Amarnath Yatra

Amarnath Yatra resumes from Pahalgam and Baltal

Amarnath Yatra, which was suspended due to bad weather conditions, has been resumed again from Pahalgam and Baltal. The third and fourth lot of pilgrims have departed off from Jammu.

Jul 01, 2017, 16:06 PM IST

4,477 pilgrims leave Jammu for Amarnath Yatra

A fresh batch of 4,477 pilgrims on Saturday left winter capital Jammu to perform the Amarnath Yatra after the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was restored for traffic.

Jul 01, 2017, 08:18 AM IST

J&K: Amarnath Yatra suspended due to heavy rains

Amarnath Yatra has been suspended in Jammu & Kashmir's Udhampur. Due to heavy rainfall and landslide in Udhampur this action has been taken.

Jun 30, 2017, 14:30 PM IST

Amarnath yatra resumes from Pahalgam and Baltal routes

The annual pilgrimage to the 3880-metre-high cave shrine of Amarnath resumed on Friday from Pahalgam and Baltal routes after weather improved.

Jun 30, 2017, 11:09 AM IST

Amarnath yatra suspended due to heavy rains

Amarnath yatra from the twin routes of Pahalgam and Baltal was suspended on Friday following heavy rainfall

Jun 30, 2017, 08:10 AM IST

Over 500 pilgrims pay obeisance at Amarnath

More than 500 pilgrims on Thursday paid obeisance at the cave shrine of Amarnath while the second batch of 2,481 pilgrims left from Jammu for the twin base- camps of the yatra, amid tight security.

Jun 29, 2017, 18:26 PM IST

Amarnath Yatra: ITBP officer dies, 14 pilgrims injured

ITBP Assistant Sub-Inspector Sanjun Singh died at the Baltal base camp area in the morning, officials said.

Jun 29, 2017, 16:16 PM IST

Amarnath yatra begins from twin routes of Pahalgam, Baltal

The 40-day long Amarnath ​Yatra to the Himalayan cave shrine in Anantnag district would end on August 7 on Shravan Purnima coinciding with the Raksha Bandhan festival.

Jun 29, 2017, 09:28 AM IST

Amarnath Yatra begins today amid threats of militant attacks

Deputy chief of Jammu and Kashmir Nirmal Singh flagged off the first batch of pilgrims from Jammu for annual Amarnath Yatra. 40-day yatra began amid tight security.

Jun 28, 2017, 12:23 PM IST

Under drone surveillance, first batch of pilgrims leaves Jammu for Amarnath Yatra

The first batch of 2,280 pilgrims left the Jammu base camp on Wednesday for this year's Amarnath Yatra that commences from June 29.

Jun 28, 2017, 09:10 AM IST

Rajnath Singh chairs security review meeting on Amarnath Yatra

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday chaired a security review meeting in the wake of the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra here, which will commence from June 29.

Jun 27, 2017, 21:31 PM IST

Militants planning to target Amarnath yatra: Intel reports

Replying to questions on security, the Special DG said, "All security arrangements have been made in view of the threat perception."

Jun 27, 2017, 18:28 PM IST

Amarnath Yatra: Security arrangements on war footing, assures J&K Police

With the Amarnath Yatra set to begin from June 29, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday said that they have put all the necessary security arrangements in place so that the pilgrims have a hassle free and secure journey.

Jun 27, 2017, 12:08 PM IST

J&K Deputy CM says tight security in place for Amarnath Yatra

In the wake of the Amarnath Yatra 2017, J&K Deputy CM Nirmal Singh asserted that all security arrangements have been made.

Jun 26, 2017, 14:01 PM IST

Strategy framed to ensure incident-free Amarnath yatra

The first batch of Amarnath pilgrims is scheduled to depart from the Jammu base camp on June 28 under tight security.
 

Jun 24, 2017, 18:27 PM IST

J&K Police issues advisory for Amarnath Yatra, pilgrims vehicles advised to cross Jawahar Tunnel before 3.30pm

In order to ensure the safe and secure movement of yatri vehicles, the state police has issued a travel advisory for the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra.

Jun 21, 2017, 21:28 PM IST

No threat to annual Amarnath Yatra: Geelani

Hardline Hurriyat Conference chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani has said that there was no threat to the annual Amarnath Yatra, scheduled to begin later this month, stressing that the pilgrims were "our revered guests", who would be received as per the age-old traditions.

Jun 19, 2017, 18:46 PM IST

J&K govt capable of dealing with situation in Kashmir: Kiren Rijiju

"The state government's inputs and strategy are to be given priority. The Centre cannot just make a statement and intervene," he said.
 

Jun 18, 2017, 22:43 PM IST

Working hard to make Amarnath yatra safe and convenient: J&K Governor

The Indian Army has deployed total five battalions in the valley in view of the Amarnarth Yatra. 

Jun 15, 2017, 20:03 PM IST

Amid terror threats, J&K police assures security during Amarnath Yatra

Amid ongoing unrest in the Kashmir Valley, the Jammu and Kashmir police today assured that Amarnath Yatra will pass off peacefully. "We will take care of it don't worry.

Jun 14, 2017, 16:57 PM IST