Grand Reception Of ‘Chhari Mubarak’ At Srinagar’s Sharika Bhavani Mandir Heralds Amarnath Yatra

05 Aug 2024

Kashmir: The revered 'Chhari Mubarak,' the Holy Mace of Lord Shiva, was greeted with fervor at the Sharika Bhavani Mandir in Srinagar, marking a vital milestone in the annual Amarnath Yatra. This significant event draws devotees from near and far, who come together to seek divine blessings and partake in...

1,477 Pilgrims Depart Jammu for Amarnath Yatra Amid Chants of “Bum Bum Bholey”

30 Jul 2024

Jammu, July 30: More than 1,400 pilgrims embarked on the Amarnath Yatra from Jammu in the early hours of Tuesday, officials reported. The 33rd batch of 1,477 pilgrims departed from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp at 3:25 am, escorted by personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and local...

Omar Abdullah Raises Budget Concerns and Criticizes Government Actions

23 Jul 2024

Kashmir: Omar Abdullah, Vice President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, has voiced both anticipation and concern regarding the upcoming budget, particularly its provisions for Jammu and Kashmir. Abdullah highlighted pressing issues such as high unemployment rates in the region and emphasized the need for concrete measures aimed at...

Amarnath Yatra: Health Ministry Gives Support To State Health Services, By Enhancing Staff At Medical Camps

14 Jul 2024

Amidst the ongoing Amarnath yatra, the Ministry of Health & Welfare has been giving support to directorate of health services Kashmir, by enhancing staff, needed for constituting medical camps and building the capacity of manpower, for handling high-altitude emergencies. This act is as per apex court's directives, related to medical...

Amarnath Yatra: Rain Doesn’t Deter Over 19,000 Devotees Seeking Darshan

11 Jul 2024

Kashmir: The Amarnath Yatra saw a significant turnout on Wednesday, with over 19,000 devotees visiting the holy cave shrine despite rainy weather. The Yatra, now in its 12th day, continues to attract pilgrims to the sacred site nestled at 3,888 meters above sea level in the Kashmir Himalayas. Chanting "Bum...

Pilgrim Dies After Losing Consciousness During Amarnath Yatra In Anantnag

10 Jul 2024

Tragedy struck during the Amarnath Yatra in South Kashmir's Anantnag district, late on Tuesday night, as a pilgrim lost consciousness and subsequently passed away at Sheshnag Pahalgam. The deceased, identified as Davender Verma, aged 51 and hailing from Lucknow, reportedly fell unconscious and succumbed to his condition. According to official...

U.S. Nationals Fulfill Long-Standing Dream of Undertaking Amarnath Yatra

10 Jul 2024

Kashmir: In a significant first, U.S. nationals Heather Hathway and her son Hudson Hathway embarked on the revered Amarnath Yatra, fulfilling a dream they had harbored for many years. The duo expressed immense gratitude for the well-organized pilgrimage, attributing their successful journey to the efficient arrangements made by the Indian...

Amarnath Yatra 2024: BSNL Introduces Special SIM Card for Pilgrims

02 Jul 2024

Amarnath Yatra 2024 began on June 29 and will run until August 19, allowing pilgrims to visit Baba Barfani of Shri Amarnath Ji during this period. To support the pilgrims, state-run telecom company BSNL has introduced a special travel SIM card to help users stay in touch with their families...

Maharashtra-Based Devotee Datta Suryawanshi, On The Amarnath Yatra, Reaches Srinagar On bicycle

01 Jul 2024

Srinagar July 01: The Shri Amarnath Yatra has started in the Kashmir valley, and thousands of pilgrims have already taken the blessings of Lord Shiva. The 55-day-long Amarnath Yatra began on June 29 and is set to conclude on August 19. Most of the pilgrims are reaching the base camp...

Double Amputee Man From Jaipur Vows To Continue Amarnath Yatra For Life

30 Jun 2024

Anand Singh, hailing from Jaipur, Rajasthan, lost both his legs in an accident in 2002. Despite this life-altering event, Singh's unwavering devotion to Lord Shiva has driven him to embark on his 12th pilgrimage to the revered Amarnath Yatra cave shrine, perched at 3,880 meters. Singh's journey to this sacred...