Amarnath batch strength heading for Kashmir dropped below 2000
1 year, 4 months ago

Amarnath batch strength heading for Kashmir dropped below 2000

The Hindu  

A fresh batch of 1,974 pilgrims, including 363 women, left Jammu city in a convoy of 85 vehicles early Sunday for the twin base camps in Kashmir to perform the annual Amarnath pilgrimage, officials said. The 28th batch of pilgrims comprising 1,974 pilgrims, who also included 45 Sadhus and 16 Sadhvis, left Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu for Kashmir in a convoy of 85 vehicles escorted by security personnel between 3.30 am and 3.45 am, an official said. While 1,410 pilgrims are performing the yatra through the traditional 48-km Pahalgam track in Anantnag district, 564 others are heading for the 14-km Baltal route in Ganderbal district, they said. This was the lowest-strength batch of Lord Shiva devotees leaving the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu since the first batch was flagged off by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on June 30.

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Amarnath Yatra: 2,900 pilgrims leave Jammu for cave shrine
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Amarnath Yatra: 2,900 pilgrims leave Jammu for cave shrine

The Hindu  

More than 2,900 pilgrims left Jammu for the 3,880-metre-high Amarnath cave shrine in the South Kashmir Himalayas amid tight security arrangements on July 24, officials said. More than four lakh pilgrims have already paid obeisance at the naturally-formed ice lingam at the cave shrine, as compared to the over 4.5 lakh last year. The 27th batch of 2,907 pilgrims left …

Fresh batch of over 3,000 pilgrims leaves Jammu for Amarnath shrine
5 months ago

Fresh batch of over 3,000 pilgrims leaves Jammu for Amarnath shrine

The Hindu  

Early on July 21, a fresh batch of 3,113 pilgrims, including 707 women, left a base camp here to join the annual Amarnath pilgrimage in the South Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. So far, nearly 3.90 lakh pilgrims have paid their obeisance at the 3,880-metre-high holy cave shrine, housing the naturally formed ice-shivling. The 24th batch of pilgrims, which also included …

Over 4,400 devotees leave Jammu for Amarnath Yatra
5 months, 1 week ago

Over 4,400 devotees leave Jammu for Amarnath Yatra

The Hindu  

More than 4,400 people left Jammu to join the pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Amarnath in the south Kashmir Himalayas on Friday, amid tight security arrangements, officials said. The 52-day pilgrimage, which began on June 29, is underway amid a spate of terror attacks in the Jammu region and an ongoing massive search operation there to track down the …

Over 7,500 pilgrims visit Amarnath cave shrine, total crosses 1.59 lakh
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Over 7,500 pilgrims visit Amarnath cave shrine, total crosses 1.59 lakh

The Hindu  

More than 7,500 pilgrims paid obeisance at the Amarnath cave shrine on July 6, taking the number of devotees who have had 'darshan' of the naturally formed ice lingam so far to over 1.59 lakh, officials in Srinagar said. They said 5,019 male pilgrims, 1,406 female pilgrims, 118 sadhus and three sadhvis were among those who paid obeisance at the …

Amarnath Yatra: Shivalinga melts prematurely due to excessive heat
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Amarnath Yatra: Shivalinga melts prematurely due to excessive heat

India TV News  

The Amarnath Yatra was temporarily suspended on both routes to the cave shrine on Saturday as a precautionary measure due to heavy rainfall, officials said. According to reports, due to increasing heat, the Shivalinga has melted prematurely even as the yatra is supposed to end in August. More than 20,000 pilgrims paid obeisance at the Amarnath cave shrine on Friday, …

Amarnath Yatra 2024: Over 74,000 devotees visit holy cave shrine in four days
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Amarnath Yatra 2024: Over 74,000 devotees visit holy cave shrine in four days

India TV News  

Amarnath Yatra 2024: Over 74,000 pilgrims had ‘darshan’ inside the holy cave shrine of Amarnath during the last four days while another batch of 5,725 Yatris left for Kashmir today. Yatris take either the 48 km long traditional Pahalgam cave shrine route or the shorter 14 km long Baltal route to perform the Yatra. Those using the Pahalgam route take …

