Tag: Amarnath Yatra
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Army Commander chairs high-level core group meet amid Kashmir turmoil, reviews security
Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir is under a lockdown with Section 144 imposed across Srinagar and other sensitive areas of the Valley.
August 6, 2019 -
Amit Shah chairs high-level security meet with NSA, Home Secretary
Amid escalating tensions in Jammu and Kashmir a major security build up has sparked fears and tensions among the locals and tourists.
August 4, 2019 -
Airlines told to spare capacity for redeployment to Jammu and Kashmir
The development assumes significances after the Jammu and Kashmir government issued a security advisory for tourists and pilgrims on Amarnath Yatra to curtail their pilgrimage.
August 3, 2019 -
‘Stay calm, don’t believe rumours’: Governor after J-K govt advisory to Amarnath pilgrims on terror threats
The Indian Army on Friday said that it has received confirmed intelligence inputs on terrorists backed by Pakistan army trying to disrupt Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir.
August 3, 2019 -
J-K govt asks Amarnath pilgrims to ‘return as soon as possible’ after intel inputs on terror threats
The security forces have busted a number of terror caches along the pilgrimage route and recovered a Pakistan Army landmine and an M-24 American sniper rifle with a telescope from one of them.
August 2, 2019 -
Centre deploys 10,000 troops of paramilitary forces in J-K; Mehbooba Mufti slams move
Former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti said the decision has created a 'fear psychosis' in the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
July 27, 2019 -
Amarnath Yatra suspended today as separatists call for protest shutdown
Over 1.50 lakh pilgrims have performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra so far, since the annual pilgrimage to the Himalayan cave shrine started on July 1.
July 13, 2019 -
A hoary legend of the Amarnath Yatra
The Amarnath Yatra, which started for the cave shrine with its ice lingamon 28 June, is a vital strand in the perennial fabric that envelops Bharat Mata and the belief in Lord Shiva. But fewer Kashmiri woodcutters and shawl sellers, came to Delhi now, though the legend of the silver mace lives on.
July 13, 2019 -
Governor appreciates role of Mountain Rescue Teams in smooth conduct of Amarnath Yatra
These teams often work in 8-10 ft snow and face extreme weather conditions like strong Ultra violet rays, snowfall and threat of wildlife.
July 10, 2019 -
Over 95,000 pilgrims perform Amarnath Yatra in past 7 days
Separatists have called for a protest shutdown on Monday to commemorate the death of Hizbul commander Burhan Wani.
July 8, 2019 -
CRPF providing security cover and assistance to Amaranth pilgrims
On the one hand, CRPF is providing security on yatra routes, yatri camps and other important places associated to the pilgrimage, on the other hand, its troops are committed to the help and assistance of the yatris.
July 6, 2019 -
BJP demands fresh delimitation to remove discrimination with Jammu and Ladakh
The resolution expressed concern upon the "gross injustice" done to the Ladakh and Jammu regions by the previous National Conference governments through inequitable delimitation of assembly constituencies "favouring Kashmir region".
June 17, 2019 -
2 officers among 5 CRPF jawans killed in terrorist attack in Anantnag
Reports said that two masked terrorists on a motorcycle tossed a grenade and started firing indiscriminately at the joint check post near the Oxford School in Anantnag.
June 12, 2019 -
J-K Governor inaugurates online registration for Amarnath Yatra 2019
The facility of online registration will be available to 500 intending pilgrims per day — 250 for Pahalgam route and 250 for Baltal route
May 29, 2019 -
Online helicopter booking from May 1 for Amarnath Yatra
Yatris intending to use the helicopter service would not be allowed to board the helicopter unless they produce the required Compulsory Health Certificate.
April 26, 2019 -
Registration of Amarnath pilgrims begins
Yatra permits would be different for each day of the week and route, with a different colour coding for each day having a QR code to facilitate the Police personnel deployed at the Access Control Gates at Baltal and Chandanwari to regulate the pilgrimage for the relevant date and route.
April 2, 2019 -
Amarnath pilgrimage in Kashmir to begin on 1 July
The SASB approved the proposal for online registration of a limited number of intending pilgrims per day on a pilot basis which will be in addition to the existing modes of registration.
March 7, 2019