High-level security being set up for Amarnath Yatra; vigilance boosted for Vaishno DeviSecurity agencies are implementing a robust multi-layered security mechanism for the annual Amarnath Yatra, commencing July 3. Heightened v...
24 May, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
A Rs 2,193 crore rail push: Govt greenlights Katra safety, Howrah-Delhi capacity and Chennai suburban boostIndian Railways has greenlit three significant infrastructure projects totaling Rs 2,193 crore. These projects will boost safety on the Jam...
19 May, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Amarnath Yatra 2026 to begin from July 3: Check important dates, registration details, eligibilityThe annual Amarnath Yatra will commence on July 3 and conclude on August 28, spanning 57 days. Registration opens April 15, with pilgrims a...
12 Apr, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
Year 2025 for J-K: Vaishno Devi pilgrimage sees dip as security concerns, natural calamity take tollMata Vaishno Devi shrine saw a significant drop in pilgrims in 2025. Security concerns and severe weather disruptions impacted the annual p...
29 Dec, 2025, 03.10 PM IST
36 Amarnath pilgrims injured after 5 buses collide in J&K's Ramban; rejoin yatra after treatmentIn Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, a convoy of Amarnath pilgrims faced a setback when five buses collided due to brake failure, resulting in min...
05 Jul, 2025, 04.33 PM IST
First batch of 4,500 Amarnath yatris begins journeyManoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor, initiated the Amarnath Yatra by flagging off the first group of 4,500 pilgrims. The yatra commenced on Ju...
02 Jul, 2025, 11.20 PM IST
Amarnath Yatra: J-K Police issue special traffic advisory for yatra convoy, non-convoy movementTo ensure safe and efficient movement of pilgrims and other commuters during the holy Amarnath Yatra, the Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police ...
06 Jul, 2024, 10.09 AM IST
Srinagar: Another batch of pilgrims leave for Amarnath Yatra from Pathna Chowk base campThe annual yatra which lasts for 45 days is a major concern of the government amid the recent terrorist attacks in Jammu Kashmir. The admin...
30 Jun, 2024, 11.52 AM IST
Amit Shah to chair high-level meeting to review J-K security situation, preparations for Amarnath YatraUnion Home Minister Amit Shah is set to chair a high-level meeting to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) and prepared...
16 Jun, 2024, 08.28 AM IST
Bad weather forces temporary suspension of Amarnath Yatra for third consecutive dayIn order to ensure the safety of the pilgrims, the authorities have decided to temporarily suspend the yatra until further notice. The unpr...
09 Jul, 2023, 11.39 AM IST
20,000-capacity lodgements being set up for Amarnath pilgrims in Jammu: OfficialThe Divisional Commissioner said the administration is making arrangements to create 20,000-capacity lodgments. A 3000-bedded yatri niwas h...
12 Mar, 2022, 11.51 AM IST
Quota for Vaishno Devi pilgrims from outside J-K raised to 500 daily: Official"The pilgrimage to the cave shrine is proceeding smoothly and picking up pace with each passing day. Keeping this in view, the quota of pil...
05 Sep, 2020, 06.48 PM IST
Devotees start thronging Vaishno Devi Shrine as authorities reopen religious places in J&KThe shrine along with other religious places across the Union Territory reopened for devotees on Sunday morning after remaining closed for ...
16 Aug, 2020, 01.53 PM IST
Shrine Board asks DGCA to conduct Helicopter services safety auditThe chopper services, which were suspended as a precautionary measure after the crash in Katra on Monday, resumed its operations today with...
25 Nov, 2015, 01.22 PM IST
Terror threat to Amarnath Yatra: Sushilkumar ShindeThe annual Amarnath Yatra is facing a terror threat and the govt is making all efforts to ensure security of the pilgrims, Sushilkumar Shin...
19 Jun, 2013, 03.10 PM IST
- Amarnath yatra begins with 2,096 pilgrims
The annual Amarnath yatra began on Tuesday amid tight security as the first batch of 2,096 devotees left Jammu base camp.
28 Jun, 2011, 12.21 PM IST
- Amarnath Yatra suspended due to bad weather
The annual pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath, has been suspended due to bad weather.
20 Jun, 2008, 03.25 PM IST