditional 48-km Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the 14-km shorter but steeper Baltal route in Ganderbal district. The first batch of pilgrims will depart from the Bhagwati
According to police officials, the individual had fraudulently obtained a forged Yatra card and attempted to deceive security personnel in order to bypass the mandatory verification process and gain entry to the yatra route unlawfully.
According to local reports, the issue of low electricity voltage has become particularly concerning, with residents reporting damage to their electrical appliances due to unstable power.