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 […]
Amarnath Yatra 2025: First batch of pilgrims welcomed at Navyug Tunnel
Srinagar, July 2, 2025 – The first batch of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims was warmly welcomed at Navyug Tunnel, Qazigund, as they entered the Kashmir Valley on Wednesday, marking the start of the sacred 38-day pilgrimage to the Amarnath Cave Shrine. Civil society members, the trade fraternity, and local residents from Kulgam and Anantnag […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha reviews disaster management & yatri niwas at Nunwan for Amarnath Yatra
Pahalgam, June 14, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha conducted a comprehensive review of the ongoing development of the Disaster Management Centre and Yatri Niwas at Nunwan Base Camp, Pahalgam, in preparation for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025, set to commence on July 3. The review focused on ensuring seamless arrangements […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha reviews Nunwan Camp ahead of Yatra 2025, stresses safety & readiness
Pahalgam, June 14, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha conducted a thorough inspection of the Nunwan Base Camp in Pahalgam today, reviewing the progress of critical infrastructure projects and security arrangements for the upcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra, set to begin on July 3, 2025. The visit underscored the administration’s commitment to […]
Pratham Puja by LG Manoj Sinha marks Ceremonial beginning of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025
Ganderbal, June 11, 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha performed the ceremonial ‘Pratham Puja’ at the Shri Amarnath Ji Holy Cave on the auspicious occasion of Jyeshtha Purnima, marking the official commencement of the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. The 38-day pilgrimage, set to begin on July 3, 2025, and conclude on […]
A Kashmiri Man Has Been Coming For 45 Years to See Others Off for Hajj, Still Waiting for His Turn
A Kashmiri Man Has Been Coming For 45 Years to See Others Off for Hajj, Still Waiting for His Turn For forty-five years, he has stood at the Haj House in Srinagar—never as a pilgrim, always as a well-wisher. While others depart for the sacred journey, he returns home with an unfulfilled dream and unwavering […]
Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat bids farewell to first Hajj 2025 pilgrims from Srinagar’s Bait-ul-Hujaj
Srinagar, May 5, 2025 – The sacred journey of Hajj 2025 commenced with the departure of the first batch of 178 pilgrims from Bait-ul-Hujaj in Bemina, Srinagar, on May 4, 2025, bound for Saudi Arabia. The group, consisting of 96 men and 82 women, was bid farewell with warm greetings by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr. […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha flags off first Haj pilgrim batch from Srinagar airport
Srinagar, May 5, 2025: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of 178 Haj pilgrims from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir at Srinagar International Airport on Sunday, May 4, 2025, marking the commencement of the sacred Haj pilgrimage for 2025. The emotional send-off at Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport was attended by […]
Sonamarg, J&K: BRO’s 122 RCC leads snow clearance on Baltal route for Amarnath Yatra 2025
Sonamarg, April 20, 2025: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO), through its 122 Road Construction Company (RCC), is undertaking rigorous snow clearance operations on the Amarnath Yatra trek route at Baltal in Sonamarg, Jammu & Kashmir. These efforts are geared toward ensuring a safe passage for pilgrims ahead of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025 (SANJY-2025), […]
Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine welcomes pilgrims during Navratras, total reaches lakhs
Jammu, April 07, 2025 – The sacred Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, nestled in the Trikuta Hills of Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, witnessed an impressive influx of 3.75 lakh pilgrims during the recently concluded Chaitra Navratras, pushing the total pilgrimage count for 2025 to 21.25 lakh so far. This surge underscores the enduring spiritual significance of […]