Muharram in Kashmir: A Tradition of Faith, Discipline, and Harmony
The echoes of “Ya Hussain! Ya Hussain!” fill the air as mourners across Kashmir commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and the tragedy of Karbala with profound emotion and reverence. Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, holds immense spiritual and historical significance for the Shia Muslim community, and in Kashmir, its observance is […]
Baltal Gets Major Boost with New Yatri Niwas and Disaster Centre Inaugurated by LG Manoj Sinha
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the ONGC-supported Yatri Niwas and Disaster Management Centre at Baltal, Ganderbal. Developed under ONGC’s CSR initiative, the facility is aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of creating a safer and more inclusive Amarnath Yatra experience. Spread over 6,315 square meters, the complex includes […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha directs measures to boost pilgrim safety for Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar, July 5, 2025 – In response to a minor accident involving Amarnath pilgrims, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha issued comprehensive safety directives to ensure the well-being of devotees undertaking the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. The directives come in the wake of a collision at Chanderkote, Ramban, where a Pahalgam-bound vehicle suffered brake […]
Every prayer at Amarnath guarded by soldiers silent vigil
Amarnath Cave Shrine,July 5, 2025 – Nestled in the Himalayas at 3,888 meters, the Amarnath Cave Shrine draws thousands of devotees annually for the sacred Amarnath Yatra. Pilgrims trek through rugged terrain to worship the naturally formed ice lingam, a symbol of Lord Shiva, in a journey that blends faith with endurance. Yet, behind every […]
Amarnath Yatra 2025: Pilgrims throng J&K, laud smooth arrangements
Shri Amarnath Yatra 2025: Pilgrims Flock to Jammu & Kashmir, Praise Seamless Arrangements Jammu & Kashmir, July 5, 2025: The Shri Amarnath Yatra 2025, a sacred pilgrimage to the revered Amarnath cave shrine perched at 3,880 meters in the south Kashmir Himalayas, is witnessing an influx of devotees from across India. Pilgrims, arriving at the […]
Amarnath Yatra 2025: First batch of pilgrims departs from Pahalgam amid tight security
Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, July 3, 2025: The annual Amarnath Yatra commenced on Thursday with the first batch of pilgrims setting off from the Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam, Anantnag district, and the Baltal base camp in Ganderbal district, heading toward the 3,880-meter-high cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas. The pilgrimage, which began under […]
4th batch of Amarnath Yatris departs from Pantha Chowk amid tight security
Srinagar, July 5, 2025 – The fourth batch of pilgrims for the annual Amarnath Yatra embarked on their sacred journey from Yatri Niwas, Pantha Chowk, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on Saturday morning, under stringent security arrangements. This 38-day pilgrimage, which commenced on July 3, 2025, and is set to conclude on August 9, 2025, continues […]
Over 20,000 devotees participate in Baba Amarnath Yatra 2025: J&K LG Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, July 4, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced that over 20,000 devotees have participated in the ongoing Baba Amarnath Yatra so far, marking a significant turnout for the annual pilgrimage to the holy Amarnath Cave Shrine. The yatra, which began on June 29, 2025, has seen robust arrangements to ensure […]
Centre to provide housing for 5 lakh homeless in J&K: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Srinagar, July 4, 2025 – Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, announced that the central government has identified approximately five lakh homeless individuals in Jammu and Kashmir who will receive permanent housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). Speaking at a press conference in Srinagar alongside Chief Minister […]
Faith Over Fear: Devotees Embark on Amarnath Yatra with Unshaken Devotion
Over 4,000 devotees of Lord Shiva set out in the first batch of the sacred Amarnath Yatra, undertaking a soul-stirring journey to receive the divine blessings of Baba Barfani. From every corner of India, pilgrims have converged on Jammu, turning the city into a vibrant centre of devotion and unity. Their chants of “Bam Bam […]