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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 […]

Amarnath Yatra resumes as 16th Batch of 7,908 pilgrims leaves Jammu

Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir, July 18, 2025 – The annual Amarnath Yatra resumed on Friday morning after a temporary suspension due to heavy rainfall, with the 16th batch comprising 7,908 pilgrims departing from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu for the holy cave shrine in the Kashmir Himalayas. The convoy, escorted by the Central […]

MHA approves 20 new CRPF battalions for J&K security boost

New Delhi, July 16, 2025: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has granted in-principle approval to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to raise 20 new battalions, adding over 20,000 personnel for deployment in Jammu and Kashmir, according to multiple reports. This decision follows the April 22 Pahalgam militant attack and the subsequent Operation […]

Anantnag Police holds mock drill on Amarnath Yatra route to enhance security readiness

Anantnag, July 15, 2025 – In a proactive measure to ensure the safety of pilgrims during the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025, Anantnag Police conducted a comprehensive mock drill along the designated Pahalgam Yatra route on July 14. The exercise, aimed at enhancing security preparedness, tested the response capabilities and coordination among various security […]

Tight Vigil: DGP reviews Amarnath Yatra security

Srinagar, July 11, 2025 – In a major step to strengthen the security grid for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025, Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat led a high-level security review in South Kashmir. The meeting included DIG South Kashmir Range Javed Iqbal Mattoo, district SSPs, and senior officers from the Indian […]

Devotees Laud Security and Spiritual Experience During Amarnath Yatra 2025

“Bam Bhole! Bam Bam Bhole!” – the chants echoed through the majestic mountains of Jammu & Kashmir as thousands of pilgrims, filled with devotion and gratitude, embarked on the sacred journey to seek blessings from Baba Barfani during the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025. Among the sea of faithful pilgrims, a first-time devotee shared her […]

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