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"We roam freely because they stand with guns": Pilgrims laud Amarnath Yatr
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Siddharth Agrawal, a first-time pilgrim, says, "I am here for the first time. We thought the number of devotees would be lower due to the recent incident. But that is not the case. The armed forces are working hard for us. We may not have had the courage to come here had it not been for the
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"Misconception that pilgrims would decrease after Pahalgam attack": Jitend
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Union Minister attributed the turnout of the pilgrims as a testament to the success of the government and said that people have confidence that, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, there would be no shortcomings in the security arrangements.
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Uttarakhand: CM Dhami flags off first group of Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
While speaking to ANI, CM Dhami said, "The group for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra has moved forward from its main stop, Tanakpur. The group of devotees arrived here last night... All arrangements have been made to ensure the safety of the pilgrims, a smooth journey, and no inconveniences.
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"No Reason for Concern": Jitendra Singh assures safety after Ramban accide
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a post on social media platform X, Singh wrote, "Just now spoke to DC #Ramban, Mr Mohammad Alyas Khan, after learning about the road accident at Chandrakot involving a vehicle carrying Amarnath pilgrims. 36 pilgrims sustained minor injuries, which are being attended at District Hospital R
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Ramban: Last vehicle of Pahalgam convoy hits four stranded vehicles; 36 pa
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Thirty-six Amarnath Yatra pilgrims sustained minor injuries after the last vehicle of the Pahalgam convoy lost control and collided with four-stranded vehicles at the Chanderkot Langer site in Ramban district on Saturday, stated an official.
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J-K: Devotees depart from Nunwan Base Camp for Amarnath Yatra
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
While speaking to ANI, one of the pilgrims, Rajesh Giri, who has been walking barefoot all his life, said, "... I am barefoot. I have been barefoot for the last 40 years since birth... I am going to Shri Amarnath Ji for the 25th time. I will go on foot. I will pray that our Bharat continues
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J-K: First batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims returns amid tight security
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The annual pilgrimage, which started on Thursday, is being conducted via the Baltal and Pahalgam routes. The Jammu-Srinagar Highway is a key route for the thousands of pilgrims heading to the holy site.
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Samajwadi Party hits back at UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak over directive to
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Dy CM Pathak had alleged that SP MLA Ravidas Mehrotra compared kanwar pilgrims to terrorists, to which Mehrotra replied that the Dy CM was lying.
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Pilgrims chant bhajans as they reach the Holy Amarnath Cave
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Pilgrims chanted bhajans and performed Lord Shiva's Aarti as they reached the Holy Amarnath Cave. The first batch of pilgrims had begun their trek towards the Holy Cave of Shri Amarnath from the Baltal base camp this morning. Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje was also a part of this batch
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Travel in designated convoys, Kashmir police issues advisory for Amarnath
Updated : 8 months, 3 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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Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje joins Amarnath Yatra pilgrims, says 'atmo
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI during her visit, she said, "Today, we are all going to have the darshan of Bholenath. It feels wonderful... May God bless us all. The atmosphere here is very pleasant... people are feeling good because development work is happening here too..."
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"Welcomed pilgrims in traditional way," BJP's Ravinder Raina after first b
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
BJP leader Ravinder Raina said the people of Jammu and Kashmir are warmly welcoming Amarnath Yatra pilgrims in a traditional manner, holding a 'Kangri' as part of the greeting.
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