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18 pilgrims injured after multi-vehicle collision in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban; all stable

18 pilgrims injured after multi-vehicle collision in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban; all stable

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Eighteen Amarnath pilgrims were injured in a road accident on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district on Monday, officials said.  According to IANS, the pilgrims sustained injuries in a multi-vehicle collision involving two SRTC buses, a car and a private bus in the Pahalgam-bound convoy at Langar Point, Chanderkote in Ramban. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Amarnath Yatra 2026: Over 1.60 lakh devotees visit Amarnath cave shrine

Amarnath Yatra 2026: Over 1.60 lakh devotees visit Amarnath cave shrine

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More than 1.60 lakh devotees have paid obeisance at the holy Amarnath cave shrine since the commencement of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY-2026) on July 3, while another batch of 8,796 pilgrims departed from Jammu for the Kashmir Valley on Friday. Officials said the ninth batch of pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu in escorted convoys bound for the Baltal and Pahalgam base camps. Nearly 9,000 pilgrims depart from Jammu Of the total pilgrims who left on Friday, 3,350 yatris travelled in an escorted convoy to the Baltal base camp at 2.42 am, while 5,346 pilgrims departed for the Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam at 3.24 am. The batch comprised 6,426 men, 2,042 women, 228 sadhus, 10 children, 33 foreign male pilgrims and one transgender devotee. A total of 354 vehicles were deployed for the convoy, including 175 buses, 70 medium motor vehicles (MMVs), 106 light motor vehicles (LMVs) and three two-wheelers. Of these, 173 vehicles were assigned to the Baltal route and 181 to the Pahalgam route. Lt Governor reviews …

8,796 pilgrims depart Jammu in ninth batch

8,796 pilgrims depart Jammu in ninth batch

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A total of 8,796 pilgrims, including 33 foreigners, departed from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu for the annual Amarnath Yatra under multi-tier security. More than 1.73 lakh devotees have offered prayers at the holy cave shrine since the pilgrimage began on July 2. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Over 85,000 pilgrims complete pilgrimage in four days

Over 85,000 pilgrims complete pilgrimage in four days

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Amarnath yatra 2026: Fourth batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims departs from Pahalgam’s Nunwan base camp Amarnath yatra 2026: Fourth batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims departs from Pahalgam’s Nunwan base camp Updated On: 06 July, 2026 09:45 AM IST | Pahalgam | ANI The fourth batch of pilgrims for the Amarnath Yatra 2026 departed from the Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam on Monday morning, continuing their journey towards the holy cave shrine of Shri Amarnath WhatsApp Twitter WhatsApp Bookmark Play Pilgrims walk past a metal cutout bearing the Lord Shiva’s image atop a poll as they proceed towards the holy cave shrine of Amarnath during the ongoing ‘Amarnath Yatra’, at Baltal area, in Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir. Image courtesy: PTI Pilgrims walk past a metal cutout bearing the Lord Shiva’s image atop a poll as they proceed towards the holy cave shrine of Amarnath during the ongoing ‘Amarnath Yatra’, at Baltal area, in Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir. Image courtesy: PTI Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented …

Fresh batch departs from Jammu for holy cave darshan

Fresh batch departs from Jammu for holy cave darshan

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Following the commencement of the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra 2026, the fourth batch of pilgrims has successfully departed from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu on Sunday morning. A comprehensive, multi-layered security cover has been seamlessly put in place across the transit corridors to ensure the completely safe and smooth movement of pilgrims travelling through the valley. Devotees expressing their initial impressions highly lauded the elaborate security infrastructure, noting that the visible safety nets have significantly motivated them for the high-altitude darshan ahead. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Amarnath Yatra 2026 begins today as thousands of pilgrims reach base camps

Amarnath Yatra 2026 begins today as thousands of pilgrims reach base camps

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The 57-day Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 began on Friday as over 4,800 pilgrims reached the Baltal and Nunwan base camps under security escort. Authorities have deployed extensive security, health, traffic and emergency support systems to ensure a safe pilgrimage Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

On-the-spot registration begins as pilgrims arrive at base ahead of July 3 start

On-the-spot registration begins as pilgrims arrive at base ahead of July 3 start

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The Amarnath Yatra 2026 will begin on July 3, with pilgrims arriving in Jammu for on-the-spot registration. The Shri Amarnath Shrine Board has strengthened security and logistical arrangements, while the 57-day pilgrimage will continue until August 28 via the Pahalgam and Baltal routes Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Warmth of hospitality during Amarnath yatra will defeat hate poltics: Mehbooba Mufti

Warmth of hospitality during Amarnath yatra will defeat hate poltics: Mehbooba Mufti

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PDP president Mehbooba Mufti appealing to locals in Pahalgam on Monday (June 15, 2026) to warmly welcome Amarnath Yatra pilgrims. | Photo Credit: ANI Former J&K Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday (June 15, 2026) called upon locals to educate Amarnath pilgrims and tourists about the importance of dialogue on Kashmir and fight the current hate politics with warmth of hospitality.  Calling for Mahatma Gandhi-like satyagraha, Ms. Mufti said, “Kashmir remains a problem in the shadows because of fear of guns, batons and frequent raids (of security agencies). However, instead of stones and guns, satyagraha-style is the need of the hour. We need to treat pilgrims like family members and ensure they become ambassadors of Kashmir and press for a dialogue”. Ms. Mufti made the statement in an address to locals in south Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which will host the yatra from July 3 this year.  Referring to alleged hate crimes against Kashmiri students and shawl vendors in mainland India, Ms. Mufti said,” The Amarnath Yatra is our opportunity to …

Spiritual fervour rises as sadhus start reaching Jammu for Amarnath Yatra

Spiritual fervour rises as sadhus start reaching Jammu for Amarnath Yatra

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As preparations gather pace for the annual Amarnath Yatra, saints, ascetics and spiritual seekers from across the country have started arriving in Jammu weeks before the pilgrimage officially begins on July 3, reported PTI. The 57-day pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave shrine, located at an altitude of 3,880 metres in the south Kashmir Himalayas, remains one of the most significant religious journeys for Hindu devotees. Ahead of the yatra, many sadhus have taken up temporary residence at the historic Ram Mandir in Jammu’s old city, which traditionally serves as an important transit centre for pilgrims travelling to the shrine. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link