Amarnath Yatra: Third batch of over 6,600 pilgrims leaves Jammu base camp for Kashmir
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Amarnath Yatra: Third batch of over 6,600 pilgrims leaves Jammu base camp for Kashmir

The Hindu  

A third batch of 6,619 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu in two separate convoys to join the annual Amarnath pilgrimage in the Kashmir Himalayas, officials said on June 30. About 14,000 pilgrims paid obeisance at the holy cave shrine located at a height of 3,880 metres on the first day of the 52-day annual yatra, which …

Amarnath Yatra 2024: Over 13,000 pilgrims pay obeisance at cave shrine on first day
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Amarnath Yatra 2024: Over 13,000 pilgrims pay obeisance at cave shrine on first day

India TV News  

Amarnath Yatra 2024: Over 13,000 pilgrims visited the holy cave shrine of Amarnath on Saturday, the first day of the annual pilgrimage in the south Kashmir Himalayas. 13,736 pilgrims visited cave shrine on day 1 The Yatra commenced early in the morning from two tracks: the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag and the shorter, but steeper, 14-km Baltal route …

Amarnath Yatra 2024: Over 13,000 pilgrims visit holy cave on first day
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Amarnath Yatra 2024: Over 13,000 pilgrims visit holy cave on first day

Hindustan Times  

More than 13,000 pilgrims visited the holy cave shrine of Amarnath on Saturday, the first day of the annual pilgrimage in the south Kashmir Himalayas that is being conducted amid tight security. Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted pilgrims at the start of the Amarnath Yatra, saying the 'darshan' of Lord Shiva is known to infuse immense energy in his followers. …

Amarnath Yatra begins, first batch of pilgrims leave for cave shrine
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Amarnath Yatra begins, first batch of pilgrims leave for cave shrine

The Hindu  

The annual Amarnath Yatra began on Saturday June 29, 2024, as the first batch of pilgrims left the twin base camps in Baltal and Nunwan to start their journey to the 3880-metre-high cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. The officials said the batches of pilgrims on the twin routes were flagged off by the respective deputy commissioners …

Amarnath Yatra: First batch pilgrims continue their journey to Amarnath cave
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Amarnath Yatra: First batch pilgrims continue their journey to Amarnath cave

Live Mint  

Amarnath Yatra 2024: Pilgrims from the first batch left Baltal base camp on Saturday to continue their journey to Amarnath cave. With the beginning of Amarnath Yatra 2024 on Friday, pilgrims have begun their journey to the cave in Jammu and Kashmir. The Amarnath Yatra 2024 began amid thunderous chants of “Har Har Mahadev” and “Bum Bum Bhole” after Lieutenant …

Amarnath Yatra 2024: Large number of pilgrims en route from Baltal to holy cave | WATCH
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Amarnath Yatra 2024: Large number of pilgrims en route from Baltal to holy cave | WATCH

India TV News  

Amarnath Yatra 2024: The first batch of pilgrims left for the Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir to offer prayers at the holy cave shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. The officials said the pilgrims reached the valley through the Navyug tunnel in Qazigund area of south Kashmir's Kulgam district in a cavalcade of 231 light and heavy vehicles where they …

Pahalgam, Baltal basecamps Welcome Amarnath Pilgrims
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Pahalgam, Baltal basecamps Welcome Amarnath Pilgrims

Deccan Chronicle  

Pahalgam : Pahalgam wore a festive look as hundreds of Hindu worshippers received a warm welcome upon their arrival in the scenic Kashmir Valley’s premier resort on Friday, before their treading upon the mountain trails run northeast to the Amarnath cave-shrine. Situated on the banks of gushing Lidder River, the Gauri Shankar temple like the nearby centuries-old Mamleshwar temple, also …

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 concludes, over 4.4 lakh pilgrims offer prayers at cave shrine
1 year, 3 months ago

Amarnath Yatra concludes, over 4.4 lakh pilgrims offer prayers at cave shrine

The Hindu  

The 62-day annual Amarnath Yatra concluded on Thursday with more than 4.4 lakh pilgrims offering prayers at the cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas this year. Officials said a total of 4,45,338 devotees paid obeisance to the naturally formed ice 'Shivling' during the pilgrimage which commenced on July 1 through Baltal and Pahalgam routes. The holy mace of Lord …

