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July 10, 2026 4:43 PM

Amarnath Yatra 2026: Darshan tally tops 1.60 lakh; ninth batch of 8,796 pilgrims heads to Kashmir

Over 1.60 lakh devotees had 'darshan' inside the holy cave shrine during the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY-2026) as another batch of 8,796 pilgrims left the Valley from Jammu on Friday. Officials said that since this year’s Yatra started on July 3, more than 1.60 lakh Yatris had darshan while the ninth batch left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas for the Valley this morning. Of these 3,350 yatris left Jammu in one escorted convoy for Baltal base camp at 2.42 a.m., while the second escorted ...

July 10, 2026 3:58 PM

Ninth batch of Amarnath pilgrims leaves Jammu under tight security; devotees praise arrangements

The ninth batch of pilgrims departed from Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu for the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra on Friday under tight security arrangements. Devotees chanted religious slogans and hymns as they began their spiritual journey, reflecting enthusiasm, faith, and devotion. Several pilgrims appreciated the elaborate arrangements made by the administration for the yatra. One devotee said, "I came to Jammu yesterday evening, and after that I stayed at a hotel here. Then, in the mornin...

May 19, 2026 1:43 PM

Indian Railways approves Rs 238 crore safety upgrade works on Jammu-Katra rail section

Indian Railways has approved ₹238 crore worth of slope stabilisation, tunnel rehabilitation and bridge protection works on the Jammu-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra section of Northern Railway to enhance safety and strengthen the resilience of the strategically important rail route. The sanctioned works include slope stabilisation measures, tunnel seepage treatment, bridge protection interventions and other safety-related upgrades at vulnerable locations along the Jammu–Katra corridor, which s...

March 27, 2026 1:56 PM

J-K: Shobha Yatra organised in Jammu on occasion of Ram Navami

A Shobha Yatra was organised in Jammu on Thursday to mark the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami. Meanwhile, a massive surge of pilgrims is being witnessed at the Katra base camp as devotees continue to arrive in large numbers to offer prayers at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine during the ongoing Chaitra Navratri festival. According to the officials, the constant flow of pilgrims has sustained a vibrant and devotional atmosphere at the base camp. Katra, the base camp of the holy Shri Mata...

January 15, 2026 10:56 AM

Jammu reels under unprecedented cold, Kashmir in deep freeze

Unabated cold, accompanied by chilly winds blowing into the plains from the mountains, continued in Kashmir on Thursday, while Jammu city also reeled under unprecedented winter conditions. The maximum temperature in Jammu on Wednesday was 7.4 degrees Celsius, while the minimum dropped to 4.4 degrees Celsius on Thursday. With just a 3-degree gap between the maximum and minimum, the city is experiencing unusually cold weather, further aggravated by persistent fog throughout the day. Jammu city r...

January 2, 2026 1:22 PM

Clear skies bring down minimum temperature in J&K; cold wave intensifies

Due to clear night skies, minimum temperatures dropped across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast cloudy but largely dry weather for the next 48 hours. Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of 1 degree Celsius, while Gulmarg registered minus 7 degrees and Pahalgam minus 6.2 degrees Celsius. In the Jammu region, Jammu city recorded a minimum of 6 degrees Celsius, Katra 6.5 degrees, Batote 2.8 degrees, Banihal minus 1.1 degrees and Bhaderwah minu...

August 27, 2025 9:30 PM

IAF deploys helicopters, transport aircraft for flood rescue in Jammu, Punjab

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched extensive relief and rescue operations in Jammu and northern Punjab following floods triggered by heavy rains, the defence ministry said on Wednesday. Five Mi-17 helicopters and one Chinook were deployed from nearby bases in the Northern Sector, while additional helicopters remain on standby. A C-130 transport aircraft carrying relief material and a National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team also reached Jammu, the ministry said. In coordinated operati...

August 26, 2025 9:13 PM

Flood alert in Jammu as Tawi River swells after heavy rainfall in several parts

Heavy and incessant rainfall has triggered a flood alert in Jammu and adjoining districts, disrupting normal life and causing extensive damage to infrastructure. The Tawi river surged past danger levels on Tuesday, washing away a road near the Fourth Tawi Bridge. Authorities have appealed to residents to stay away from rivers and nallahs as precautionary measures are being taken. Jammu Deputy Inspector General of Police Shiv Kumar Sharma said, “A flood alert has been sounded. The administrat...

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 19, 2025 9:37 AM

Amarnath Yatra proceeds peacefully, over 2.73 lakh pilgrims have had darshan

The annual Amarnath Yatra continues to progress smoothly, with over 2.73 lakh pilgrims having had darshan at the holy cave shrine in the last 16 days since the pilgrimage began on July 3, officials confirmed. On Saturday, a fresh batch of 6,365 pilgrims departed from Jammu’s Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in two escorted convoys. The first convoy, comprising 92 vehicles, left at 3:25 a.m. with 2,851 pilgrims heading to the Baltal base camp, while the second convoy of 119 vehicles departed at 3:53...