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08 Aug

Amarnath Yatra Suspended Again Due to Bad Weather, Pilgrims’ Movement Restricted

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Jammu (Rajeev Sharma): The Amarnath pilgrimage was temporarily suspended from Jammu on Saturday as unfavourable weather conditions and slippery stretches along the route raised safety concerns for pilgrims. Authorities stopped the movement of a fresh batch towards Kashmir as a precautionary measure. Officials said weather conditions in Ramban district and several parts of the Kashmir Valley were being closely monitored. Given the possibility of further deterioration, no new Yatra convoy was allowed to proceed towards the Valley. 1,202 pilgrims allowed to leave Baltal While the onward journey was put on hold, authorities permitted pilgrims from the previous batch to return…

11 Jul

Pilgrim Killed, Three Injured as Truck Hits Amarnath Yatra Bus Near Pathankot; Police Register Negligence Case

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Jammu (Rajeev Sharma): A road accident involving a bus carrying Shri Amarnath Yatra pilgrims claimed the life of one devotee and left three others injured on the Pathankot-Jammu National Highway late Thursday night. The collision occurred near the Sujanpur railway overbridge when a trailer allegedly rammed the side of the passenger bus. The deceased has been identified as 25-year-old Anshul Gehlot from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. According to police, he sustained critical injuries after being thrown out of the bus during the impact. He was taken to a nearby private hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead. Officials said the bus was…

03 Jul

Amarnath Yatra Begins with Heavy Security Cover; Devotees Start Trek from Twin Base Camps

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Jammu (Rajeev Sharma): The annual Amarnath Yatra formally began on Friday as the first groups of devotees set out for the holy cave shrine nestled in the Himalayas of south Kashmir. Pilgrims started their ascent from the Baltal and Nunwan (Pahalgam) base camps under heightened security and comprehensive logistical arrangements put in place by the administration. Despite intermittent rainfall in several parts of the Valley, devotees began their journey before sunrise, chanting religious hymns as they embarked on the sacred trek. The annual pilgrimage, which attracts lakhs of worshippers from across the country, will continue for 57 days and conclude…

02 Jul

Ahead of Amarnath Yatra, NHAI Opens Key Viaduct and Tunnel to Boost Safer Highway Connectivity in J&K

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Jammu (Rajeev Sharma): In a significant infrastructure boost ahead of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has completed major engineering works on the Udhampur–Kathua–Doda stretch, enhancing safer and more reliable road connectivity to the Kashmir Valley. Officials confirmed that a 810-metre-long viaduct at Ramsoo and a 3.5-kilometre tunnel connecting Digdole and Panthyal in Ramban district have been completed and will be opened for traffic from July 3, 2026. These newly built structures are designed to bypass vulnerable and landslide-prone sections of the Ramban–Banihal corridor, one of the most challenging stretches on the Jammu–Srinagar…

02 Jul

Amarnath Yatra Begins With First Pilgrim Convoy Leaving Jammu Under Enhanced Security

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Jammu (Rajeev Sharma): The annual Amarnath Yatra got underway on Thursday as the first group of registered pilgrims departed from Jammu's Bhagwati Nagar base camp for the Kashmir Valley. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the convoy after offering prayers, marking the formal beginning of one of India's largest religious pilgrimages. The devotees are travelling to the twin base camps of Pahalgam and Baltal, from where the trek to the revered Amarnath cave shrine will commence on July 3. The pilgrimage is scheduled to continue for 57 days before concluding on August 28. Prior to the flag-off ceremony, Sinha performed…

29 Jun

Jammu Strengthens Amarnath Yatra Security with High-Tech Monitoring Centre, 600 CCTV Cameras Activated

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Jammu (Rajeev Sharma): Ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, authorities have significantly upgraded security arrangements in Jammu by commissioning an Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC), which will serve as the central coordination hub for surveillance and emergency response throughout the pilgrimage. The newly operational facility will oversee security across the city by integrating live feeds from nearly 600 CCTV cameras installed at sensitive locations, major intersections, transit camps, and key routes used by pilgrims heading towards the holy cave shrine. Officials said the command centre enables seamless coordination between the Jammu and Kashmir Police, security forces and other government…

05 Jun

Anantnag Police launch QR-based app to strengthen security ahead of Amarnath Yatra

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Rajeev Sharma :- In a bid to enhance security arrangements and improve pilgrim management ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, the Anantnag Police have launched a new QR-based mobile application, 'Pehchaan', aimed at regulating and verifying service providers operating along the pilgrimage route and at major tourist destinations in the district. According to police officials, the app has been developed to facilitate on-the-spot verification of individuals engaged in providing services to pilgrims and tourists. By creating a database of registered and authenticated service providers, the initiative seeks to distinguish authorised personnel from unregistered individuals and establish a more secure operational…

17 Jul

Woman Pilgrim Dies, Three Injured in Landslide on Amarnath Yatra Route

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Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir (National Times): A tragic incident marred the sacred Amarnath Yatra on Wednesday evening as a 55-year-old woman pilgrim lost her life and three others sustained injuries following a landslide along the Baltal route in Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir. According to official reports, four pilgrims were swept downhill by a sudden landslide that struck near Railpathri, a vulnerable stretch on the Baltal axis leading to the revered Amarnath cave shrine. The pilgrims were on their spiritual journey when the mishap occurred. Rescue teams acted swiftly, evacuating the injured to the Baltal base camp hospital. However, one…