Amarnath Yatra: One pilgrim dies, another injured after falling from track in Baltal
1 year, 4 months ago

Amarnath Yatra: One pilgrim dies, another injured after falling from track in Baltal

India TV News  

A pilgrim of Amarnath Yatra from Bihar died while another suffered injuries subsequent to falling down a track close to Kali Mata Morh on Friday night, an official said on Saturday. “They lost the balance and fell down the track, in which one died on the spot while another suffered injuries,” official said. He said the injured pilgrim is going …

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 …

Amarnath yatra: 22nd batch of over 3,800 pilgrims leaves Jammu for cave shrine
1 year, 4 months ago

Amarnath yatra: 22nd batch of over 3,800 pilgrims leaves Jammu for cave shrine

The Hindu  

Amid tight security, the 22nd batch of 3,898 pilgrims left the base camp for the Amarnath Yatra here on July 24 for the twin base camps of the cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. A total of 3,898 pilgrims - 2,898 males, 898 females, 90 seers and 12 children - left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas here …

Jammu and Kashmir: 2 More Amarnath Pilgrims Die; Total Deaths During Yatra Climbs to 36
1 year, 5 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: 2 More Amarnath Pilgrims Die; Total Deaths During Yatra Climbs to 36

News 18  

Two more Amarnath pilgrims have died, taking the death toll during this year’s pilgrimage in the south Kashmir Himalayas to 36, officials said on Saturday. Cardiac arrest triggered by low oxygen concentration at high altitudes is one of the most common causes of fatalities among Amarnath pilgrims and security forces posted there. So far, more than three lakh pilgrims have …

Over 7,000 more pilgrims leave Jammu base camp for Amarnath Yatra
1 year, 5 months ago

Over 7,000 more pilgrims leave Jammu base camp for Amarnath Yatra

The Hindu  

Amid tight security, a fresh batch of over 7,000 Amarnath Yatra pilgrims left the base camp here early 14th July morning for pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Lord Shiva in the south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. A total of 7,245 pilgrims -- 4,880 men, 1,936 women, 424 seers and six children -- left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp for …

Amid tight security, 10th batch of over 7,800 pilgrims leave Jammu for Amarnath
1 year, 5 months ago

Amid tight security, 10th batch of over 7,800 pilgrims leave Jammu for Amarnath

The Hindu  

The 10th batch of over 7,800 Amarnath Yatra pilgrims left the Jammu base camp in the early hours of July 12 for the twin base camps in Kashmir amid tight security arrangements, officials said. The yatra resumed from the Jammu base camp on July 11 afternoon after remaining suspended for three days in view of the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar …

Amarnath Yatra 2023: Over 1.4 lakh pilgrims perform darshan at holy cave so far
1 year, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra 2023: Over 1.4 lakh pilgrims perform darshan at holy cave so far

India TV News  

Amarnath Yatra 2023: The Amarnath Yatra has continues to attract a significant number of devotees, with the number of pilgrims having darshan at the Holy Cave surpassing 1.4 lakh since July 1. Thousands of Amarnath Yatris traverse mountainous routes along Pahalgam and Baltal axis with much fervor to perform darshan at Holy Cave. The arrangements put in place for the …

Amarnath Yatra remains suspended for fourth consecutive day from Jammu
1 year, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra remains suspended for fourth consecutive day from Jammu

The Hindu  

The Amarnath Yatra was suspended for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday due to a closure of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway owing to the extensive damage caused to its Ramban section, leaving 15,000 pilgrims stranded in Jammu and at other places. Authorities said incessant rains have caused unprecedented damage to the highway, especially the stretch falling in Ramban district, forcing …

Amarnath Yatra Remains Suspended for 4th Consecutive Day from Jammu
1 year, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra Remains Suspended for 4th Consecutive Day from Jammu

News 18  

The Amarnath Yatra was suspended for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday due to a closure of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway owing to the extensive damage caused to its Ramban section, leaving 15,000 pilgrims stranded in Jammu and at other places. Authorities said incessant rains have caused unprecedented damage to the highway, especially the stretch falling in Ramban district, forcing …

