MHA sanctions largest-ever security deployment for Shri Amarnath Yatra 2026
Jammu, May 30 ,2026- In a major security boost for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Yatra 2026, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the deployment of 670 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) across Jammu and Kashmir to ensure the safe and smooth conduct of the annual pilgrimage. The deployment is being […]
Amarnath Yatra 2026 security preparation in full swing, over 670 CAPF companies to be deployed
Kashmir , May 28,2026- Ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra 2026, security preparations across Jammu and Kashmir have been intensified with the deployment of more than 670 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) to ensure a safe and smooth pilgrimage for lakhs of devotees expected this year. Authorities have initiated multi-layered security arrangements along […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha Inaugurates ONGC Yatri Niwas and Disaster Centre at Baltal
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to safe and seamless pilgrimage experiences, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri and Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the ONGC-supported Disaster Management Centre and Yatri Niwas at Baltal, Ganderbal. Developed under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), […]
Police to set up additional checkpoints in Jammu range for Amarnath Yatra security
Jammu, June 18, 2025 – Ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, set to commence on July 3, 2025, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have been directed to establish additional security checkpoints in the Jammu Range, specifically in the border districts of Jammu, Samba, and Kathua. This move aims to bolster the safety of pilgrims heading […]
No-fly zone declared over Amarnath Yatra route from July 1
Srinagar, June 17, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir administration has designated the Amarnath Yatra routes a ‘No Flying Zone’ from July 1 to August 10, 2025, to enhance security for the annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave shrine. Acting on the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) advisory, the J&K Home Department has imposed a […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha chairs review meeting for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025 in Srinagar
June 13, 2025, Srinagar – Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha held a high-level review meeting at Raj Bhawan in Srinagar to finalize preparations for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, set to commence on July 3, 2025. The meeting focused on ensuring robust security, seamless logistics, and enhanced facilities for the annual pilgrimage […]
Amarnath Yatra fortified with AI-powered security amid rising terror threats
Srinagar, June 10, 2025 – In response to heightened security concerns, the Jammu & Kashmir Police have deployed advanced facial recognition systems (FRS) along the Pahalgam route of the Amarnath Yatra to ensure the safety of pilgrims during the 38-day pilgrimage, set to commence on July 3, 2025, and conclude on August 9, 2025. This […]