Amarnath Yatra

Amarnath yatra crosses 2016 mark; 2.40 lakh pay obeisance

This year, the yatra will conclude on Shravan Purnima (Raksha Bandhan) on August 7.

Jul 24, 2017, 19:36 PM IST

New batch of 673 pilgrims leave for Amarnath Yatra

Since the 40-day long Amarnath Yatra started on June 29, Monday`s batch of 673 pilgrims is the lowest number of pilgrims leaving Jammu for the Valley.

Jul 24, 2017, 08:57 AM IST

Batch of 1002 pilgrims leave for Amarnath from Jammu

A batch of 1,002 pilgrims left Jammu for the 3,888-metre-high Amarnath cave shrine of Lord Shiva in south Kashmir Himalayas on Sunday where over two lakh devotees have paid obeisance this year.

Jul 23, 2017, 21:04 PM IST

1,180 pilgrims leave for Amarnath

A fresh batch of over 1,100 pilgrims left here on Saturday to perform the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, an official said.

Jul 22, 2017, 09:54 AM IST

Restrictions in Srinagar to prevent separatist protests

Srinagar District Magistrate Farooq Ahmad Lone said restrictions under section 144 CrPc were imposed in areas falling under the jurisdiction of seven police stations -- Rainawari, Khanyar, Nowhatta, M.R.Gunj, Safa Kadal, Maisuma and Ram Munshibagh.

Jul 21, 2017, 13:04 PM IST

Commandos deployed for safety of Kanwar Yatra

After an attack on the Amarnath Pilgrims, commandos have been deployed in areas near Delhi for the safety of Kanwar Yatra. The commandos have been provided with AK-47.

Jul 20, 2017, 13:06 PM IST

Amarnath pilgrim dies, death toll climbs to 48

A 60-year-old pilgrim from Madhya Pradesh died on his way back from the Amarnath shrine.

Jul 19, 2017, 11:23 AM IST

Amarnath pilgrim dies, death toll in ongoing yatra climbs to 48

A 60-year-old pilgrim from Madhya Pradesh died on his way back from the Amarnath shrine, taking the death toll in the ongoing annual yatra to 48, officials said on Wednesday.

Jul 19, 2017, 11:08 AM IST

2,224 pilgrims leave for Amarnath from Jammu

Escorted by the CRPF and police, the batch comprising of 1,522 males, 467 females, and 235 sadhus and sadhvis left in a convoy of 85 vehicles for Baltal and Pahalgam base-camps this morning, officials said.

Jul 18, 2017, 19:08 PM IST

Amarnath Yatra accident: List of deceased and injured pilgrims

The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday released the list of deceased as well as injured pilgrims who met tragic road mishap on Sunday. The fatal accident killed 16 yatris on spot and left29 people injured after falls into gorge at 1:45 PM on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district.

Jul 17, 2017, 09:54 AM IST

Over 2,600 pilgrims leave for Amarnath Yatra

Over two lakh pilgrims have so far performed the yatra in the last 18 days.

Jul 17, 2017, 08:35 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi condoles Amarnath pilgrim deaths in bus crash

At least 16 pilgrims were killed and several others injured when their vehicle fell into a gorge on the Jammu- Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district.

Jul 16, 2017, 17:11 PM IST

16 dead, 35 injured as bus carrying Amarnath pilgrims falls into gorge

In yet another tragic incident, 16 Amarnath pilgrims killed and 35 others were left injured as vehicle carrying them falls into gorge on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district.

Jul 16, 2017, 14:53 PM IST

Over 3,600 pilgrims leave for Amarnath Yatra

"A fresh batch of 3,603 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in an escorted convoy of 153 vehicles at 3.25 am," officials said here.

Jul 16, 2017, 09:50 AM IST

Amarnath terror attack: J&K cops detain PDP MLA's driver for questioning

Earlier in the week, as many as seven people were killed and fifteen others injured after a group of terrorists opened fire on a bus carrying 17 pilgrims from Baltal to Mir Bazar around 8.20 pm on Monday night.

Jul 15, 2017, 12:57 PM IST

Situation under control in Kashmir Valley: Indian Army

"The Amarnath Yatra attack has been one reversal but we will continue our operations, will continue targeting terrorists. We will continue improving the situation," the Chinar Corps Commander, Lt Gen JS Sandhu, said here briefing the media.

Jul 15, 2017, 12:26 PM IST

Over 3,300 pilgrims leave for Amarnath Yatra

"A total of 3,398 yatris left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas at 3.30 am in an escorted convoy of 132 vehicles," the official added.

Jul 15, 2017, 11:47 AM IST

Over 1.86 lakh pilgrims pay obeisance at Amarnath shrine since June 29

Escorted by the CRPF and the police personnel, the fresh batch, consisting of 3,111 males, 892 females and 102 sadhus and sadhvis, left in a convoy of 191 vehicles for Baltal and Pahalgam base-camps this morning

Jul 14, 2017, 23:09 PM IST