Jammu- Srinagar NH closed; Amarnath Yatra remains suspended
1 year, 5 months ago

Jammu- Srinagar NH closed; Amarnath Yatra remains suspended

Hindustan Times  

The annual pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine of Shri Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas remained suspended from Jammu City for the third consecutive day on Monday, said officials. The nearly 250 km long Jammu-Srinagar national highway suffered extensive damage in Ramban district due to heavy rains in the past two days. “1745 hrs, July 10 - Following approach road …

Amarnath Yatra resumes on Pahalgam route after 3 days as weather improves
1 year, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra resumes on Pahalgam route after 3 days as weather improves

Hindustan Times  

The Amarnath Yatra resumed on Sunday afternoon from Panjtarni and Sheshnag base camps after remaining suspended for three days due to inclement weather in Jammu and Kashmir, authorities said. Read here: 83 Karnataka pilgrims stranded on Amarnath yatra route safe: Minister As the weather showed significant improvement, a batch of 6,491 pilgrims performed darshan at Amarnath cave, news agency ANI …

83 Karnataka pilgrims stranded on Amarnath yatra route safe: Minister
1 year, 5 months ago

83 Karnataka pilgrims stranded on Amarnath yatra route safe: Minister

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka minister HK Patil said on Sunday that all the 83 people from the state who went on a pilgrimage to Amarnath and were said to be stranded due to heavy rainfall and landslides are safe. Karnataka minister HK Patil said all the 83 people from the state who went on a pilgrimage to Amarnath and were said to be …

Amarnath yatra resumes from Jammu and Kashmir's Panjtarni, Sheshnag base camps after three days
1 year, 5 months ago

Amarnath yatra resumes from Jammu and Kashmir's Panjtarni, Sheshnag base camps after three days

The Hindu  

The Amarnath yatra resumed on July 9 from Panjtarni and Sheshnag base camps after remaining suspended for three days due to inclement weather in Kashmir, officials said here. Earlier, in the day no fresh batch of pilgrims was allowed from Jammu owing to inclement weather and closure of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, officials said. Efforts are on to restore traffic …

Amarnath Yatra resumes after two days due to bad weather
1 year, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra resumes after two days due to bad weather

India TV News  

Amarnath Yatra 2023 : Amarnath Yatra resumed after being suspended earlier in the day for third consecutive day on Sunday due to bad weather. Earlier on Saturday, hundreds of vehicles were stranded in Udhampur after the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was closed on account of bad weather. The 250-km Jammu-Srinagar National Highway is the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the …

Amarnath Yatra temporarily suspended due to bad weather
1 year, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra temporarily suspended due to bad weather

Hindustan Times  

The Amarnath Yatra was temporarily suspended on Friday due to bad weather conditions as rain lashed many parts of Jammu and Kashmir. Read here: Amarnath Yatra: First batch of pilgrims begins journey towards cave shrine "The yatra has been suspended and no pilgrim is being allowed to move towards the holy cave shrine this morning," news agency PTI reported citing …

Amarnath Yatra temporarily suspended due to inclement weather conditions
1 year, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra temporarily suspended due to inclement weather conditions

India TV News  

Amarnath Yatra 2023: The Amarnath Yatra has been temporarily suspended on Friday due to bad weather conditions as rain lashed many parts of Jammu and Kashmir. "The yatra has been suspended and no pilgrim is being allowed to move towards the holy cave shrine this morning," news agency PTI reported citing the officials. The 62-day annual pilgrimage to the 3,888-metre-high …

J&K: Over 60,000 devotees visit Amarnath cave shrine in first five days of pilgrimage
1 year, 5 months ago

J&K: Over 60,000 devotees visit Amarnath cave shrine in first five days of pilgrimage

India TV News  

Since the start of the annual pilgrimage four days ago, officials said on Tuesday that the Amarnath cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas has welcomed more than 67,000 pilgrims in the last 5 days. They stated that Roshan Lal Suthar, a resident of the Pansal Dhileara area of Rajasthan, had been missing since Tuesday and that his body had …

Amarnath Yatra: First batch of pilgrims begins journey towards cave shrine
1 year, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra: First batch of pilgrims begins journey towards cave shrine

