Amarnath Yatra

May 5, 2025 10:07 PM

J&K LG Manoj Sinha visits Srinagar transit camp to oversee Amarnath Yatra arrangements

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday visited the Pantha Chowk transit camp in Srinagar to review the ongoing arrangements for pilgrims ahead of the upcoming Amarnath Yatra 2025. Taking to the social media platform, the Lieutenant Governor said, “Reviewed the progress of construction work for the Office and Yatri Niwas of the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board at Pantha Chowk, Srinagar, earlier today.” The Amarnath Yatra is scheduled to commence on July 3 this year, simult...

April 24, 2025 4:31 PM

Congress blames Pakistan for Pahalgam terror attack, calls for unity in strongly worded resolution

The Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Thursday strongly condemned the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, and squarely blamed Pakistan for orchestrating the assault. In a strongly worded resolution, the CWC described the deliberate targeting of Hindu tourists as a calculated attempt to inflame communal tensions across India. “This is a direct assault on the values of our Republic,” the statement declared, urging citizens to maintain calm and unity in the face of such provocation. ...

September 16, 2024 6:08 PM

Amarnath Yatra: Pilgrims express joy as they embark from Pantha Chowk base camp

Amid heightened security, another batch of pilgrims on Tuesday embarked on their journey to the Amarnath from the Pantha Chowk base camp at Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir. The pilgrims expressed glee over the annual pilgrimage as they were captured standing in a queue at the Pantha Chowk base camp. “We have a group of 34 people. We are very happy. The facilities are great. We salute the government", said Kalpesh Purohit, an Amarnath pilgrim while speaking to ANI. Another pilgrim, Shravan Raj P...

June 29, 2024 4:47 PM

First batch of Hindu devotees embark on Amarnath shrine pilgrimage in Indian Kashmir

The first batch of pilgrims left for the Amarnath cave shrine on Saturday (July 01) morning in picturesque Jammu and Kashmir. Devotees were seen riding ponies and being carried on makeshift palanquins while most chose to walk towards the cave. Security personnel deployed on the route were seen facilitating the beginning of the annual pilgrimage, verifying documents of the pilgrims at the entry point. The region has witnessed multiple attacks since June 09, when militants opened fire on a bus ...

September 16, 2024 6:37 PM

J-K: Search operation underway in Reasi after terror attack

A massive search operation is currently underway in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir following a horrific terror attack on Sunday evening that left at least 10 pilgrims dead and 33 others injured. The Indian Army, supported by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and drones, is combing through dense forest areas in and around the incident site. The tragic incident unfolded around 6:10 pm when terrorists ambushed a bus carrying pilgrims from the Shiv Khori shrine to Katra. The attack ...