Women pilgrims going for Amarnath yatra say there is no fear; experience brotherhood of Kashmiris
he chanting of “Om Namah Shivay” lends strength to pilgrims on their way to the Amarnath ji shrine. A woman pilgrim of Amarnath Yatra 2022, Archana Reddy says when her name appeared for the yatra, at that time she felt a sense of apprehension. But with Baba Barfani in their hearts, they started the journey. […]
Temporary hospital for Shri Amarnath ji Yatra pilgrims operating at Chandanwari
A temporary hospital for Shri Amarnath ji Yatra pilgrims has been set up at Chandanwari base camp. Medical teams have come from all over India including doctors, paramedical staffs and technicians. It feels like a national integration, says CMO Dr Shashank on his first Amarnath posting and takes it as his good fortune. He further […]
Swachh Amarnath Yatra 2022’ cleanliness drive will leave an impression on pilgrims: J&K LG
This year the Amarnath pilgrims will carry a good impression home, says J&K LG Manoj Sinha. The J&K administration is putting a lot of emphasis on cleanliness and we are determined to keep cleanliness as our prime focus. ‘Swachh Amarnath Yatra 2022’ is a concerted effort by the J&K administration so that pilgrims have a […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha prays for safe journey of Amarnath yatra pilgrims
Jammu & Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha flagged off the prestigious Amarnath yatra on June 29, 2022. A puja was organised and the LG prayed for peace, prosperity and a safe, spiritual journey for pilgrims. The first batch of pilgrims from Jammu base camp left amid chants of ‘Bum Bum Bhole’ for the Amarnath yatra in […]
Food grain storage camps set up by FCSC Affairs Department for the 43 days of 2022 Amarnath yatra
The Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department, Anantnag has set up a food grains storage station at Nunwan base camp for the Amarnath pilgrims. Supply of rice, atta, sugar, wheat bran, LPG, kerosene, etc will be available. Similar food grain storage base camps are being set up at Chandanwari, Sheshnag and Pahalgam by the […]
On security and development, Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha walks the talk
Earlier this month, Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha travelled to Kulgam district to inaugurate the Eklavya Model Residential School & lay the foundation stone for a new Tribal Youth Hostel. This visit on June 11 would have been just another busy day at the office for LG Sinha, but for a few facts […]
Langer facilities being set up by Sewadaars to serve pilgrims on the way to Amarnath ji cave
To serve the Amarnath yatra pilgrims, several langer facilities are being set up at vantage points en route to Amarnath shrine cave. Sewadaars with their trucks loaded with food supplies, gas cylinders, and other essentials are arriving in Srinagar’s Wahbal (Babbal) Top and Chandanwari. The intention is to serve the yatris with a pure heart. […]
A ‘piece of paradise’ that is now turning into an irresistible investment destination
“This place is very beautiful, it is a piece of paradise”. One could be forgiven for thinking that this statement is from one of the thousands of tourists who have visited Jammu & Kashmir over the past few months. After all, J&K is invariably referred to as “heaven in earth”. Instead, this is what the […]
Trout fish farming flourishing in J&K’s Srinagar
Trout fish pisciculture is flourishing in Jammu and Kashmir. Trout farming is becoming a booming business in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar. The Trout fish farming project in Kokernag is considered Asia’s biggest trout farm. The Trout fish seeds go to different states such as Vadodara, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. Lakhs of eggs were […]
Tourists overjoyed in Kashmir by its beauty
Tourists coming over to Kashmir are overjoyed by its beauty. They feel it’s a wonderful place. Kashmir has been blessed by God and is truly a ‘paradise on earth’. It is home to the world’s most beautiful flora and fauna. Tourists are provided full safety. Tourists must visit places like Gulmarg, Sonmarg, Pahalgam, among many […]