Hindustan Times  

l Devotees undertaking the Amarnath Yatra started their pilgrimage to the cave shrine in Kashmir Himalayas from the base camps in south and central Kashmir on Saturday. At Baltal, army’s 3 sector commander Atul Rajput said, “Keeping in view the last year’s natural calamity, earth-moving equipment has been placed at the forward areas.” Second batch of over 4,400 devotees begins …

Army promises special surveillance squads for Amarnath Yatra routes
1 year, 5 months ago

Army promises special surveillance squads for Amarnath Yatra routes

The Hindu  

The Army on July 1 assured round-the-clock monitoring and special surveillance squads for the Amarnath routes, as hundreds of pilgrims started hiking through two arduous mountain routes in south and central Kashmir on their way to the Amarnath cave shrine. Locals helping pilgrims Hundreds of local Muslims, registered with the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board, provided horses and palanquins to the …

Amarnath Yatra: First Batch Of Pilgrims Begins Journey From Baltal, 2nd Leaves Jammu Camp
1 year, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra: First Batch Of Pilgrims Begins Journey From Baltal, 2nd Leaves Jammu Camp

News 18  

The Jammu and Kashmir administration flagged off the first batch of pilgrims from the Baltal base camp in Ganderbal to the Amarnath cave shrine on Saturday. #WATCH | Amarnath Yatra 2023: First batch of pilgrims begin yatra from Baltal base camp in Ganderbal, J&K to Amarnath Cave. pic.twitter.com/L4AUwjfGYU— ANI July 1, 2023 #WATCH | J&K: Administration flags off first batch …

Amarnath Yatra | First batch of pilgrims begins journey towards cave shrine from Baltal base camp
1 year, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra | First batch of pilgrims begins journey towards cave shrine from Baltal base camp

The Hindu  

The annual Amarnath Yatra began on Saturday with the first batch of pilgrims setting out from the base camp here for the cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas. The 62-day pilgrimage was flagged off by Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal, Shyambir, along with senior officials of the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board and the police, at the Baltal base camp. The …

Amarnath Yatra 2023: First batch of pilgrims begins journey towards cave shrine from Baltal base camp | VIDEO
1 year, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra 2023: First batch of pilgrims begins journey towards cave shrine from Baltal base camp | VIDEO

India TV News  

Amarnath Yatra 2023: The annual Amarnath Yatra began today with the first batch of pilgrims setting out from the base camp in Baltal for the cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas. The 62-day pilgrimage was flagged off by Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal, Shyambir, along with senior officials of the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board and the police, at the Baltal …

Annual pilgrimage to Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir begins
1 year, 5 months ago

Annual pilgrimage to Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir begins

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Friday flagged off the first batch of 3,294 pilgrims for the annual pilgrimage to Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas 13,500 feet above sea level. Paramilitary forces escorted a convoy of 159 vehicles carrying the first batch of pilgrims chanting “Bam Bam Bhole” and “Har Har Mahadev” to the shrine via …

Over 700 pilgrims leave for Amarnath cave shrine from Jammu
2 years, 4 months ago

Over 700 pilgrims leave for Amarnath cave shrine from Jammu

The Hindu  

Over 700 Amarnath pilgrims left Jammu on Sunday for the twin base camps of Pahalgam and Baltal in Kashmir, officials said. A total of 715 pilgrims in the 31st batch left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu in a convoy of 26 vehicles amid heavy CRPF security Sunday morning, the officials said. The number of pilgrims visiting the 3,880-metre-high Amarnath …

Amarnath Yatra temporarily suspended following heavy rainfall
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra temporarily suspended following heavy rainfall

India TV News  

Highlights Amarnath Yatra was temporarily suspended on Thursday morning due to inclement weather No pilgrim was allowed to move towards the holy cave from both Pahalgam and Baltal camps Over 1.44 lakh 'Yatris' have performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra so far Amarnath Yatra 2022 news updates : Amarnath Yatra was temporarily suspended on Thursday morning due to inclement weather. Meanwhile, …

Amarnath Yatra 2022: Over 1.28 lakh pilgrims perform ongoing yatra till date in Valley
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra 2022: Over 1.28 lakh pilgrims perform ongoing yatra till date in Valley

