PAHALGAM AND BALTAL
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.
Amarnath Yatra 2023: New group of pilgrims departs from Pantha Chowk base camp in Srinagar
A fresh batch of pilgrims left for the Amarnath Yatra from Pantha Chowk base camp in Srinagar on August 06. Through Pahalgam and Baltal routes, the pilgrims will reach the holy cave. The Yatra started on July 1 and will culminate on August 31. The pilgrims hai...
Over 7,000 perform Amarnath Yatra on 28th day, total crosses 3.77 lakhs
Over 7,000 pilgrims had darshan at the Amarnath cave shrine on the 28th day of the Yatra, despite inclement weather along the twin routes. Since the Yatra began on July 1, over 3.77 lakh people have taken part. Another 2,050 pilgrims were escorted on Saturday, with 36 pilgrims dying during the Yatra so far. The shrine houses an ice stalagmite structure that symbolises Lord Shiva, and pilgrims travel uphill to reach it, either from the Pahalgam or the Baltal base camps. The Amarnath Yatra ends on August 31.
22nd batch of over 3,800 Amarnath pilgrims leave Jammu for cave shrine
More than 3.25 lakh pilgrims have so far paid obeisance at the cave shrine located at a height of 3,888 metres since the commencement of the annual pilgrimage from the twin tracks of Pahalgam in Anantnag and Baltal in Ganderbal districts on July 1.
Traffic movement suspended on Jammu-Srinagar highway, Amarnath yatri convoy stopped at Ramban
A fresh batch of over 3,000 Amarnath pilgrims left a base camp here for Kashmir on Saturday but their convoy was stopped in Ramban after authorities closed the Jammu-Srinagar national highway following heavy rains and landslides.
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Over 4,600 pilgrims leave Jammu for Amarnath
A batch of more than 4,600 Amarnath pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here on Thursday morning amid tight security. As many as 2.90 lakh devotees have paid obeisance at the Amarnath shrine since the annual pilgrimage began on July 1.
Amarnath pilgrims stranded at Baltal, Pahalgam urge authorities to evacuate them
Nearly 50,000 pilgrims are put up at various base camps in Kashmir valley with almost 19,000 at Baltal base camp in the Ganderbal district. The Met office has predicted widespread moderate to heavy rain, accompanied by thundershowers, under the influence of monsoon winds and western disturbances across Jammu and Kashmir till Sunday.
Annual Amarnath Yatra begins amid tight security
The annual Amarnath Yatra formally started on Saturday with around 5,600 pilgrims paying obeisance at the holy cave. The administration and armed forces have put in place elaborate security and logistical arrangement to ensure a successful, incident free and peaceful Amarnath Yatra.
Robust, dynamic security grid in place for Amarnath Yatra: Army
The Indian Army has implemented a strong security grid for the Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage. Security measures include the deployment of snipers, anti-drone systems, bomb disposal squads, and dog squads. The army has also set up yatri camps with additional facilities and helipads for medical emergencies
Amarnath Yatra: First batch of pilgrims begins journey towards cave shrine from Baltal base camp
The pilgrims will undertake a 12-km journey from the base camp to the holy cave shrine located at an altitude of about 13,000 feet. All arrangements for the annual pilgrimage, including those related to security, have been put in place. Deputy Commissioner Shyambir said about 6,000 yatris arrived at the base camp. "I wish the yatra goes on smoothly. I request the yatris to carry their RFID cards," he told reporters here.
Amarnath a reflection of Kashmiriyat, say Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti
Former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti and Farooq Abdullah, have said that the Hindu-Muslim brotherhood during Amarnath Yatra is a reflection of 'Kashmiriyat' and a lesson for those spreading hatred in the name of religion across the country.
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.
Over 5,600 pilgrims leave for Amarnath cave shrine from Jammu
A total of 31 people, mostly pilgrims, have died during the on-going yatra till now, excluding 15 pilgrims, who died in flashfloods at the cave shrine on July 1.
Amarnath Yatra suspended due to bad weather
Earlier, the yatra was stopped for three days following a cloudburst on July 8 which left 16 people dead and over 30 missing. It had resumed via the Pahalgam route on Monday and through the Baltal route on Tuesday.
Fresh batch of over 5000 pilgrims leaves Jammu camp for Amarnath shrine
The officials said 1,666 pilgrims including 536 women and 43 children heading for Baltal in 61 vehicles were the first to leave the Bhagwati Nagar camp around 3.20 am, followed by the second convoy of 140 vehicles for Pahalgam, carrying 3,783 pilgrims including 702 women, 103 sadhus and 54 children at around 4.20 am.
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.
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.
First batch of about 5k Amarnath Yatris reaches Kashmir’s Anantnag
Flanked by political leaders and officials, including Jammu Mayor Chander Mohan Gupta, BJP leader Devender Rana and Chief Secretary Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, the lieutenant governor flagged off the convoy of buses and other vehicles carrying pilgrims on their inward journey to the twin basecamps in Kashmir.
J&K reviews final arrangements for Amarnath Yatra
This year, the administration organised several campaigns to encourage people from across the country to participate in the yatra and is thus expecting a good turnout. The annual pilgrimage was cut short in 2019 following the abrogation of Article 370 and wasn't held in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic.
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 symbolises Hindu-Muslim unity, six to eight lakh yatris expected this year: I&B Secretary
The annual Amarnath Yatra would start from June 30 this year for 43 days and conclude on Raksha Bandhan on August 11.
No threat to Amarnath yatra, all security measures being ensured: J&K DGP
Jammu and Kashmir's Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh on Friday said there is no threat to the upcoming Amarnath yatra and all necessary security measures are being undertaken.
Amarnath Yatra likely to attract heavy rush, will make arrangements for successful pilgrimage: CRPF
Inspector General (IG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Jammu sector, P S Ranpise said all units and formations have been briefed about the threat posed by sticky bombs, and asked to remain on high alert.
Amarnath Yatra resumes from Jammu, biggest batch of 7,993 pilgrims leaves for Kashmir
Since its commencement on June 28, the pilgrimage was suspended from here for the fifth time on Saturday owing to the strike called by separatist groups.
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