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J&K: Rajnath Singh inaugurates Himalayan Museum in Pahalgam
• 3 years agoRajnath Singh, who is on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to review the security preparedness, also inaugurated the Colonel K S Mall Boulder Climbing Wall
Kashmir's healthcare workers go the extra mile to vaccinate shepherd populace against COVID-19
Muzamil Mattoo • 4 years agoCarrying vaccine doses and medical equipment including oxygen cylinders, healthcare workers trekked through the mountains on foot or with the help of horses or porters for six hours to reach their destination in Lidderwat, 20 km from Pahalgam.
Jammu and Kashmir DDC elections: 352 nominations received for 43 seats going to polls in Phase 1
• 5 years agoBy-elections will also be held for three urban local bodies — Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Pahalgam Municipal Council and Ashmuqam Municipal Council — on 28 November
Amarnath yatra suspended till 4 August following heavy rain forecast in Jammu and Kashmir
• 6 years agoThe Amarnath yatra will remain suspended till 4 August as the IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir over the next few days, Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) said on Wednesday
15th batch of 3,967 pilgrims leaves Jammu base camp for Amarnath Yatra; pilgrimage to end on 15 August
• 6 years agoThe 15th batch of 3,967 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu on Tuesday to pay obeisance at the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said
Amarnath yatra: Amid tight security, 14th batch of 5,210 pilgrims leaves Jammu base camp on Monday to visit cave shrine
• 6 years agoAmid tight security, 14th batch of 5,210 Amarnath pilgrims left a base camp from Jammu on Monday. The 14th batch comprises 3,711 males, 1,386 females, 19 children and 94 seers. Multi-tier security arrangements have been made for smooth and successful conduct of the yatra.
Amarnath Yatra: Langar committees set up sheds along National Highway to provide food, medical aid to pilgrims trekking to shrine
• 6 years agoLangar committees have constructed sheds at various points along the National Highway to provide facilities to pilgrims going for Amarnath Yatra such as food, shelter and medical aid. They have also established washrooms as well as set up boarding and lodging facilities and CCTV cameras have also been installed in the tents. According to government officials, the rush at Amarnath Yatra has increased this year in comparison to the past couple of years.
Amarnath Yatra 2019: Pilgrimage kicks off amid tight security; second batch of pilgrims leaves for Pahalgam
Fp Staff • 6 years agoMulti-tier security arrangements have been made for the smooth and successful conduct of the Amarnath Yatra.
Amarnath Yatra 2019: First batch of devotees starts pilgrimage from Jammu base camp; authorities assure adequate security
• 6 years agoAdvisor to the Governor in Jammu and Kashmir, KK Sharma flagged off the first batch of devotees for the Amarnath Yatra after conducting a puja at the Jammu base camp on Sunday.
Amarnath Yatra: Sniffer dogs, CCTVs to maintain vigil at Jammu railway station; senior police official assures pilgrims of security
• 6 years agoThe security in and around the Jammu Railway Station was strengthened ahead of the commencement of annual Amarnath Yatra. Senior Superintendent of Police, Railways, Ranjit Singh Sambyal also said that all incoming and outgoing trains would be checked along with the luggage of the passengers with the assistance of specially trained dog squad capable of detecting explosives. The 46-day annual yatra is scheduled to begin from the twin route, traditional Pahalgam track in Anantnag district and shortest Baltal track in Ganderbal district, on 1 July and would conclude on 15 August.