Srinagar: The annual Amarnath Yatra has been temporarily suspended from both the Pahalgam and Baltal routes following forecasts of widespread heavy rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir over the next few days. Authorities announced that no pilgrims will be allowed to proceed from the Baltal and Nunwan/Chandanwari base camps in Kashmir, as well as the Bhagwati Read More…
Jammu: A fresh batch of more than 6,700 pilgrims departed from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu early Sunday for the Amarnath shrine in the South Kashmir Himalayas under tight security, officials said. The fourth batch of pilgrims since the commencement of the annual Amarnath Yatra on July 2 included 1,310 women and 22 Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his greetings to devotees undertaking the annual Amarnath Yatra, describing the pilgrimage as a symbol of India’s spiritual heritage, unity, and service. In a letter addressed to pilgrims, the Prime Minister urged devotees to maintain cleanliness, follow safety guidelines, support local products under the ‘Vocal for Local’ Read More…
In a groundbreaking initiative, the Modi government is set to revolutionize access to India’s iconic religious sites by introducing ropeways at major shrines, including Amarnath in Jammu & Kashmir and Sabarimala in Kerala. This ambitious project aims to provide pilgrims with faster, safer, and more convenient travel options, especially during peak seasons when trekking to Read More…