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14 dead, 18 injured after bus drives off highway, crashes in Nepal

Maharjan said police were investigating the cause of the crash but the roads were slippery because of winter rain.

15 Dec 2019 12:34 PM

Those involved were Arab and Asian pilgrims, according to local media, who carried pictures of the bus engulfed in flames and with its windows blown out. (Representational Image)

35 killed as bus carrying Asian, Arab nationals crashes in Saudi

The injured have been transferred to Al-Hamna Hospital, SPA added, and authorities have launched an investigation.

17 Oct 2019 8:25 AM

Ministry spokesman Saif al-Badr said the death toll could rise as nine of the wounded were in critical condition. (Photo: AFP)

More than 30 dead in stampede at Iraqi Shiite shrine

It is Iraq’s deadliest mass stampede in recent history.

11 Sep 2019 10:04 AM

'Pakistani government and Pakistan Army were planning to disrupt the Amarnath Yatra. Intensive searches indicate many caches with sophisticated arms and ammunition with POF (Pakistan Ordnance Factory) markings. Lone-wolf attacks are not figments of imagination but a reality. Pulwama was one such example. Pakistan Army mines and weapons can inflict mass causalities in the Yatra,' sources said. (Photo: Representational/ PTI)

Pakistan was planning to execute lone-wolf attacks on Amarnath Yatra: Sources

They further said that the impact of an attack on the Yatra would not be not limited to the Kashmir Valley.

03 Aug 2019 2:24 PM

Petrol pumps were inundated by large crowds, some waiting for hours only to be told that the fuel was over. (Photo: PTI)

Tourists, pilgrims throng Srinagar airport after govt notification, locals stock up

Airlines such as Air India, IndiGo and Vistara announced zero cancellation, rescheduling charges temporarily for flights to and from J&K.

03 Aug 2019 1:34 PM

The Amarnath yatra from Jammu city to Kashmir was suspended on Friday due to bad weather conditions along the highway to the Valley, officials said. (Photo: File)

Amarnath yatra suspended from Jammu due to bad weather conditions

On July 13, it was again suspended in view of a separatists-sponsored strike in the Kashmir valley on Martyrs' Day.

26 Jul 2019 2:58 PM

The pilgrims, including 626 women, five children and 141 sadhus (saints), left for the Valley in a fleet of 100 vehicles under tight security cover. (Photo: File)

Over 2,700 pilgrims leave Jammu for Amarnath cave shrine

They are expected to reach the twin base camps of Pahalgam in Anantnag district and Baltal in Ganderbal district later in the day.

24 Jul 2019 1:11 PM

‘During last year's ‘yatra’ of 60 days, the total number of pilgrims who visited Holy Cave Shrine was 2,85,006, whereas this year the pilgrimage has crossed this number in 22 days,’ the Raj Bhavan statement said. (Photo: ANI)

2,85,381 pilgrims visited Holy Cave during Amarnath Yatra so far

This was more than the number of visitors who had embarked on the visit during the last year's ’yatra’ of sixty days.

22 Jul 2019 8:45 PM

Officials from India and Pakistan are slated to meet on Sunday to finalise the modalities of the Kartarpur corridor and related technical issues. (Photo: File)

Pak fully committed, cooperative; Kartarpur Corridor talks concludes

One of the main points expected to be raised in discussion would be India's demand for construction of bridge by Pak in creek area.

14 Jul 2019 8:35 AM

The videos shared by ITBP show soldiers braving falling stones under a high altitude waterfall so that the yatris are able to pass through easily. (Photo: Twitter I ANI)

Watch: Soldiers make human shield to protect Amarnath Yatris from falling stones

The cave is approached by the yatris via the Pahalgam route or Batlal route both of which involve an uphill trek.

06 Jul 2019 5:15 PM

At least 15 pilgrims walking towards Baltal axis were administered oxygen by the border police. (Photo: ANI)

25 Amarnath yatra pilgrims felt 'breathless', administered oxygen on time

The pilgrims were on the Baltal route of Amarnath Yatra.

04 Jul 2019 3:03 PM

Army personnel are providing us full protection and helping us in the yatra. (Photo: ANI)

Amarnath yatra: Food, shelter, medical aid for pilgrims

According to government officials, the rush at Amarnath Yatra has increased this year in comparison to the past couple of years.

02 Jul 2019 12:44 PM

Lt Gen Singh was briefed by commanders on the ground of sound coordination and synergy between all agencies of the government and measures being taken to ensure safety and security of pilgrims. (Photo: ANI)

Lt Gen Ranbir singh reviews Amarnath Yatra security arrangements

The 46-day-long annual Amarnath Yatra will begin on July 1 and conclude on August 15.

26 Jun 2019 4:26 PM

According to tradition, the stairs, known as the “Scala Sancta,” were part of Pontius Pilate’s palace in Jerusalem and brought to Rome in 326 AD. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

‘Holy stairs’ unveiled after three centuries

Rome's 'Holy Stairs' bared for first time in 300 years.

18 Apr 2019 11:21 AM

More than 2 million Muslims have begun the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. From first light on Sunday, throngs of the faithful have circled the cube-shaped Kaaba in Mecca, one of the holiest sites in Islam. (Photo: AP)

Over 2 million Muslims begin annual hajj pilgrimage

The five-day pilgrimage represents one of the five pillars of Islam and is required of all able-bodied Muslims once in their life.

19 Aug 2018 10:42 AM

Una superintendent of police Diwakar Sharma said the decision was taken after he received complaints alleging that police personnel at checkpoints demanded bribes from pilgrims entering the hill state. (Representational Image

Himachal Pradesh cops in Una barred from carrying over Rs 200

Move comes in wake of complaints about police officersdemanding bribes from pilgrims at various checkpoints.

12 Aug 2018 5:27 AM

In a cavernous hall in the Red Sea city of Jeddah, thousands of software professionals and students competed in the kingdom's first-ever hackathon, a coding festival ahead of the world's largest pilgrimage later this month.

Saudi hackathon seeks high-tech fixes to hajj calamities

Thousands of software professionals and students competed in the kingdom's first-ever hackathon.

05 Aug 2018 10:46 AM

The bus carrying pilgrims had started its journey from Ahmedabad Thursday night. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

9 killed, 22 injured as bus carrying pilgrims overturns near Udaipur

6 women and 3 men were killed in the accident, said the SP, adding that those injured were rushed to a government hospital in Udaipur.

22 Jul 2017 1:38 PM

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

J. Krishnamurti (May 1895-February 1986)

The legacy of a solitary pilgrim

Krishnamurti did not address just the contemporary crisis: his prophetic vision warned us of coming events far ahead of his time.

12 May 2017 1:42 AM

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