Amarnath Yatra 2025: Pilgrims embark on sacred journey to Holy Cave Shrine
Srinagar, July 3, 2025 – The annual Amarnath Yatra, a significant Hindu pilgrimage, commenced today with the first batches of devotees departing from the twin base camps of Baltal and Nunwan (Pahalgam) in Jammu and Kashmir. The pilgrims are journeying towards the sacred Amarnath Cave Shrine, located at an altitude of 3,880 meters in the […]
Amarnath Yatris Call Z-Morh Tunnel a game-changer for pilgrimage travel
Srinagar, July 2, 2025 – As the Amarnath Yatra 2025 commenced with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagging off the first batch of 5,892 pilgrims from Jammu’s Bhagwati Nagar base camp, devotees and stakeholders are celebrating the newly operational Z-Morh Tunnel as a transformative development for the annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath Cave shrine. The 6.5-km […]
LG Manoj Sinha Visits Daati Maa Dev Sthan, promotes border growth & pilgrimage tourism
Jammu, July 2, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the border village of Changiya in Arnia, Jammu, today to pay obeisance at the sacred Daati Maa Dev Sthan, a revered shrine associated with the Mahajan Phagetra Biradari. The visit underscored the GoI’s commitment to the inclusive development of border villages and the promotion of […]
A New Dawn for the Bakarwals: Free Transportation Initiative Brings Relief and Hope
For generations, the Bakarwal community—one of the oldest nomadic tribes of Jammu and Kashmir—has braved the treacherous mountain paths and harsh weather conditions as they migrate with their livestock in search of greener pastures. These seasonal migrations are not just a tradition but a way of life, deeply intertwined with their livelihood. However, in recent […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha attends commemoration event on Sant Kabir at Bishnah, Jammu
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha graced a heartfelt commemoration event in Bishnah, Jammu, honouring the life, teachings, and timeless philosophy of Sant Kabir, the revered 15th-century mystic poet and spiritual luminary. The event celebrated Kabir’s enduring message of Sarva Dharma Sambhava , emphasising unity, brotherhood, social harmony, and equality as the bedrock of […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha’s vision for a united and successful Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra
The Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, one of India’s most revered pilgrimages, is not merely a spiritual journey but a powerful symbol of unity, faith, and cultural heritage. In a heartfelt appeal, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha, has called upon the people of the region to embrace this sacred event as their […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha reviews Amarnath Yatra arrangements at Yatri Niwas, Jammu
Jammu, July 1, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha visited Yatri Niwas at Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu, to review arrangements for the pilgrims of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025, set to commence on July 3, 2025. The visit underscores the administration’s commitment to ensuring a safe, seamless, and spiritually enriching pilgrimage for devotees of […]
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flags off ambulances for Ramban and Anantnag districts
Srinagar, July 1, 2025, 6:00 PM IST – Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha today flagged off a fleet of five ambulances for hospitals in Ramban and Anantnag districts, donated by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) through Quazigund Expressway Pvt. Ltd. under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The initiative aims to strengthen emergency […]
Amarnath Yatra 2025: Pilgrims defy fear, flock to registration centres despite Pahalgam terror attack
Jammu, July 1, 2025 – Hundreds of devotees from across India converged at the Saraswati Dham registration centre near Jammu railway station on June 30, 2025, marking a strong start to the offline registration process for the Amarnath Yatra 2025. The significant turnout on the first day signals a powerful rejection of fear following the […]
Kashmir Traders Hail Vande Bharat Trains: A Historic Step Towards All-Weather Connectivity
Kashmir Traders Hail Vande Bharat Trains: A Historic Step Towards All-Weather Connectivity President Traders Association, Lal Chowk, Jitender Singh said he was grateful to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for this initiative of starting Vande Bharat trains. The traders community were long awaiting this move. He said now the government should start goods train […]