Amarnath Yatra

Why ITBP and not CRPF are in charge of Amarnath Yatra security this year

The security system at Amarnath shrine has undergone an important change; the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is replaced by Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) officers, trained in mountain warfare. The arrangement has been made with 'emerging security threats and challenges' in mind

Modi govt's priority is to ensure comfort, security of pilgrims during Amarnath Yatra: Amit Shah

Shah stressed providing smooth arrangements on the route from the airport and railway station to the pilgrimage base camp and directed to making available air service from Srinagar and Jammu at night for the convenience of the pilgrims

Amarnath Yatra: Poori, jalebi, burger banned; Check the list of food items allowed

The yatra will begin on 1 July and conclude on 31 August, 2023. The sacred site is located in the Ladar Valley, which is at an elevation of 12,756 feet above sea level

Amarnath Yatra 2023: Amit Shah to hold high-level review meeting to check preparedness

Home Minister will review the preparedness in a series of meetings that include security as well as other aspects linked to the annual pilgrimage. The meeting today will take place around 4 pm.

Amarnath Yatra 2023: Pilgrimage begins on 1 July; how to register and book helicopter

Anyone between 13 and 70 years of age can sign up for the Amarnath Yatra 2023. However, a health certificate is mandatory

Pahalgam accident: Three critically injured ITBP jawans airlifted from J-K, admitted to AIIMS

Seven ITBP personnel were killed while 32 others, including two Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel, were injured as their bus fell into a gorge near Pahalgam on 16 August. They were returning to their base after completing the Amarnath Yatra duty

Amarnath Yatra: Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha performs 'Samapan Pooja'

"I truly admire and appreciate the selfless contribution of all stakeholders and citizens for making this difficult yatra hassle-free for the pilgrims," Sinha said

Amarnath Yatra remains suspended from Jammu amid decline in arrival of devotees

The 43-day annual pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine commenced on 30 June from the twin routes — the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag and the 14-km shorter Baltal route in Ganderbal — and is scheduled to end on 11 August

Jammu and Kashmir: One migrant labourer killed, two injured in grenade attack by terrorists in Pulwama

As per sources, the terrorist belonged to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and was planning to carry out attacks on security forces in the coming days. His aim was to cause major disruption during Amarnath Yatra

Jammu and Kashmir: LeT terrorist, planning major disruption in Amarnath Yatra, apprehended in Aloosa

During a search of the higher reaches of Aloosa forest a terrorist was seen and surrounded from all sides and apprehended. During the search, war-like stores were recovered from him, said the army