Amarnath Yatra pilgrims to be insured for ₹5 lakh
2 years, 7 months ago

Amarnath Yatra pilgrims to be insured for ₹5 lakh

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the Amarnath Yatra security arrangements in a series of meetings with Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha and other senior officials of the Ministry on Tuesday. J&K Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta said that for the first time, every Amarnath Yatra pilgrim would be given a radio frequency identification card and would be insured for ₹5 lakh. Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, Director of Intelligence Bureau Arvinda Kumar and other senior officials of Central Armed Police Forces attended the meeting. A statement by the Ministry of Home Affairs said Mr. Shah held a long meeting regarding the safety of the yatra and the facilities required for the pilgrims.

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J&K News: Security beefed up for Amarnath Yatra pilgrims after recent terror attacks | ABP News
5 months, 1 week ago

J&K News: Security beefed up for Amarnath Yatra pilgrims after recent terror attacks | ABP News

ABP News  

Security for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra has been significantly increased, particularly around the Jammu base camp and along the National Highway, as of July 13. This heightened security comes in response to the recent terror attack on an army convoy in Kathua, as well as encounters in Doda and Udhampur. To ensure the safety of the pilgrims, special nakas and …

BSNL launches special Amarnath Yatra SIM: Check price, benefits, availability
5 months, 3 weeks ago

BSNL launches special Amarnath Yatra SIM: Check price, benefits, availability

India TV News  

The Amarnath Yatra 2024 commenced on the 29th of June and will continue until the 19th of August. BSNL, the state-run telecom company, has introduced a special SIM card for Amarnath pilgrims. BSNL special Amarnath Yatra SIM BSNL has assured uninterrupted network coverage during the Amarnath Ji pilgrimage. How to get BSNL special Amarnath Yatra SIM To obtain the travel …

Amarnath Yatra 2024: First batch of over 4,600 pilgrims arrive in Kashmir amid tight security
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Amarnath Yatra 2024: First batch of over 4,600 pilgrims arrive in Kashmir amid tight security

India TV News  

Amarnath Yatra 2024: The first batch of pilgrims for the annual Amarnath Yatra reached the Kashmir valley today amid stringent security arrangements. After they arrived in Srinagar, senior officials in the police and civil administration, local people welcomed the 4,603 pilgrims at the Navyug tunnel in Qazigund area of south Kashmir's Kulgam district. Amid chants of "Bum Bum Bhole" and …

Amarnath Yatra begins today: Do’s and don’ts, step to register, all you need to know
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Amarnath Yatra begins today: Do’s and don’ts, step to register, all you need to know

Live Mint  

Amarnath Yatra begins today: The annual pilgrimage began today after the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims from the Amarnath Yatra base camp in Jammu on Friday morning. If you are also planning to join Amarnath Yatra this year, here is a list of do's and don'ts to prepare …

Amarnath Yatra: Security intensified ahead of commencement on June 29
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Amarnath Yatra: Security intensified ahead of commencement on June 29

The Hindu  

Unprecedented security measures, including electronic surveillance along the entire yatra route and access control arrangements, have been made for the annual Amarnath yatra scheduled to begin on June 29. A senior police official said the security measures have been beefed up for this year's Amarnath yatra given the recent terror attacks in the Jammu region, including the one where a …

Logistics, fool-proof security arrangements in place for Amarnath yatra: L-G Manoj Sinha
6 months ago

Logistics, fool-proof security arrangements in place for Amarnath yatra: L-G Manoj Sinha

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: Pratham Puja was on Saturday held at Amarnath cave-shrine to mark the ceremonial commencement of the annual pilgrimage to one of the most revered Hindu places of worship tucked away in the lower Kashmir Himalayas at a height of 13,000 feet. We are taking every possible measure to ensure the yatra is smooth, safe and hassle-free.” The SASB spokesman …

Amid spate of terror attacks in J&K, heightened security measures implemented for Amarnath Yatra 2024
6 months ago

Amid spate of terror attacks in J&K, heightened security measures implemented for Amarnath Yatra 2024

India TV News  

Increase in patrolling activities, surveillance along potential infiltration routes, 24x7 vigilance on highways, and the establishment of random night nakas are among the major security checks initiated by the government to ward off any terror threats to the annual pilgrimage of the Amarnath Yatra 2024. On Monday, Senior Superintendent of Police Vinay Kumar, who chaired a joint security review on …

