Lt Governor launches various innovative initiatives of Rural Development Department to make Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra a zero-landfill pilgrimage

Srinagar, July 06: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today launched various innovative initiatives of Rural Development Department to make Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra a zero-landfill pilgrimage. These initiatives include reusable cloth bags, Yatra Anthem for sustainable and responsible tourism, MIS Portal and Web App for waste process monitoring. In his address on the occasion, the […]
Why people join Ramban temple traditional yatra festival in J&K

It’s been a tradition for years that yatris come here. The yatra begins from Chandrakot. We halt along the way in the night. Next day the yatra resumes. Several yatras come from all over and converge in Ramban. People in large numbers come from various districts with great devotion. Nowhere else is there such a […]
Div Com Kashmir visits Baltal axis of Shri Amarnathji Cave; takes firsthand appraisal of arrangements

SRINAGAR, JULY 05: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri Wednesday conducted an extensive visit of Baltal axis of Shri Amarnath Cave to take firsthand appraisal of arrangements made for yatries for ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra (SANJY), 2023.Among others, the Div Com was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Shyambir; Additional District Development Commissioner Ganderbal, Camp […]
Lt Governor pays obeisance to Sri Guru Hargobind Ji Maharaj at Gurudwara Chatti Padshahi, Rainawari and Gurdwara Sri Shadimarg Sahib, Pulwama

SRINAGAR / PULWAMA JULY 05: Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha paid obeisance to Sri Guru Hargobind Ji Maharaj on his Prakash Parv at Gurudwara Chatti Padshahi, Rainawari and Gurdwara Sri Shadimarg Sahib, Pulwama.The Lt Governor extended his heartiest greetings to the people and prayed for peace, prosperity, happiness and well-being of one and all.In his […]
What this middle aged couple from Hyderabad said about the helicopter service to Amarnath cave

This is the first time that Baba has called us for darshan. He is Mahadev-the Lord of all Gods and Guru’s Guru, Adiguru, Amarnath baba has given us an opportunity, said a group of travellers going to Amarnath cave via helicopter ride. Baba’s blessings are on us and that is why we have come together. […]
Sanitation workers happily doing their job to keep the Amarnath yatra clean

The yatris are our guests. We like people coming here in huge numbers. We pick the garbage and pack it to take down to the base camp. We happily do our work, said sanitation workers employed in Shri Amarnath yatra 2023. There is a pedal garbage machine. We do the sanitation work so that the […]
Pedal for Peace cycle race in Srinagar saw 2500 participants promoting progress, prosperity in J&K

जलाने वाले जलाते ही हैं चराग़ आख़िर ये क्या कहा कि हवा तेज़ है ज़माने की जमील मज़हरी Pedal for Peace cycle race was organised by the J&K Police in Srinagar. Children, youth and elders participated in the programme. The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha congratulated everyone for promoting peace, progress, […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha reviews yatra arrangements at Nunwan and Chandanwari base camps

The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha visited the Nunwan and Chandanwari base camps in Pahalgam. He took a survey of the base camp hospital. He then took a review meeting of the arrangements and difficulties faced by the administration in monitoring the 2023 Amarnath Yatra.
Pilgrims get emotional after Baba Bholenath’s darshan in Kashmir

We have come here to assemble in the morning Aarti. We had thought we would not be able to reach today. But with the blessings of Baba Amarnath, we reached the shrine cave. We have so much attachment for Baba in our hearts that we do not want to leave. Baba’s blessings may always be […]
Track lighting and widening of Baltal route facilitating Amarnath yatris to come and go at ease

The Baltal trek route has been widened. Lights have been installed which helps us yatris to trek early morning and while returning after darshan late into the evening. The travellers can come at any time when the light is on. Government has taken out a new rule that the passenger can get down till 4 […]