Amarnath Yatra

Amarnath Yatra suspended for three days till Aug 23

The annual Amarnath Yatra was suspended for three days on Tuesday as the authorities decided not to allow any pilgrim to move from Jammu to the Kashmir Valley from August 21 to 23.

Aug 21, 2018, 08:36 AM IST

Amarnath Yatra resumes, 454 pilgrims leave for Kashmir Valley

The yatra had remained suspended for two days because of the separatist called protest shutdown in the Kashmir Valley.

Aug 07, 2018, 08:50 AM IST

2,201 pilgrims leave for Amarnath Yatra

Since it started on June 28, more that 197,000 pilgrims have already performed the annual pilgrimage. 

 

Jul 17, 2018, 09:23 AM IST

Amarnath Yatra hampered due to separatist-called shutdown on Burhan Wani's death anniversary

Amarnath pilgrims were not allowed to move towards the cave shrine from Jammu on Sunday due to a separatist-called protest shutdown in the Kashmir Valley, police said.

Jul 08, 2018, 10:56 AM IST

Batch of 2,203 pilgrims leave for Amarnath pilgrims

The authorities, however, declared the Baltal trek unsafe and suspended the yatra from there.

Jul 07, 2018, 08:39 AM IST

IAF's helicopters deployed to rescue stranded Amarnath pilgrims

The use of IAF helicopters were as per the direction given by Governor NN Vohra to Shri Amarnath Shrine Board.

Jul 06, 2018, 21:08 PM IST

BJP may form government in J&K with help of rebel PDP MLAs, Independents: Sources

The BJP pulled out of the alliance with the PDP in Jammu and Kashmir forcing chief minister Mehbooba Mufti to resign from her post.

Jul 06, 2018, 15:30 PM IST

Amarnath Yatra resumes from Pahalgam route, continues to remain suspended from Baltal route

The Amarnath Yatra resumed on Friday from the Pahalgam route after a gap of two days while it remained suspended for the third consecutive day from the Baltal route due to landslides.

Jul 06, 2018, 12:00 PM IST

Amarnath Yatra suspended for third day due to bad weather conditions

More than 30,000 pilgrims are presently stranded at different places including the two base camps, transit camps and in Jammu`s Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas.

Jul 06, 2018, 09:29 AM IST

High chances of getting stranded due to bad weather: MEA Advisory to Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims

The External Affairs Ministry on Thursday issued an advisory for pilgrims planning to undertake the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Nepal, saying there were "high chances" of getting stranded in various legs of the journey in case of inclement weather.

Jul 05, 2018, 14:45 PM IST

Amarnath Yatra remains suspended due to inclement weather

No pilgrim on Thursday was allowed to move towards the Kashmir Valley from here as the Amarnath Yatra remained suspended due to inclement weather.

Jul 05, 2018, 09:13 AM IST

Both routes of Amarnath Yatra shut, after landslide kills 5, injures 3

A flood alert had been issued for the region after the Jhelum crossed the danger mark. The area has also received heavy rainfall.

Jul 04, 2018, 10:11 AM IST

At least 5 dead, 3 injured in landslide on Amarnath yatra Baltal route

At least five people, including a woman, died while three others got injured in a landslide on Baltal route of Amarnath yatra in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jul 03, 2018, 23:02 PM IST

Amarnath yatra under terror radar? LeT likely to get big consignment for attack in Kashmir

Security arrangements for the Amarnath Yatra have already been tightened following a rise in terrorist activities.

Jul 02, 2018, 16:33 PM IST

Jhelum continues to flow above danger mark; Rajnath Singh dials J&K Governor

Three people have died in rain-related incidents in the valley. Srinagar-bound traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar Highway was suspended due to the lurking threat of floods in the Valley, leaving hundreds of commuters stranded.

Jul 01, 2018, 11:23 AM IST

Amarnath Yatra resumes from both routes after being briefly suspended due to heavy rains

Amarnath Yatra resumed from both the on-foot routes (Baltal and Pahalgam) after significant improvement in the weather. 

Jun 30, 2018, 13:44 PM IST

River Darhali flows above danger mark in Rajouri, schools closed in Kashmir

The authorities have ordered the closure of all schools in the Kashmir division in view of incessant rainfall in the past few days.

Jun 30, 2018, 08:43 AM IST

Heavy rainfall continues in Srinagar; Amarnath Yatra affected

Reports coming from the two base camps in Baltal and Pahalgam indicate that it has been raining all along the two treks leading to the holy cave shrine since morning on Friday.

Jun 29, 2018, 10:27 AM IST

Amarnath Yatra resumes from Baltal amid heavy security

The first batch of pilgrims Amarnath Yatra, which had halted in Baltal following heavy rains in the region, resumed on Thursday afternoon. 

Jun 28, 2018, 15:01 PM IST

Amarnath Yatra: First batch of pilgrims halted at Baltal due to heavy rainfall

From the twin base camps of Baltal and Pahalgam, the pilgrims will start their journey to the 3,880-metre high cave shrine by foot.

Jun 28, 2018, 07:42 AM IST