Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra

July 3, 2026 12:48 PM

“My best wishes to all devotees”: Union Home Minister Amit Shah extends greetings on commencement of Amarnath Yatra 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday extended his greetings to devotees on the commencement of the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, saying the pilgrimage reflects unwavering devotion to Sanatan culture, patience, restraint and an indomitable spirit. In a post on X, Shah wished pilgrims undertaking the annual yatra a safe and fulfilling journey. "The Amarnath Ji Yatra is a sacred symbol of unwavering devotion to Sanatan culture, steadfast patience, restraint, and an indomitable spirit that nev...

July 3, 2026 12:15 PM

“Grand festival of eternal faith”: Yogi Adityanath, Rajnath Singh extend warm greetings to devotees as annual Amarnath Yatra begins

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday conveyed their best wishes to pilgrims on the commencement of the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. The leaders prayed for the success and safety of all those undertaking the trek. Reflecting on the divine significance of the pilgrimage, the leaders on X highlighted the cultural and spiritual importance of the 'sacred' pilgrimage. Yogi Adityanath, in a message to the devotees starting their journey, wrote, "...

April 15, 2026 4:04 PM

Shri Amarnath Yatra 2026: Advance registration begins across India

Advance registration for the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra commenced on Wednesday across Jammu and various parts of the country. Advance registration allows pilgrims to book specific travel dates and routes (Baltal/Pahalgam) via designated bank branches or online, ensuring a guaranteed slot due to high demand while Normal/Spot registration, if available later, is typically limited, subject to last-minute availability, and cannot guarantee preferred dates, making advance booking safer. The 57-d...

February 12, 2026 2:54 PM

Rs 29 crore spent on tourism promotion in Jammu, Rs 27 crore in Kashmir in two years: J&K govt

The Jammu and Kashmir government said on Thursday that it has spent over Rs 76 crore on tourism promotion in the union territory during the last two years, out of which over Rs 29 crore were spent in the Jammu division and over Rs 27 crore in the Kashmir division. The union territory government told the Legislative Assembly that the expenditure has been in the two divisions during the financial years 2024-25 and 2025-26. Replying to a question raised by BJP MLA Yudhvir Sethi, the government sa...