Tag: Amarnath Yatra

J&K L-G performs Samapan Pooja marking end of Amarnath Yatra
J&K L-G performs Samapan Pooja marking end of Amarnath Yatra

This year's Yatra concluded without any militancy-related incidents, as scores of security forces toiled day and night for 43 days, keeping the Yatra route, transit camps, base camps and the cave shrine safe from any attack.

  • Friday, 12 August 2022
Northern Army Commander interacts with security personnel at Amarnath cave shrine
Northern Army Commander interacts with security personnel at Amarnath cave shrine

At least 16 people were killed while 40 others were injured in flash floods near the cave shrine on July 8.

  • Sunday, 24 July 2022
Over 1.64L pilgrims performed Amarnath yatra so far: Officials
Over 1.64L pilgrims performed Amarnath yatra so far: Officials

In addition to 16 pilgrims killed by flash floods on July 8, a total of 28 others have died of natural causes.

  • Saturday, 16 July 2022
Drone threat a major challenge for security forces during Amarnath Yatra
Amarnath Yatra resumes; 4,026 pilgrims leave Jammu for base camps

Of these, 3,192 are males, 641 females, 13 children, 174 'sadhus' and six 'sadhvis', they said.

  • Monday, 11 July 2022
Braveheart dies saving lives during Amarnath tragedy
Braveheart dies saving lives during Amarnath tragedy

The deceased was identified as Sushil Khatri, former in-charge of Sri Ganganagar traffic police station.

  • Saturday, 09 July 2022
Death toll in Amarnath cloudburst rises to 16; 15,000 stranded pilgrims evacuated
Death toll in Amarnath cloudburst rises to 16; 15K pilgrims evacuated

A Border Security Force spokesperson in Delhi said "16 bodies have been shifted to Baltal."

  • Saturday, 09 July 2022
Amarnath Yatra temporarily suspended after 15 killed in cloudburst
Amarnath Yatra temporarily suspended after 15 killed in cloudburst

Authorities have temporarily suspended the Yatra from both Baltal and Pahalgam base camps.

  • Saturday, 09 July 2022
Amarnath cloudburst tragedy: 13 killed, three dozen missing
Amarnath cloudburst tragedy: 13 killed, three dozen missing

Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar had earlier told reporters that rescue operations by various agencies is underway, the situation is under control and the injured are being airlifted for treatment.

  • Friday, 08 July 2022
Cloudburst hits Amarnath cave area: Eight killed, rescue operation underway
Cloudburst hits Amarnath cave area: Eight killed, rescue operation underway

ITBP teams have teamed up with NDRF, SDRF, police and other civil administration for the rescue operation. A chopper is rushed to rescue the injured from the spot.

  • Friday, 08 July 2022
Amarnath Yatra , Jammu and Kashmir
Over 65,000 pilgrims perform Amarnath Yatra so far

Official sources said that the Amarnath Yatra has been going on smoothly since it started on June 30.

  • Tuesday, 05 July 2022
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Amarnath Yatra Begins, Watch First Group Of Pilgrims En Route To The Holy Cave

Amarnath Yatra Commences From Today, Watch First Group Of Pilgrims En Route To The Holy Cave

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  • Thursday, 30 June 2022
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Tent townships, oxygen booths & better health facilities for Amarnath Yatra

The Jammu and Kashmir government is making elaborate arrangements for the Amarnath Yatra this year, officials in the Union Home Ministry said here.

  • Monday, 09 May 2022
Drone threat a major challenge for security forces during Amarnath Yatra
Drone threat a major challenge for security forces during Amarnath Yatra

Highly placed sources in the security grid said that the anti-drones mechanism will be put along the routes up to the cave and at the assembly points at the base camp in Baltal and Pahalgam.

  • Friday, 06 May 2022
Amarnath yatra: NDRF, SDRF personnel getting special training to join mountain rescue teams
Amarnath yatra: NDRF, SDRF personnel getting special training to join mountain rescue teams

A total of 13 highly professional instructors, including two more Everesters' -- selection grade constables Nazir Ahmad and Falil Singh -- are involved in the training of the selected batches. The training centre remains open for six months from November-December, Singh said.

  • Monday, 18 April 2022
6-8 Lakh Pilgrims Expected At This Year's Amarnath Yatra
6-8 Lakh Pilgrims Expected At This Year's Amarnath Yatra

Talking to reporters here, he said that this year. Amarnath Yatra will be one of the biggest yatras in the history of J&K as around 6-8 lakh pilgrims are expected to arrive on the pilgrimage.

  • Monday, 11 April 2022
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