Pakistan increases infiltration bids in J&K ahead of Amarnath Yatra; 22 infiltration attempts foiled in 5 months
Army and security forces have foiled 22 infiltration attempts and killed 34 armed intruders in different sectors near the Line of Control (LoC) since January.
Jun 10, 2017, 16:04 PM ISTCordon and search operation in Kashmir's Pahalgam
Security forces on Thursday launched a cordon and search operation (CASO) in south Kashmir's Pahalgam an area which is a base camp for the annual Amarnath Yatra commencing later this month.
Jun 08, 2017, 12:30 PM ISTMedical fitness compulsory for this year's Amarnath Yatra
Only those with medical fitness and age certificates will be allowed to undertake this year's pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam district, it was announced on Tuesday.
Jun 06, 2017, 18:46 PM ISTStone pelters, militants biggest threat to Amarnath pilgrimage: Officials
Stone pelting mobs and militants pose equal threat to the annual Amarnath pilgrimage that begins June 29, a senior official said on Tuesday.
May 23, 2017, 18:08 PM ISTJ&K: chief secy reviews Amarnath yatra arrangements
The meeting, among others, was attended by Director General of Police S P Vaid, Chief Executive Officer, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, Umang Narula and other civil and police officers, an official spokesman said.
May 20, 2017, 22:41 PM ISTHand over Amarnath pilgrimage security to Army: VHP to J&K govt
Ahead of the commencement of the Amarnath Yatra, the VHP has requested Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti for handing over its security to the Army with "free hand".
May 08, 2017, 16:45 PM ISTSouth Kashmir situation challenging, cause for concern: CRPF
The CRPF on Friday termed the situation in south Kashmir as challenging and a cause for concern, saying militancy is on the rise there as many locals were joining the militants' ranks.
May 05, 2017, 20:29 PM ISTOnline sale of chopper tickets for Amarnath Yatra from April 25
Online booking of tickets for the helicopter service for the annual Amarnath Yatra will begin from April 25, a top official said today.
Apr 23, 2017, 20:28 PM ISTSrinagar-Jammu national highway remains closed for third day
The 300-km Srinagar-Jammu national highway remained closed for traffic for the third consecutive day as snowfall and rains lashed wide parts of Kashmir on Friday, officials said.
Mar 10, 2017, 14:37 PM ISTAmarnath Yatra to begin on June 29
The 40-day long annual 'yatra' to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in South Kashmir Himalayas will commence on June 29, the shrine board said on Monday.
Jan 16, 2017, 22:19 PM ISTAfter 48 days, annual Amarnath Yatra ends with 'puja'
The 48-day-long annual Amarnath Yatra, which started on July 2, ended peacefully on Thursday with 'Puja' inside the cave shrine.
Aug 18, 2016, 17:55 PM ISTDrastic fall! Amarnath yatra registers 1.31 lakh dip in 2016
The annual Amarnath Yatra has witnessed a drastic fall of 1.31 lakh pilgrims this year even as over 2.20 lakh devotees have paid obeisance at the cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas.
Aug 17, 2016, 23:28 PM ISTAmarnath yatra registers 1.31 lakh dip in 2016
The annual Amarnath Yatra has witnessed a drastic fall of 1.31 lakh pilgrims this year even as over 2.20 lakh devotees have paid obeisance at the cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas.
Aug 17, 2016, 22:20 PM ISTPakistan at it again, violates ceasefire in Poonch district ahead of Independence Day; security stepped up
Pakistan is at it again as India is on high alert in the wake of Independence Day!
Aug 14, 2016, 09:39 AM ISTChhari Mubarak joins Amarnath Yatra
Amid curfew, the holy mace of Lord Shiva, 'Chhari Mubarak', today joined the annual Amarnath yatra, marking the concluding phase of the 48-day pilgrimage to 3,880 metre cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas.
Aug 13, 2016, 17:13 PM ISTFresh batch of pilgrims leave for Amarnath Yatra from Jammu
With only six days left for the conclusion of this year's Amarnath Yatra, a fresh batch of 121 pilgrims today left for the twin base camps of Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas amidst tight security.
Aug 12, 2016, 17:48 PM IST277 pilgrims leave Jammu for Amarnath Yatra
After remaining suspended due to closure of Jammu-Srinagar national highway for a day, the Amarnath Yatra was resumed on Monday as another batch of 277 pilgrims left Jammu for Kashmir.
Aug 08, 2016, 22:54 PM ISTNight traffic resumes on Jammu-Srinagar highway
Night traffic resumed on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway after remaining closed due to protests in Kashmir, officials said on Thursday.
Aug 04, 2016, 12:18 PM ISTChhari-Mubarak taken to Shankaracharya Temple for prayers
'Chhari-Mubarak', the saffron-robed holy mace of Lord Shiva, was today taken to historic Shankaracharya Temple on a hillock here and offered prayers as per the age-old customs related to annual Amarnath yatra.
Aug 02, 2016, 16:53 PM ISTAnother batch of 265 pilgrims leaves for Amarnath Yatra
The annual Amarnath Yatra continued as another batch of 265 pilgrims left Jammu on Monday evening for Kashmir.
Aug 02, 2016, 16:12 PM IST