India TV News  

Highlights Another batch of 6,415 pilgrims left Jammu on Wednesday for the Amarnath Yatra 2022 So far over 1.28 lakh pilgrims have performed the Yatra, said Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board Helicopter services are available for the pilgrims on both the routes Amarnath Yatra 2022 news updates : Over 1.28 lakh Yatris have so far performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra as …

Amarnath Yatra 2022: Over 7,000 pilgrims leave for holy cave shrine from Jammu base camp
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra 2022: Over 7,000 pilgrims leave for holy cave shrine from Jammu base camp

India TV News  

Highlights Amarnath Yatra was resumed on Monday after a 2-day suspension following flash flood near cave shrine Another batch of 7,107 pilgrims moved from Jammu base camp towards the Valley 43-day long Amarnath Yatra 2022 started on June 30 and will end on August 11 Amarnath Yatra news updates : Amarnath Yatra, which was resumed on Monday after a two-day …

Amarnath Yatra resumes; 4,026 pilgrims leave Jammu for base camps
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra resumes; 4,026 pilgrims leave Jammu for base camps

The Hindu  

Amarnath Yatra resumed on Monday after remaining suspended for a day due to inclement weather as another batch of over 4,000 pilgrims left for the base camps of the 3,880-metre high cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. "A total of 4,026 pilgrims left in the 12th batch from Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas here in a convoy of 110 …

Amarnath Yatra resumes from Nunwan-Pahalgam side after being partially halted due to cloudburst
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra resumes from Nunwan-Pahalgam side after being partially halted due to cloudburst

Firstpost  

The annual 43-day pilgrimage was temporarily stopped on Friday after a cloudburst triggered flash floods, killing 16 people Amarnath Yatra, which was partially suspended after a cloudburst incident near the holy cave, resumed on Monday morning. Amarnath Yatra, which was partially suspended after a cloudburst incident, will resume on Monday from the Nunwan Pahalgam side, informed the Shri Amarnath Ji …

Hopes fading of finding missing Amarnath pilgrims among debris
2 years, 5 months ago

Hopes fading of finding missing Amarnath pilgrims among debris

The Hindu  

Hopes of finding those missing in the Amarnath flash floods alive are fading by the hour even as the rescuers are making last-ditch efforts to look for any survivor and the Army has pressed heavy machinery into service to restore the track to the holy cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said on Sunday. Lt Governor visits Nunwan …

Amarnath Yatra Halted Due to Heavy Rain Shortly After Resumption
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra Halted Due to Heavy Rain Shortly After Resumption

News 18  

The Amarnath Yatra was suspended again shortly after resumption on Monday due to heavy rainfall at Panjtarni and near the holy cave. A fresh batch of pilgrims left for Kashmir valley from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp of Jammu at 5 am on Monday. CRPF and other personnel have guided us to move ahead safely," said the pilgrims pic.twitter.com/snekaI6JXB— ANI …

Weather LIVE Updates: Amarnath Yatra to Begin at 5am on Monday; Yatris to Leave from Panjtarni Camp
2 years, 5 months ago

Weather LIVE Updates: Amarnath Yatra to Begin at 5am on Monday; Yatris to Leave from Panjtarni Camp

News 18  

Weather LIVE Updates: The Amarnath Yatra will begin at 5am on Monday two days after a devastating cloudburst left 16 persons dead and several injured. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will chair a high level meeting on Sunday evening to review the ongoing rescue and relief operation at Amarnath cave shrine in the aftermath of the cloudburst incident …

Amarnath Yatra suspended from Jammu due to inclement weather
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra suspended from Jammu due to inclement weather

Firstpost  

A flash flood triggered by a cloudburst near the cave shrine on Friday afternoon has led to the death of least 16 people. Around 40 people are still missing Jammu: The Amarnath Yatra has been suspended from Jammu due to inclement weather conditions and no fresh batch was allowed to proceed from here to the base camps of the 3,880-metre-high …

Amarnath Yatra suspended from Jammu due to inclement weather
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra suspended from Jammu due to inclement weather

The Hindu  

The Amarnath Yatra has been suspended from Jammu due to inclement weather conditions and no fresh batch was allowed to proceed from here to the base camps of the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. "Amarnath Yatra has been suspended from Jammu to twin base camps in Kashmir due to inclement weather. The annual 43-day pilgrimage commenced …

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