The Uttar Pradesh administration held an interstate meeting with Haryana officials on Tuesday to ensure the safety and well-being of pilgrims during the Kanwar Yatra. The administration launched QR codes to enhance transparency and accountability at food stalls and dhabas on the Kanwar route
Earlier today, a twin-seater trainer version of the Jaguar fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed near the Churu district of Rajasthan, resulting in the death of two pilots onboard.
IAF further said that no damage has been caused to any civil property, and a court of inquiry has been constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident.
"I have come from the Philippines... This is my first time on the yatra. People were scared following the Pahalgam terror attack. But we did not witness anything like that. Here, every arrangement has been made properly. Security has been provided, langar is in place," she said.
The seventh batch of pilgrims departed for the Amarnath Yatra from the Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam on Wednesday. Devotees expressed satisfaction with the arrangements and prayed for peace and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir.
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During the meeting, the Chief Minister directed the strict implementation of the verification campaign across all districts and emphasised tight surveillance at the state borders.
The meeting was attended by the UP Director General of Police, Chief Secretary, and top officers from UP and Haryana to coordinate efforts for smooth and secure conduct of the pilgrimage.
The passports of the applicants should be valid until December 2026. As per the instructions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the committee is committed to providing the best facilities to the Hajj pilgrims.
Amidst the ongoing Amarnath Yatra 2025, thousands of pilgrims are reaching the Jammu base where the free "langar" is being provided to them by various organisations.