Amarnath Yatra

Pakistan increases infiltration bids in J&K ahead of Amarnath Yatra; 22 infiltration attempts foiled in 5 months

Army and security forces have foiled 22 infiltration attempts and killed 34 armed intruders in different sectors near the Line of Control (LoC) since January.

Jun 10, 2017, 16:04 PM IST

Cordon and search operation in Kashmir's Pahalgam

Security forces on Thursday launched a cordon and search operation (CASO) in south Kashmir's Pahalgam an area which is a base camp for the annual Amarnath Yatra commencing later this month.

Jun 08, 2017, 12:30 PM IST

Medical fitness compulsory for this year's Amarnath Yatra

Only those with medical fitness and age certificates will be allowed to undertake this year's pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam district, it was announced on Tuesday.

Jun 06, 2017, 18:46 PM IST

Stone pelters, militants biggest threat to Amarnath pilgrimage: Officials

Stone pelting mobs and militants pose equal threat to the annual Amarnath pilgrimage that begins June 29, a senior official said on Tuesday.

May 23, 2017, 18:08 PM IST

J&K: chief secy reviews Amarnath yatra arrangements

The meeting, among others, was attended by Director General of Police S P Vaid, Chief Executive Officer, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, Umang Narula and other civil and police officers, an official spokesman said.

May 20, 2017, 22:41 PM IST

Hand over Amarnath pilgrimage security to Army: VHP to J&K govt

Ahead of the commencement of the Amarnath Yatra, the VHP has requested Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti for handing over its security to the Army with "free hand".

May 08, 2017, 16:45 PM IST

South Kashmir situation challenging, cause for concern: CRPF

The CRPF on Friday termed the situation in south Kashmir as challenging and a cause for concern, saying militancy is on the rise there as many locals were joining the militants' ranks.

May 05, 2017, 20:29 PM IST

Online sale of chopper tickets for Amarnath Yatra from April 25

Online booking of tickets for the helicopter service for the annual Amarnath Yatra will begin from April 25, a top official said today.

Apr 23, 2017, 20:28 PM IST

Srinagar-Jammu national highway remains closed for third day

The 300-km Srinagar-Jammu national highway remained closed for traffic for the third consecutive day as snowfall and rains lashed wide parts of Kashmir on Friday, officials said.

Mar 10, 2017, 14:37 PM IST

Amarnath Yatra to begin on June 29

The 40-day long annual 'yatra' to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in South Kashmir Himalayas will commence on June 29, the shrine board said on Monday.

Jan 16, 2017, 22:19 PM IST

After 48 days, annual Amarnath Yatra ends with 'puja'

The 48-day-long annual Amarnath Yatra, which started on July 2, ended peacefully on Thursday with 'Puja' inside the cave shrine.

Aug 18, 2016, 17:55 PM IST

Drastic fall! Amarnath yatra registers 1.31 lakh dip in 2016

The annual Amarnath Yatra has witnessed a drastic fall of 1.31 lakh pilgrims this year even as over 2.20 lakh devotees have paid obeisance at the cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas.

Aug 17, 2016, 23:28 PM IST

Amarnath yatra registers 1.31 lakh dip in 2016

The annual Amarnath Yatra has witnessed a drastic fall of 1.31 lakh pilgrims this year even as over 2.20 lakh devotees have paid obeisance at the cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas.

Aug 17, 2016, 22:20 PM IST

Pakistan at it again, violates ceasefire in Poonch district ahead of Independence Day; security stepped up

Pakistan is at it again as India is on high alert in the wake of Independence Day!

Aug 14, 2016, 09:39 AM IST

Chhari Mubarak joins Amarnath Yatra

Amid curfew, the holy mace of Lord Shiva, 'Chhari Mubarak', today joined the annual Amarnath yatra, marking the concluding phase of the 48-day pilgrimage to 3,880 metre cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas.

Aug 13, 2016, 17:13 PM IST

Fresh batch of pilgrims leave for Amarnath Yatra from Jammu

With only six days left for the conclusion of this year's Amarnath Yatra, a fresh batch of 121 pilgrims today left for the twin base camps of Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas amidst tight security.

Aug 12, 2016, 17:48 PM IST

277 pilgrims leave Jammu for Amarnath Yatra

After remaining suspended due to closure of Jammu-Srinagar national highway for a day, the Amarnath Yatra was resumed on Monday as another batch of 277 pilgrims left Jammu for Kashmir.

Aug 08, 2016, 22:54 PM IST

Night traffic resumes on Jammu-Srinagar highway

Night traffic resumed on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway after remaining closed due to protests in Kashmir, officials said on Thursday.

Aug 04, 2016, 12:18 PM IST

Chhari-Mubarak taken to Shankaracharya Temple for prayers

'Chhari-Mubarak', the saffron-robed holy mace of Lord Shiva, was today taken to historic Shankaracharya Temple on a hillock here and offered prayers as per the age-old customs related to annual Amarnath yatra.

Aug 02, 2016, 16:53 PM IST