Preparations underway for Shri Amarnath Yatra 2024: Key guidelines for devotees
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Preparations underway for Shri Amarnath Yatra 2024: Key guidelines for devotees

India TV News  

With merely a month left before the commencement of the Shri Amarnath Yatra 2024, the temple shrine board and the Jammu and Kashmir administration are working tirelessly to ensure a seamless and comfortable journey for devotees. While, the temple shrine body and the J&K administration headed by the LG office, issued clear directives to department heads to ensure all preparations …

Amarnath Yatra to now continue only on alternate days | Know reason here
1 year, 4 months ago

Amarnath Yatra to now continue only on alternate days | Know reason here

India TV News  

Amarnath Yatra 2023: Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board today announced its decision to allow the ongoing Amarnath Yatra only on alternate days due to the decreasing number of pilgrims. More than 4.28 lakh pilgrims have undertaken the Amarnath Yatra so far this year, surpassing the last year's total with nearly three weeks still to go before the pilgrimage ends, an official …

Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauds Jammu and Kashmir police personnel who handed over a lost bag containing ₹80,000
1 year, 5 months ago

Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauds Jammu and Kashmir police personnel who handed over a lost bag containing ₹80,000

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Mr. Amit Shah on Monday, July 10, expressed his appreciation for the honesty of two police officials — an Assistant Sub-Inspector and a Head Constable of Jammu and Kashmir Police — after they traced a woman pilgrim and returned her lost bag containing ₹80,000 and some documents. Mr. Shah took to Twitter to applaud the acts of …

Amarnath Yatra Arrangements, Traffic Restoration Work Reviewed after Rains, Landslide
1 year, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra Arrangements, Traffic Restoration Work Reviewed after Rains, Landslide

News 18  

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday chaired a meeting of civil and police officers to review the arrangements for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra. “Chaired a meeting with Civil Admin & Police officials to review arrangements for ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra after inclement weather had disrupted the pilgrimage for two days. Directed officials to ensure every possible …

Amarnath Yatra 2023 schedule announced: Pilgrimage to commence on July 1
1 year, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra 2023 schedule announced: Pilgrimage to commence on July 1

Live Mint  

Amarnath Yatra is set to commence on July 1st, 2023, a sacred trek through the mountains of south Kashmir Himalayas to the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Amarnath. To ensure a smooth and organised yatra, the SASB has implemented a step-by-step registration procedure for the Amarnath Yatra 2023. In recognition of the large number of devotees residing abroad who undertake …

MHA to hold final security review for Amarnath Yatra on June 27
1 year, 5 months ago

MHA to hold final security review for Amarnath Yatra on June 27

The Hindu  

The Union home ministry is expected to undertake a final security review of the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir with all the stakeholders here on Tuesday, official sources said. The heads of the Central Armed Police Forces, such as the CRPF, BSF and ITBP, and senior officials from intelligence, the Army, the Jammu and Kashmir administration and the …

Amarnath Yatra 2023: Amit Shah to hold high-level review meeting to check preparedness
1 year, 6 months ago

Amarnath Yatra 2023: Amit Shah to hold high-level review meeting to check preparedness

Firstpost  

Ahead of the scheduled Amarnath Yatra which will begin on July 1 and continue till August 31, the Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a high-level meeting today to check the preparedness. Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Intelligence Bureau chief Tapan Deka, Central Reserve Police Force Director General SL Thaosen and officers concerned in the Ministry of Home …

Amarnath Yatra: New ‘Yatri Niwas’ to cater to 30,000 pilgrims every year
1 year, 6 months ago

Amarnath Yatra: New ‘Yatri Niwas’ to cater to 30,000 pilgrims every year

The Hindu  

The construction of ‘Yatri Niwas’ lodging facilities for pilgrims and the laying of paved roads to the Amarnath cave shrine will be expedited in Kashmir this year. Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri and J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha took part in a ‘puja’ for the commencement of construction work for ‘Yatri Niwas’ on Tuesday at …

Amarnath Yatra 2023: J&K L-G Manoj Sinha attends pratham puja via video conferencing
1 year, 6 months ago

Amarnath Yatra 2023: J&K L-G Manoj Sinha attends pratham puja via video conferencing

