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The Army’s disclosure prompted the Jammu and Kashmir administration to ask the yatris and tourists to “curtail” their stay in the Valley and leave immediately. (Photo: AP)

Be ready to run extra flights from Srinagar, advised Airlines: report

The advisory came after Indian Army, citing intelligence inputs, said Pakistani terrorists were planning to target ongoing Amarnath Yatra.

03 Aug 2019 9:39 AM

The statement issued from the Governor’s office stated: 'Unnecessary panic is being created by linking this to all kinds of other issues.'(Photo: File)

Unnecessary panic created, don't believe rumours: J&K Guv to leaders

The Governor informed the delegation that there were serious and credible inputs regarding terrorist attacks on the Amarnath Yatra.

03 Aug 2019 8:23 AM

Tourists & yatris told to leave J&K as Army detects Pak plot

It also said the situation was likely to aggravate in the next couple of days in view of the weather advisory by IMD.

03 Aug 2019 1:22 AM

Amarnath Yatris, tourists advised to curtail their stay in Valley: J&K govt

The Principal Secretary (Home) issued a security advisory, saying pilgrims and tourists may 'return as soon as possible'.

02 Aug 2019 4:10 PM

Confirmed inputs about Pak planning attack on Amarnath Yatra: Indian Army

Chinar Corps Commander Lt General KJS Dhillon said the neighbour was trying to disrupt peace in the Valley but they would not be tolerated.

02 Aug 2019 2:58 PM

'In view of inclement weather conditions, shooting of stones and landslides particularly in Jammu region, the yatra will remain suspended,' an SASB spokesperson said. (Photo: File)

Amarnath yatra suspended till Aug 4 due to adverse weather conditions

India Meteorology Department has predicted heavy rainfall for next few days all over Jammu and Kashmir.

31 Jul 2019 4:59 PM

During last year's Amarnath yatra, the total number of pilgrims who visited shrine was 2,85,006, whereas this year the pilgrimage crossed that figure in less than a month, Raj Bhavan had said in a statement. (Photo: ANI)

Amarnath Yatra: Over 3000 devotees paid obeisance at case shrine on July 29

While 1039 pilgrims trekked to the shrine through the Baltal axis, 1992 went through the Pahalgam route on Monday.

30 Jul 2019 1:39 PM

The helicopter service was also suspended for the day due to bad weather, the official said. (Photo: Representational image)

Inclement weather forces Amarnath yatra suspension in Jammu and Kashmir

All the pilgrims who had reached various halting stations en route to the cave are safe, an official said.

28 Jul 2019 2:07 PM

The Amarnath yatra from Jammu city to Kashmir was suspended on Friday due to bad weather conditions along the highway to the Valley, officials said. (Photo: File)

Amarnath yatra suspended from Jammu due to bad weather conditions

On July 13, it was again suspended in view of a separatists-sponsored strike in the Kashmir valley on Martyrs' Day.

26 Jul 2019 2:58 PM

‘During last year's ‘yatra’ of 60 days, the total number of pilgrims who visited Holy Cave Shrine was 2,85,006, whereas this year the pilgrimage has crossed this number in 22 days,’ the Raj Bhavan statement said. (Photo: ANI)

2,85,381 pilgrims visited Holy Cave during Amarnath Yatra so far

This was more than the number of visitors who had embarked on the visit during the last year's ’yatra’ of sixty days.

22 Jul 2019 8:45 PM

He claimed that the Amarnath Yatra has always been safe for pilgrims. (Photo: ANI)

Amarnath Yatra always been safe for pilgrims: Farooq Abdullah slams DGP

DGP Dilbag Singh on Sunday said that there was no threat to Amarnath Yatra and pilgrimage is going on smoothly.

22 Jul 2019 7:30 PM

Gulam Rasool Bhat, a local, said 'The unity is such here that you cannot differentiate between Hindu and Muslims here,' (Photo: ANI)

Muslims participate in Amarnath yatra celebrations, set example of communal harmony

Hundreds of Kashmiri pandits and Muslims welcomed Chari Mubarak (holy mace) as part of Amarnath yatra at Mattan Martand Mandir.

17 Jul 2019 11:05 AM

Situated at an altitude of 3,888 m, the Amarnath cave is considered as one of the holiest shrines for Hindus. (Photo: ANI)

ITBP DG SS Deswal trekked 44 km, meets ITBP personnel on Amarnath Yatra route

Recently ITBP personnel administered oxygen to 81 devotees who were feeling breathless at high altitude, shielded them from shooting stones.

15 Jul 2019 1:51 PM

The officials said while 5,270 pilgrims opted for the traditional 36-km Pahalgam route in Anantnag district, 2,723 would take the shorter 12-km Baltal track in Ganderbal district. Over 1.75 lakh pilgrims have so far registered themselves for the 46-day long pilgrimage. (Photo: ANI)

Amarnath Yatra resumes from Jammu, biggest batch of 7,993 pilgrims leaves for Kashmir

The 13th batch of 7,993 pilgrims, the biggest so far, left Jammu for the twin base camps of Baltal and Pahalgam in Kashmir, officials said.

14 Jul 2019 4:25 PM

Situated at a height of 3,888 metres above sea-level, the Amarnath shrine houses an ice stalagmite structure that is believed to symbolise the mythical powers of Lord Shiva. (Photo: Instagram video screengrab | @itbp_official)

Watch: ITBP forces form human wall to shield Amarnath pilgrims from rocks

On Sunday, ITBP personnel administered oxygen to over 50 pilgrims who felt breathlessness at 12,000 feet during their arduous journey.

09 Jul 2019 4:42 PM

Kashmir Valley shut on Burhan Wani’s death anniversary

Schools, shops in Valley closed; Amarnath yatra from Jammu suspended.

09 Jul 2019 2:51 AM

"Amarnath Yatra is taking place for years. But unfortunately, the arrangements done this year are against the people of Kashmir. It's causing a lot of trouble in the day-to-day lives of local people. I would like to request the Governor to intervene in this," the former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister said. (Photo: File)

Arrangements for Amarnath Yatra are causing trouble to Kashmiris: Mehbooba Mufti

The 46-day long Amarnath Yatra kicked off on July 1 and will conclude on the 15th of next month coinciding with Raksha Bandhan.

08 Jul 2019 11:38 AM

A Sadhvi waits to get herself registered for Amarnath Yatra at a base camp in Jammu on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Is state risking pilgrims with ‘overcrowding’ Amarnath?

The board has been repeatedly saying that none of the unregistered pilgrims would be allowed to relocate to Amarnath.

07 Jul 2019 2:43 AM

The videos shared by ITBP show soldiers braving falling stones under a high altitude waterfall so that the yatris are able to pass through easily. (Photo: Twitter I ANI)

Watch: Soldiers make human shield to protect Amarnath Yatris from falling stones

The cave is approached by the yatris via the Pahalgam route or Batlal route both of which involve an uphill trek.

06 Jul 2019 5:15 PM

The buses were headed to the Baltal base camp in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district. (Photo: PTI)

12 pilgrims injured as two buses headed to Amarnath Yatra base camp collide

The incident took place at Turki-Tashlow near Wanpoh on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway in the afternoon, a police official said.

06 Jul 2019 5:00 PM

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