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  Operation Shiva: Indian Army deploys 8,500 troops and high-tech security for Amarnath Yatra 2025

  India | July 12, 2025 8:04 IST

  Amarnath Yatra 2025: Indian Army helicopters are on standby to respond to any emergencies, while Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs), tent accommodations, water stations, and communication units have been strategically deployed to ensure a safe and seamless journey for pilgrims.

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  Amarnath Yatra 2025: 50,000 CRPF men, drones and canine teams to be deployed for foolproof security

  Jammu and Kashmir | June 06, 2025 11:02 IST

  Given security concerns, especially after the Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir, this year's Amarnath Yatra has been cut short to 38 days for the first time.

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  Over 1.30 lakh pilgrims pay obeisance at Amarnath cave shrine since start of yatra

  Jammu and Kashmir | July 04, 2024 21:02 IST

  Officials have reported that 25,000 pilgrims performed the yatra on Thursday, July 4. Significantly, the pilgrimage has been marked by robust security arrangements and high praise from participants.

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  Amid spate of terror attacks, heightened security measures implemented for Amarnath Yatra 2024

  Jammu and Kashmir | June 18, 2024 9:58 IST

  Amid increased terror threats, the government has intensified security for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, starting June 29. Measures include increased patrolling, 24x7 highway surveillance, and random night checkpoints to ensure the safety of thousands of devotees.

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  Ahead of Amarnath Yatra, security strengthened at Jammu Railway station

  Jammu and Kashmir | June 13, 2024 19:25 IST

  Authorities on Thursday reviewed security arrangements at Jammu Railway Station ahead of the Amarnath Yatra and following a spate of terror attacks in the region.

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  Amarnath Yatra 2024: Advance registration for annual pilgrimage begins

  India | April 15, 2024 7:39 IST

  Meanwhile, officials are working to ensure a safer and more comfortable journey for Amarnathji yatra 2024 devotees.

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  Omar questions construction of motorable road up to Amarnath shrine, says playing with environment

  Jammu and Kashmir | November 07, 2023 21:54 IST

  Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah raised 'environment' concerns over the construction of motorable road up to Amarnath shrine. He said the project would hurt the environment around the holy shrine.

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  Amarnath Yatra from Jammu base camp suspended for the day | Know reason here

  Jammu and Kashmir | August 05, 2023 11:27 IST

  Amarnath Yatra 2023: The Centre revoked Article 370 granting special status to Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated the erstwhile state into two Union territories- J-K and Ladakh- on August 5, 2019.

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  Amarnath Yatra 2023: 1st batch of pilgrims begins holy journey from Baltal base camp | VIDEO

  India | July 01, 2023 10:13 IST

  Amarnath Yatra 2023: The 62-day pilgrimage was flagged off by Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal, Shyambir, along with senior officials of the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board and the police, at the Baltal base camp.

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  Amarnath Yatra: No fresh batch of pilgrims leaves for holy shrine from Jammu today

  India | August 06, 2022 12:46 IST

  Amarnath Yatra 2022: On August 2, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha had appealed to the Amarnath pilgrims to visit the cave shrine before August 5 in view of a forecast of inclement weather and more rains.

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  Amarnath Yatra 2022: Over 1.28 lakh pilgrims perform ongoing yatra till date in Valley

  India | July 13, 2022 12:36 IST

  Amarnath Yatra 2022: Yatris use either the shorter Baltal route or the longer traditional Pahalgam route to reach the cave shrine situated at 3888 metres above the sea level in Kashmir Himalayas.

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  Amarnath Yatra resumes after daylong suspension as weather improves in Valley

  India | July 06, 2022 14:08 IST

  Amarnath Yatra: Earlier, due to bad weather along both Baltal and Pahalgam routes, no movement of pilgrims was allowed from either side towards the cave shrine and the pilgrims were not allowed to move towards the Valley from Jammu.

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  7,282 pilgrims left for Amarnath shrine from Jammu

  India | July 04, 2022 14:42 IST

  A total of 7,282 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas here in a convoy of 332 vehicles amid heavy security of CRPF, the officials said.

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  Amarnath Yatra 2022: Public 'WiFi zones' activated at key locations for visiting pilgrims in Jammu

  India | July 03, 2022 8:06 IST

  Amarnath pilgrims camping in Jammu have welcomed the facility and said that this will enable them to remain connected with their families back home.

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  Amarnath Yatra 2022: Indian Army revamps fallen bridge in record time amid heavy rainfall | WATCH

  India | July 02, 2022 14:44 IST

  Due to a sudden increase in temperature on the Baltal route, bridges at the Kalimata were washed away resulting in swelling of Nalas on the Baltal route on the intervening night of June 30 and July 1.

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  Cloudburst near Amarnath cave; no casualties

  India | July 28, 2021 20:41 IST

  A cloudburst occurred near the Amarnath cave Wednesday afternoon. No loss of life or injuries have been reported so far.

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  First aarti of Lord Amarnath (Shiva) performed in holy cave | Photos

  India | July 05, 2020 13:40 IST

  On the occasion of Ashaad Purnima, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, GC Murmu, performed “Pratham Aarti” of the ice stalagmite at the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir on Sunday morning.

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  50K complete 'darshan' at Amarnath, as 5K more set out

  India | July 05, 2019 9:44 IST

  Amarnath Yatra: A batch of 4,722 pilgrims left Jammu on Friday to perform the Amarnath Yatra as 50,483 devotees completed 'darshan' at the cave shrine till Thursday. While 2,147 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in an escorted convoy for the Baltal base camp, 2,575 proceeded to Pahalgam, police said.

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  First prayers offered at Lord Amarnath. Here's the first look of Baba Barfani

  India | July 01, 2019 17:49 IST

  A total of 2,234 pilgrims, including 17 children, reached the base camps of Nunwan-Pahalgam and Baltal on Sunday as part of the first batch of this year's yatra.

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  No chanting of mantras, ringing of bells at Amarnath Temple, directs NGT; Twitterati fume

  India | December 13, 2017 16:40 IST

  As per the orders by NGT, there should be no ringing of bells in the cave temple. Moreover, devotees cannot chant mantras or ‘jaykaras’ in the Amarnath cave.