India TV News  

Amarnath Yatra 2023 : To mark the ceremonial beginning of the Annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, attended Pratham Puja via video conferencing. The officials of Amarnath Shrine Board are working hard to ensure that needs and requirements of devotees are taken care of during the Yatra. The local residents are making immense contribution to the successful conduct of the Yatra …

Amarnath Yatra to commence on July 1, registration from April 17
1 year, 8 months ago

Amarnath Yatra to commence on July 1, registration from April 17

Hindustan Times  

The 62-day-long Amarnath Yatra will commence on July 11 and will culminate on August 31, 2023. The Amarnath Yatra will commence simultaneously from both routes – the Pahalgam track in the Anantnag district and Baltal in the Ganderbal district. Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Friday announced that Amarnath Yatra will commence on July 1, saying a hassle-free …

Amarnath Yatra 2022: Over 65,000 pilgrims perform yatra so far
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra 2022: Over 65,000 pilgrims perform yatra so far

India TV News  

Highlights Over 65,000 pilgrims had darshan at the holy cave shrine since Amarnath Yatra started on June 30 Another batch of 6,351 devotees left Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu on Tuesday Helicopter services are also available on both the routes of Amarnath Yatra for the pilgrims Amarnath Yatra 2022 news updates : Over 65,000 pilgrims have so far paid …

Amarnath Yatra 2022: Public 'WiFi zones' activated at key locations for visiting pilgrims in Jammu
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra 2022: Public 'WiFi zones' activated at key locations for visiting pilgrims in Jammu

India TV News  

Highlights The 43-day-long Amarnath yatra started on June 30 from the twin routes Five counters have been established for Tatkal registration of the pilgrims Amarnath pilgrims camping in Jammu have welcomed the WiFi facility Amarnath Yatra 2022 news updates : In a bid to facilitate Amarnath pilgrims to stay connected with their families back home, the Jammu Smart City Limited …

Amarnath Yatra 2022: Board offers online puja services for THESE devotees | Details
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra 2022: Board offers online puja services for THESE devotees | Details

India TV News  

Amarnath Yatra 2022: The Shri Amarnath Shrine Board on saturday launched an online portal for the devotees who could not undertake the Amarnath Yatra this year. The online services can be booked through the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board website, www.shriamarnathjishrine.com, or through its mobile application which can be downloaded from the Google Play Store, the officials said. "Maximising the use …

After a gap of three years, Amarnath yatra begins
2 years, 5 months ago

After a gap of three years, Amarnath yatra begins

The Hindu  

Enthusiastic about the reopening of the Amarnath cave shrine for the pilgrimage after a gap of three years, hundreds of pilgrims made their way up to the cave from the twin routes of Sonamarg and Pahalgam on Day 1 of the yatra on Thursday. “At the meeting, all the senior leaders, speaking in one voice, observed that the yatra is …

Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage begins amid heavy security in Kashmir
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage begins amid heavy security in Kashmir

Al Jazeera  

The government estimates a record one million Hindus from across India will take part in the 43-day pilgrimage in the restive region. The government estimates a record one million Hindus from all over India will join this year’s Amarnath Yatra, as the pilgrimage to the cave at 3,900 metres is called. This year, some rebel groups have warned in multiple …

Security arrangements in place for Amarnath Yatra
2 years, 5 months ago

Security arrangements in place for Amarnath Yatra

India Today  

Heavy security arrangements have been put in place for a secure and smooth Amarnath Yatra this year. Mountains and hill peaks leading to the Amarnath cave from Pahalgam and Baltal route are covered by border security forces and the Indian Army have also set up temporary posts at different locations for the safety and security of devotees visiting the holy …

Amarnath Yatra: J&K LG Manoj Sinha flags off 1st batch of pilgrims from Jammu base camp
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra: J&K LG Manoj Sinha flags off 1st batch of pilgrims from Jammu base camp

India TV News  

Highlights LG Sinha flagged off 1st batch of pilgrims from Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu All arrangements have been made to provide comfort to the pilgrims A Radio Frequency Identification will track the movement and well-being of the pilgrims Amarnath Yatra: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday morning flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the annual Amarnath …

Amarnath Yatra: J&K L-G Reviews Security Arrangements, Says 'Govt Committed to Provide Best Facilities to Pilgrims'
2 years, 6 months ago

