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Amarnath Yatra temporarily suspended due to heavy rain
The Amarnath Yatra was temporarily suspended on Saturday on both routes to the cave shrine due to heavy rainfall. Intermittent heavy rains along the Baltal and Pahalgam routes led officials to take precautionary measures to ensure pilgrim safety. Over 1.50 lakh devotees have already visited the 3,800-metre-high cave shrine to see the naturally formed ice lingam. The yatra began on June 29 via the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route and the shorter but steeper 14-km Baltal route, and will continue until August 19. Last year, more than 4.5 lakh pilgrims offered prayers at the shrine.
Over 20,000 pilgrims visit Amarnath cave shrine, total crosses 1.50 lakh
In Srinagar, over 20,000 pilgrims visited the Amarnath shrine on Friday, totaling over 1.50 lakh since June 29 via Nunwan-Pahalgam in Anantnag and Baltal routes. The 3,800-metre-high ice lingam shrine saw 1,700 security personnel, 275 children, and one transgender participant involved, two deaths reported. The pilgrimage with sadhus ends August 19. Over 4.5 lakh visited last year.
Modi govt committed to ensure safe, smooth Amarnath Yatra: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured that the Modi government is fully dedicated to ensuring a safe and comfortable pilgrimage for devotees visiting the Amarnath cave shrine. The annual Amarnath Yatra commenced with the departure of the first batch from Baltal and Nunwan base camps towards the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas. Shah emphasized the significance of the yatra as a symbol of India's cultural tradition and continuity.
Amarnath Yatra 2024: How to register, routes, and do's & don'ts; All you need to know
The annual Amarnath Yatra to the 3,880-meter-high cave shrine in south Kashmir starts on June 29 and will conclude on August 19. The Jammu and Kashmir administration has made extensive arrangements for the pilgrims, including registration, safety measures, and medical facilities. The pilgrimage features two routes, elaborate security, and services like RFID tracking, insurance, and helicopter rides. This year, over 3.50 lakh pilgrims have registered, with hundreds of community kitchens and 38 mountain rescue teams ensuring their safety.
Jammu & Kashmir: 38 specially-trained rescue teams to be deployed for Amarnath Yatra
38 Mountain Rescue Teams from various forces will be deployed for the Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage, ensuring pilgrims' safety during the 52-day journey to the holy cave shrine at 3,880 meters.
Security measures tightened ahead of Amarnath Yatra
With the Amarnath Yatra just a week away, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha emphasized tightened security measures and improved facilities to ensure a successful pilgrimage. Security officials reviewed arrangements along the Jammu-Srinagar highway, while Sinha highlighted the commencement of 'darshan' for pilgrims on June 29.
Amarnath Yatra 2024 Dates Announced: Here's how and where to register, routes, registration process, documents needed, do's & dont's
The Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) has announced the schedule for the annual Amarnath Yatra, commencing on June 29 and concluding on August 19. Registration, starting April 15, requires a Compulsory Health Certificate (CHC) and costs Rs 150 per person. Pilgrims must collect RFID cards from designated centers before the journey. Two routes are available, with guidelines ensuring a safe pilgrimage experience.
Centre to move fresh CAPF units to Manipur, G20 Summit
The Indian government plans to deploy around 20-22 fresh Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) companies in the regions of Manipur that have been affected by ethnic violence. These additional units will join the 125 CAPF companies already stationed in Manipur since the outbreak of violence in May. The units will be withdrawn from the security detail for the Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage in Jammu and Kashmir, which is ending soon.
Amarnath Yatra: Over 7,000 pilgrims leave for twin base camps from Jammu
More than 7,000 pilgrims left Jammu on Saturday to join the annual Amarnath pilgrimage. The pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine of Amarnath, located in the south Kashmir Himalayas, began on July 1. The pilgrimage runs for a period of 62 days; pilgrims from across the country travel to the holy site to worship a naturally formed ice lingam.
Over 40 foods items banned at Amarnath Yatra, pilgrims advised to look after physical fitness
More than 40 food items have been banned at the upcoming Amarnath Yatra and the pilgrims have been advised to achieve physical fitness by walking at least 5 kilometres a day, the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board said in its health advisory issued on Thursday. The banned food items include drinks, fried and fast food items.
Over 4,300 pilgrims leave for Amarnath cave shrine from Jammu
Officials said 1,846 pilgrims heading for Baltal were the first to leave the Bhagwati Nagar camp in 72 vehicles followed by the second convoy of 94 vehicles carrying 2,509 pilgrims for Pahalgam.
Fresh batch of nearly 6,000 pilgrims leave for Amarnath shrine amid tight security
While 3,363 pilgrims, including 665 women, 75 sadhus and 17 children left in a convoy of 131 vehicles for Nunwan-Pahalgam base camp around 9.50 am, another convoy carrying 2,619 devotees including 556 women and 49 sadhus, left in 78 vehicles for Baltal base camp around 10.30 am, officials said.
Amarnath Yatra resumes; 4,026 pilgrims leave Jammu for base camps
Flash floods triggered by heavy rain struck near the holy cave shrine of Amarnath on July 8, leaving at least 16 people dead and more than 30 missing. "A total of 4,026 pilgrims left in the 12th batch from Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas here in a convoy of 110 vehicles amid heavy security of CRPF," officials said.
Amarnath Yatra suspended from Jammu due to inclement weather
A total of 69,535 pilgrims have left in 10 batches from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu for the Valley since June 29, the day the first batch of pilgrims was flagged off by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha. Over one lakh pilgrims have offered prayers at the cave shrine, housing the naturally formed ice 'shivling', the officials said.
Another batch of 6,400 pilgrims leaves for Amarnath from Jammu
With today's batch the number of the total pilgrims, who have left for Amarnath cave shrine from Jammu, goes up to 17,100, officials said. Over 7,000 fresh pilgrims have arrived in Jammu from various places across the country for their onward journey to the shrine, they said.
Amarnath Yatra begins, 2,750 pilgrims leaves Nunwan base camp for cave shrine
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday flagged off the first batch of 4,890 pilgrims from the Jammu base camp.
Elaborate security check conducted in Jammu zone for upcoming Amarnath Yatra
Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and Additional Director General of Police Mukesh Singh led a convoy of 20 security vehicles this morning from Jammu to Banihal -- the gateway to Kashmir -- as part of what official described was a "trial run" for the yatra's security.
Amarnath Yatra: Teams to be positioned along Jammu-Srinagar NH to help pilgrims
The 43-day-long Amarnath yatra is scheduled to start on June 30 from the twin routes -- traditional 48-km Nunwan in south Kashmir's Pahalgam and 14-km shorter Baltal in central Kashmir's Ganderbal -- after a hiatus of two years owing to the coronavirus pandemic.
Over 13,000 pilgrims pay obeisance at Amarnath cave shrine
More than 13,000 pilgrims have paid obeisance at the Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir during the first two days of pilgrimage.
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