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Israel, Ukraine team up to safeguard tens of thousands of worshippers in U
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Israel and Ukraine announced on Thursday a joint security operation to protect tens of thousands of pilgrims traveling to Uman for Rosh HaShanah.
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India thanks China on reopening of border crossings for Kailash Mansarovar
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The border crossings for Indian pilgrims undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra are now operational, enabling them to return to India via Nepal safely and smoothly, the Indian Embassy in Beijing said.
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Nine Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims stuck in Nepal amid protests, Ayodhya DM
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Ayodhya District Magistrate Nikhil Tikaram Funde said the pilgrims are safe but requested the Centre to arrange return flights, noting that their stay is far from the border, making travel by road difficult amid the unrest.
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Vaishno Devi yatra remains suspended for 14th consecutive day
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Authorities have cited safety concerns as persistent rainfall has triggered landslides and blocked tracks leading to the shrine, making movement unsafe for pilgrims. The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway also remains disrupted at several points due to landslides and road damage, further com
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99 per cent of stranded Manimahesh pilgrims rescued, 17 dead this year: Hi
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Revenue, Tribal Development, and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Saturday said that 99 per cent of pilgrims stranded during the Manimahesh Yatra in Chamba district have been rescued after torrential rains and floods forced suspension of the pilgrimage.
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Himachal rains: 64 pilgrims airlifted from Chamba's Bharmour after weather
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
All the rescued pilgrims have been sent to their respective destinations through HRTC buses free of cost, which are plying at regular intervals from Chamba. Along with this, two mortal remains were also brought from Bharmour to Chamba. In two days, a total of 588 individuals have been airlif
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Uttarakhand: Char Dham Yatra resumes after rain halt
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The registration of pilgrims and operation of the Chardham Yatra, which was stopped from September 1 to 5 due to bad weather and continuous rain, is being restarted from Saturday.
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IAF carries out rescue operations of devotees stranded in Manimahesh Yatra
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
50 pilgrims reached Chamba safely from Bharmour in the first flight of the Air Force's Chinook helicopter. The rescue operations are being conducted under the supervision of Himachal Pradesh minister Jagat Singh Negi. All devotees will be evacuated safely on Friday and will then be sent t
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Shree Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra remains suspended for tenth consecutive day
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Continuous heavy rainfall has triggered flash floods and slope destabilisation, posing serious risks to the safety of pilgrims.
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Devotees stranded in Manimahesh Yatra to be airlifted: Himachal Pradesh CM
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to reporters in Shimla on Tuesday, CM Sukhu said the district administration has been directed to make all necessary arrangements for the air evacuation of pilgrims affected by adverse weather and road disruptions.
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Shree Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra remains suspended for 7th consecutive day
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Vaishno Devi Yatra remained suspended for the 7th consecutive day on Monday owing to the inclement weather and safety concerns along the track. The base camp at Katra wore a deserted look with only a few pilgrims waiting for the restoration of the pilgrimage.
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LG Manoj Sinha will take steps to secure Mata Vaishnodevi pilgrimage yatra
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Jammu and Kashmir Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma on Sunday visited Narayana Hospital to meet pilgrims injured in the near Ardhkuwari on the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi track, where over 35-36 people lost their lives.
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