Kargil Vijay Diwas 2025: Tributes Echo from Amarnath | Langars, CRPF, Pilgrims Unite | Salute Heroes
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2025: Tributes Echo from Amarnath | Langars, CRPF, Pilgrims Unite | Salute Heroes On Kargil Vijay Diwas, chants of Bharat Mata Ki Jay rented the air in Jammu & Kashmir. Camp Director Virendra Maniyal said the Kargil War took place in 1999 in which India had freed the illegal occupation of Kargil […]
Foreign Pilgrims Feel the Power of Energy at Amarnath: “Felt Safe, Supported & Blessed”
Foreign Pilgrims Feel the Power of Energy at Amarnath: “Felt Safe, Supported & Blessed” Hello! We are about to prepare for Amarnath yatra. We are Canadians, Austrians and Germans. We are going to Baltal in a bus to start the yatra. Kashmir is very beautiful. I come from Canada and it has the most immaculate […]
“We Live By This Yatra: Kashmiris Share the Economic and Emotional Value of Amarnath”
“We Live By This Yatra: Kashmiris Share the Economic and Emotional Value of Amarnath” We sell handcrafted shawls to the pilgrims who arrive here for Amarnath darshan. We treat them well, said a shawl seller at Amarnath route. Most Kashmiris are poor. They earn from the yatra and this money runs their household. We wait […]
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 […]
“We Live By This Yatra: Kashmiris Share the Economic and Emotional Value of Amarnath”
“We Live By This Yatra: Kashmiris Share the Economic and Emotional Value of Amarnath” We sell handcrafted shawls to the pilgrims who arrive here for Amarnath darshan. We treat them well, said a shawl seller at Amarnath route. Most Kashmiris are poor. They earn from the yatra and this money runs their household. We wait […]
“Kashmir Changed My View: Pilgrims on their Second Amarnath Yatra”
“Kashmir Changed My View: Pilgrims on their Second Amarnath Yatra” The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha inspected the arrangements at Nunwan and Chandanwari base camps set up for Amarnath pilgrims. Pilgrims shared their experiences. I have come from Shirdi, Maharashtra and I feel the administration has made very good arrangements at […]
“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 […]
Amarnath Yatra Bliss: Pilgrims Moved by Devotion, Safety & Service
Amarnath Yatra Bliss: Pilgrims Moved by Devotion, Safety & Service The arrangements here are very good and so is everyone’s cooperation. The Army’s security is very good and cleanliness is also good, said a pilgrim after the arti puja in Amarnath cave. We will keep coming to Baba Barfani’s darbaar and will keep attending the […]
Shiva Devotees Overwhelmed by Darshan & Seva on First Shravan Somwar | Amarnath Yatra 2025!
Shiva Devotees Overwhelmed by Darshan & Seva on First Shravan Somwar | Amarnath Yatra 2025! The view here is amazing. There are so many people on the first ‘Somwar of Shraavan’, we cannot tell you. All the credit goes to the CRPF and those who are sevadars and engaged in serving the people. There are […]
Jammu and Kashmir surpasses national average with 82% literacy rate: PLFS 2023–24
Srinagar, July 2025 — Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a notable literacy rate of 82% among individuals aged seven years and above, outpacing the national average of 80.9%, according to the Annual Report 2023–24 of the Periodic Labour Force Survey . The report, conducted by the National Sample Survey Office , was presented recently in […]