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July 8, 2026 1:28 PM

Over 1.13 lakh yatris perform Amarnath Yatra in five days as another batch heads to Kashmir

Over 1.13 lakh devotees had 'darshan' inside the cave shrine during the last five days as another batch of 9,837 yatris left Jammu for Kashmir on Wednesday to perform the ongoing Amarnath Yatra. Reports said over 1.13 lakh Yatris performed the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 during the last five days since it started on July 3. Official sources said that the 7th batch of 9,837 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu early this morning in two escorted convoys for the two base ...

July 3, 2026 9:36 PM

Amit Shah extends wishes to Amarnath pilgrims, says extensive security and safety arrangements in place

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Friday extended his best wishes to devotees undertaking the annual Amarnath Yatra, which commenced today, describing the pilgrimage as a symbol of unwavering faith in Sanatan culture, steadfast patience, self-restraint and an indomitable spirit. In a post on X, Shah wished all pilgrims a safe and fulfilling journey for the darshan of Baba Barfani. He said the Narendra Modi-led government has made extensive arrangements to ensure a sec...

July 3, 2026 11:52 AM

PM Modi extends best wishes for Amarnath Yatra, urges pilgrims to take five ‘sankalps’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his heartfelt wishes to devotees embarking on the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra, praying for a safe, secure and spiritually fulfilling pilgrimage. Marking the commencement of the sacred journey to the Amarnath cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, the Prime Minister said, "Shri Amarnath Yatra, associated with the darshan of Baba Barfani, is an eternal chapter of our spiritual tradition and cultural unity. It is my sincere wish that this pilgrimage for al...

July 1, 2026 10:35 AM

Amarnath Yatra 2026: Pilgrims arrive in Srinagar as registration, RFID process begins in Jammu

Pilgrims began arriving at the Yatri Transit Camp in Srinagar ahead of the first batch of the annual Amarnath Yatra on Wednesday, even as on-the-spot registration and RFID card issuance commenced in Jammu, with authorities confirming that all preparations for the pilgrimage’s first batch have been completed. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is scheduled to flag off the first batch of pilgrims, marking the formal start of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026. In Jammu, devotees expressed excitement...

June 30, 2026 12:12 PM

Amarnath Yatra: Token distribution begins in Jammu amid tight security

Token distribution for the annual Amarnath Yatra commenced on Tuesday at the Tawi River Front in Jammu ahead of the on-the-spot registration process, which is scheduled to begin on Wednesday. The district administration has set up 10 token distribution counters at the venue, issuing a total of 1,600 tokens on the first day. Of these, 800 have been allocated for pilgrims taking the traditional Pahalgam route and 800 for those opting for the Baltal route. Officials said pilgrims receiving tokens...

April 23, 2026 9:50 PM

J&K: IGP Kashmir chairs meet on Amarnath Yatra, Darbar Move preparedness

Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi, on Thursday, chaired a coordination meeting with Central Armed Police Forces for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra and the annual Darbar Move preparedness. The meeting was chaired by the Inspector General of Police at the Police Control Room Kashmir in Srinagar today. The meeting was held to strengthen security arrangements for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, along with preparedness for the annual Darbar Move of offices. The meeting wa...

August 3, 2025 10:13 AM

Amarnath Yatra suspended a week ahead of schedule due to bad weather, unsafe tracks

The annual Amarnath Yatra has been suspended from Sunday, nearly a week before its scheduled conclusion on August 9, which was to coincide with the festival of Raksha Bandhan. Authorities attributed the decision to persistent adverse weather conditions and the deteriorating condition of the Yatra tracks. The pilgrimage had already been temporarily halted three days earlier due to heavy rainfall in the region. On Saturday, officials confirmed that the Yatra would not resume from either of the t...

August 1, 2025 3:07 PM

Amarnath Yatra suspended from Jammu for second day; over four lakh pilgrims have visited so far

The Amarnath Yatra from Jammu to the Valley remained suspended for the second consecutive day on Friday, with authorities citing ongoing maintenance work along the Pahalgam route. Pilgrims were, however, allowed to proceed from the Baltal base camp. This year’s yatra, which began on July 3, is scheduled to conclude on August 9, coinciding with Shravan Purnima and Raksha Bandhan. Pilgrims undertake the journey either via the 46-km traditional Pahalgam route, which takes four days on foot, or...

July 31, 2025 9:57 AM

Amarnath Yatra suspended due to heavy rain; no convoy to move from Jammu today

The annual Amarnath Yatra has been suspended for the day due to heavy rainfall, with no pilgrim convoy allowed to move from Jammu to the base camps in Kashmir on Thursday, officials said. Citing adverse weather conditions along the Yatra routes, authorities halted the movement of pilgrims from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu. “Due to heavy rains in the Yatra area, the movement of pilgrims from the base camps has been affected. Therefore, it has been decided that no convoy movement shall...

July 28, 2025 10:22 AM

Over 3.77 lakh pilgrims undertake Amarnath Yatra in 25 days

Over 3.77 lakh devotees have participated in the Amarnath Yatra since it commenced on July 3, 2025. On Monday, another batch of pilgrims departed for the Kashmir Valley to pay obeisance at the holy shrine. “A fresh batch of 1,635 pilgrims left Jammu in two escorted convoys today. First convoy of 17 vehicles carrying 374 Yatris left at 3.25 A.M. for the Baltal base camp, while the second convoy of 42 vehicles carrying 1,261 Yatris left at 4 A.M. for the Pahalgam base camp”, officials said. ...