Tourism booms in Jammu & Kashmir with 95 lakh visitors in first half of 2025
SRINAGAR, JULY 29: In a major boost to the region’s tourism industry, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has reported that over 95 lakh domestic tourists visited the Union Territory between January and June 2025, marking one of the highest footfalls in recent years. The surge in tourism highlights the growing appeal of J&K as a […]
Why Devotees Return to Amarnath Yatra Year After Year
Why Devotees Return to Amarnath Yatra Year After Year I have been coming to the yatra since 1999. Every year when we come for Amarnth ji darshan, we find new facilities and development done by Shri Amarnath ji Shrine Board which had never happened before, a pilgrim recounted his experiences over the years. After darshan […]
DG rural sanitation reviews sanitation facilities along Amarnath Yatra route
Srinagar, July 26: In a continued effort to ensure a hygienic and safe pilgrimage experience for devotees, Director General Rural Sanitation, Ms. Anoo Malhotra, undertook a detailed inspection along the Amarnath Yatra route from Nunwan Base Camp to the Holy Cave, travelling via Sheshnag with an overnight halt at Panjtarni. During the visit, Ms. Malhotra […]
Heavy rain, flash flood alert issued for Jammu and Kashmir from july 28–30: MET department
Srinagar, July 26: The Meteorological Department (MET) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall and potential flash floods across various regions of Jammu and Kashmir from July 28 to July 30, urging residents and authorities to stay vigilant. According to the MET advisory, a strong Western Disturbance is likely to affect the Union Territory, bringing […]
Over 2,300 pilgrims begin Amarnath Yatra from Jammu Base camp
JAMMU, July 26, 2025: A fresh batch of over 2,300 pilgrims embarked on the sacred Amarnath Yatra on Saturday, leaving the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu to offer prayers at the 3,880-meter-high Amarnath cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas, officials reported. This marks the 24th batch of pilgrims for the ongoing 38-day pilgrimage, […]
Amarnath yatra pilgrims set out with prayers and protection
Jammu, July 25, 2025 – A fresh batch of Amarnath pilgrims departed from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu early Thursday morning, heading towards the sacred Amarnath Cave Shrine nestled in the Himalayas of south Kashmir. The group of over 4,200 yatris (pilgrims) was escorted by security personnel as part of the well-coordinated convoy […]
“It Feels Like Heaven!’ – Devotees Share Emotional Moments on the Road to Amarnath”
“‘It Feels Like Heaven!’ – Devotees Share Emotional Moments on the Road to Amarnath” People from different walks of life shared their experiences of their journey to the Amarnath cave. We have come here for Baba Barfani’s Amarnath Yatra 2025. We liked our yatra and the climate and the experience so far, said a lady […]
22nd Batch of 3,500 Pilgrims departs from Jammu for Amarnath Yatra
Jammu , July 24, 2025 – The 22nd batch of pilgrims undertaking the annual Amarnath Yatra left Jammu early Thursday morning for the Kashmir Valley, en route to the revered Amarnath Cave Shrine. A total of 3,500 pilgrims set off under tight security arrangements from the Yatri Niwas base camp in Bhagwati Nagar, marking another […]
Amarnath Yatra: Over 3,500 pilgrims depart Jammu base camp amid tight security
Jammu, July 22, 2025: Despite heavy rainfall, a fresh batch of 3,536 pilgrims embarked on the sacred Amarnath Yatra from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu, heading toward the revered Amarnath cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas. The pilgrimage, which began on July 3, 2025, continues to draw devotees to the 3,880-metre-high shrine […]
Batch of over 3,700 pilgrims departs Jammu for Amarnath shrine amid tight security
Jammu, July 21, 2025 – A fresh batch of 3,791 pilgrims embarked on their journey to the Amarnath cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu on Monday morning, officials reported. The 38-day pilgrimage, which began on July 3, 2025, has seen over 3 lakh devotees pay obeisance […]