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Travel in designated convoys, Kashmir police issues advisory for Amarnath
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Kashmir Police has issued an advisory for devotees undertaking the Amarnath Yatra, urging them to travel only in designated convoys. The 38-day pilgrimage commenced on Thursday and is taking place in the shadow of the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead.
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J-K: Medical camps set up as 38-day Amarnath Yatra commences today
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Authorities have set up 17 medical camps at langar sites, established mini hospitals, and deployed ambulances across Ramban district as the 38-day Amarnath pilgrimage commences today, weeks after the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead following religious profiling.
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Excellent arrangements, say devotees as they begin Amarnath Yatra with cha
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Another batch of devotees is set to depart for the pilgrimage to the Holy cave of Shri Amarnath Baba on Thursday. The devotee departs for the yatra with the chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' and 'Bam Bam Bhole'.
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J-K: Elated locals welcome pilgrims weeks after Pahalgam terror attack
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The people of South Kashmir welcomed the first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims on Wednesday, marking the beginning of the pilgrimage season weeks after the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed, mostly tourists, after religious profiling
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JK LG Manoj Sinha flags off first batch of Amarnath Yatra Pilgrims
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
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
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"Make adequate arrangements to ensure Kanwar yatra routes are safe": Madhy
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In the Kanwar Yatra procession, Kanwariyas collect water from a river and carry it hundreds of kilometres to offer it to the shrines of Lord Shiva. Devotees across the country perform worship, fasting and pilgrimage dedicated to the Lord Shiva.
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"Amarnath Yatra reflects unity, brotherhood of J-K": Dy CM Surinder Chaudh
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
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
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Landslides block Yamunotri Highway, Gangotri route remains open
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Landslides and road washouts have blocked the Yamunotri Highway near Silai Band and Ojari in Uttarakhand. Restoration efforts are underway, while the Gangotri pilgrimage route remains unaffected and operational, according to Uttarkashi Police.
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J&K: Trial run held at Yatri Niwas base camp ahead of Amarnath Yatra
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A trial run was conducted at Yatri Niwas, the base camp for the Amarnath Yatra in Jammu, to check the preparedness for the upcoming annual pilgrimage. Buses were sent out under full security cover as part of the exercise to ensure all arrangements are in place.
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Uttarakhand: Char Dham Yatra suspended for 24 hours amid heavy rain alert
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
While speaking to ANI, Garhwal Division Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey said that the pilgrimage had been halted temporarily as a precautionary measure. "I have given instructions to the police and administration officials to stop the pilgrims in Haridwar, Rishikesh, Srinagar, Rudrapray
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Kulgam Police conducts mock drill with security forces, health and emergen
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Ahead of the Amarnath Yatra 2025, Kulgam Police, in coordination with CRPF, BSF, Health Department, and Fire & Emergency Services, conducted a large-scale mock drill at key locations along the National Highway, including the Walnut Factory base camp in Qazigund and the FCI camp in Mirbaz
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"Confluence of faith, development": Uttarakhand CM Dhami as Kedarnath Yatr
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Describing the pilgrimage as "a wonderful confluence of development with faith," the Chief Minister said the surge in footfall has not only strengthened Uttarakhand's spiritual landscape but also significantly boosted its local economy.
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