Amarnath Yatra: J&K L-G Reviews Security Arrangements, Says 'Govt Committed to Provide Best Facilities to Pilgrims'

News 18  

​As the annual Amarnath Yatra is scheduled to start on June 30 after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday reviewed the overall security arrangements for the 43-day pilgrimage at unified command meeting in Srinagar. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary and senior security officers from the Home …

Amarnath Yatra 2022: Aadhaar Card mandatory, know full list of documents required for pilgrimage
2 years, 6 months ago

Amarnath Yatra 2022: Aadhaar Card mandatory, know full list of documents required for pilgrimage

India TV News  

Amarnath Yatra 2022: The police administration is getting ready for the safety of Amarnath pilgrims. The pilgrims who want to go for the Amarnath Yatra this year will have to carry their Aadhaar card as identity proof. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha reviewed the preparations for the Amarnath Yatra on Thursday. Read: Andaman and Nicobar Islands to Goa, …

Amarnath Yatra: J&K DGP chairs high level meeting, reviews security, deployment arrangements
2 years, 6 months ago

Amarnath Yatra: J&K DGP chairs high level meeting, reviews security, deployment arrangements

Firstpost  

In the meeting, it was decided that sufficient manpower will be deployed in advance so that the camps and routes of yatra are secured and checked at the earliest Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh on Friday chaired a high level meeting of senior officers from Police, Army and CAPFs to review the security arrangements and deployment …

RFID tags to anti-drones: How security at the Amarnath Yatra has been heightened
2 years, 7 months ago

RFID tags to anti-drones: How security at the Amarnath Yatra has been heightened

Firstpost  

The Centre is taking all necessary steps to protect pilgrims, who will undertake the 43-day Amarnath Yatra, starting from 30 June. This year’s pilgrimage assumes double significance as it is being held for the first time since the abrogation of Section 370 in Jammu and Kashmir There’s been a hustle at the home ministry as Amit Shah has been conducting …

Amarnath Yatra pilgrims to be tracked through RFID tags
2 years, 7 months ago

Amarnath Yatra pilgrims to be tracked through RFID tags

The Hindu  

The movement of each Amarnath Yatra pilgrim will be tracked with the help of Radio Frequency Identification tags, a high-level meeting to review the logistics and security preparedness of the Yatra was informed on Friday. The meeting chaired by Ajay Bhalla, Union Home Secretary, was attended by officials of the Jammu and Kashmir administration, chiefs of Central Armed Police Force …

Amarnath Yatra 2022: Home Secy reviews Amarnath Yatra security. See details
2 years, 8 months ago

Amarnath Yatra 2022: Home Secy reviews Amarnath Yatra security. See details

Live Mint  

Just as the annual pilgrimage is all set to start on June 30 after a gap of two years, Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday reviewed the security preparedness of Amarnath Yatra during his day-long visit to Jammu and Kashmir. Bhalla and Kumar, accompanied by a few senior Home Ministry officers, held meetings with Jammu and Kashmir Director …

Amarnath Yatra 2022: Online registration begins today | Check details
2 years, 8 months ago

Amarnath Yatra 2022: Online registration begins today | Check details

India TV News  

Highlights The registration for the annual Amarnath Yatra began on Monday The government will be introducing a Radio Frequency Identification system The Yatra was canceled midway in 2019 ahead of the abrogation of Article 370 in August, 2021 The registration for the annual Amarnath Yatra began on Monday. “The registration has started at our branches in Rehari, Katra, Reasi, Akhnoor …

43-day annual Amarnath yatra in J&K to commence from June 30
2 years, 8 months ago

43-day annual Amarnath yatra in J&K to commence from June 30

India Today  

The pilgrimage to the Himalayan shrine of Amarnath, located at a height of 3,880 metres in south Kashmir will start on June 30 after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision on the schedule of the pilgrimage was taken at the 41st meeting of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board chaired by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj …

Amarnath Yatra: Online registration for pilgrimage to start from April
2 years, 9 months ago

Amarnath Yatra: Online registration for pilgrimage to start from April

Live Mint  

The Shri Amarnath Shrine Board on Thursday night announced commencement of registration of pilgrims for yatra through online mode from April and said RFID-based tracking will be put in place for the movement of vehicles during pilgrimage to the shrine in South Kashmir Himalayas. "The online registration will start through banks in the month of April 2022 with a limit …

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