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Around 35,000 to 40,000 troops were deployed during the Amarnath pilgrimage in 2017. (Photo: File)

Centre steps up security for Amarnath Yatra amid Kathua protests

As many as 60 incidents of terrorist violence have taken place in Jammu and Kashmir from January till mid-March 2018.

27 Apr 2018 10:37 AM

However, no Yatri shall be allowed to board the helicopter unless he or she produces a valid compulsory health certificate issued by an authorised doctor or institution. (Photo: File/PTI)

Online helicopter booking for Amarnath yatra to begin from April 27

The 60-day long annual yatra to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas will commence on June 28.

13 Apr 2018 5:24 PM

The soldiers allegedly thrashed the police check post at Sonamarg which had stopped them from going ahead. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

J&K: 6 cops hurt in scuffle with Army personnel, claims police

The Armymen were returning from Amarnath but were stopped by police as they were travelling beyond cut off time.

22 Jul 2017 1:07 PM

Security personnel carry out rescue work after a bus carrying Amarnath pilgrims falls into a gorge off Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Death toll in Amarnath Yatra bus mishap rises to 17

The bus of JKSRTC was part of the convoy of vehicles carrying 3,603 pilgrims from Jammu to twin base camps of Baltal and Pahalgam.

17 Jul 2017 11:14 AM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (Photo: PTI)

Centre not being able to protect, says Mamata Banerjee

I feel bad about the Amarnath Yatra. Pilgrims are being shot; this Central government is not being able to protect the people.

12 Jul 2017 4:19 AM

Security person stand guard after militants opened fire on the Amarnath Yatra in which some pilgrims were killed in Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: PTI)

In Kashmir, it’s vital to keep democracy going

In the past year and a half, terrorists have been targeting the camps of the armed forces, whether in Pathankot in January 2016 or in Uri.

12 Jul 2017 2:25 AM

Security increased at Jammu base camp following terror attack on Amarnath Yatra pilgrims in Anantnag, checks being conducted. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Attack on pilgrims is a shock to Kashmiriyat

In August 2000, a camp of Amarnath yatris had been attacked. Militants lobbed hand grenades and went on a shooting spree, killing 17 persons.

12 Jul 2017 2:15 AM

Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra (Photo: PTI)

What went wrong? J&K governor asks officials

The Raj Bhavan spokesman said that after the terror attack the Governor held a mid-night meeting to review the course of the yatra.

12 Jul 2017 1:03 AM

Security personnel during the search operation for militants at the site of Monday's attack on a yatri bus in which seven pilgrims were killed and 19 others injured, at Batango in Anantnag district of South Kashmir on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Amarnath terror attack: J&K govt announces ex-gratia for victims of terror

The Cabinet sanctioned reward of Rs 3 lakh for the bus driver 'who exhibited exemplary alertness and courage during the incident'.

11 Jul 2017 5:42 PM

LeT executed Amarnath attack, says police; Rajnath calls for meet

A team of senior leaders and officials from the home affairs ministry are also set to visit Amarnath on Tuesday.

11 Jul 2017 9:10 AM

N. N. Vohra and Rajiv Mehrishi (Photo: PTI)

New strategy, new Governor for J&K?

Mehrishi has been closely involved in managing the Kashmir crisis since violence erupted in July last year.

04 Jul 2017 5:33 AM

The injured were taken to a nearby hospital and immediate treatment was provided. (Photo: ANI)

Landslide on Vaishno Devi route claims 1 life, injures 7

The state has been continuously witnessing heavy rains since a week, forcing authorities to suspend the Amarnath Yatra.

30 Jun 2017 3:17 PM

At least, twelve pilgrims were injured when three vehicles collided at Lakhanpur, the entry point into Jammu and Kashmir, from Punjab.

6K pray at shrine on Amarnath Yatra’s first day

The 40-day yatra formally began amid tightest-ever security with the Pratham Pooja held at the cave-shrine.

30 Jun 2017 12:59 AM

A security vehicle escorts the first batch of Amarnath pilgrims, on way to the holy shrine, at Jammu-Srinagar national highway near Jammu. (Photo: PTI)

Amarnath Yatra begins today amid threat alert

The CRPF personnel apart from performing route duties have been deployed for area domination during the pilgrimage, the officials said.

29 Jun 2017 12:53 AM

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: PTI)

HM Rajnath Singh chairs security review meeting on Amarnath Yatra

MoS Home Affairs Ahir said the Amarnath Yatra is on the radar of Pakistan, but the Indian Government is prepared to tackle the issue.

27 Jun 2017 8:49 PM

Intelligence agencies have already warned the Centre that terrorist groups and even stone-pelters are likely to target the yatra. (Photo: PTI)

Amarnath Yatra forces doubled, threat level high

The home ministry will directly monitor security arrangements on a daily basis.

27 Jun 2017 2:34 AM

Security personnel celebrate after killing four suicide attackers who attacked a CRPF camp at Sumbal in Bandipora district of north Kashmir. (Photo: PTI)

CRPF on high alert in Kashmir

Home Ministry has already decided to deploy 30,000 troops for securing the Amarnath Yatra.

15 Jun 2017 2:08 AM

J&K infiltration bids: Pak increases attacks just before annual Amarnath Yatra

Amarnath Yatra, scheduled to begin on June 29, passes through Banihal to enter Kashmir.

10 Jun 2017 4:18 PM

Jammu and Kashmir governor N.N. Vohra, who is also the chairman of the SASB, held a review meeting of the yatra with the concerned officials here on Monday.

2,00,000 devotees register for Amarnath

Last year 220,000 devotees paid obeisance at Amarnath.

08 Jun 2017 3:17 AM

The first fallout of Army’s action along the Line of Control destroying Pakistani posts could be the Amarnath Yatra starting later next month.

Yatra may face LoC-hit fallout

Intel inputs suggest stone-pelters may target Amarnath pilgrims.

24 May 2017 1:27 AM

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