Massive rush of devotees continues at Katra on second day of New Year
Katra, January ,2026- The holy town of Katra continued to witness a massive rush of devotees on the second day of the New Year, as thousands of pilgrims thronged the base camp of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine to seek blessings and begin 2026 on a spiritual note. According to officials of the Shri […]
Devotees flock to Vaishno Devi on third day of Shardiya Navratri
Jammu and Kashmir, September 24, 2025 – Devotees from across the country continued to flock to the sacred Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills in Reasi district on the third day of the ongoing Shardiya Navratri festival, filling the air with chants of “Jai Mata Di” and vibrant religious fervor. The nine-day […]
17th annual Gangbal Yatra begins in Ganderbal Amid religious fervour
Ganderbal, Aug 30, 2025: The 17th Annual Gangbal Yatra, also known as the “Kailash of Kashmir,” commenced on Saturday from the Naranag base camp in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, marking a significant spiritual journey for Kashmiri Pandits. Organised by the Harmukh Ganga Gangbal Trust (HGGT) under the leadership of Vinod Pandit, the pilgrimage to the […]
The Unsung Heroes of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra
The Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra is not just a spiritual journey but also a test of endurance, faith, and collective service. Every year, lakhs of devotees from across India and abroad undertake this pilgrimage to the holy cave, nestled in the Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir. While the focus often remains on the spiritual significance […]
CS Atal Dulloo finalises plans for Khelo India water sports festival 2025
Srinagar, August 13, 2025 – Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo chaired a high-level meeting on August 12, 2025, with senior officials from the civil administration and police to finalize preparations for the inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) 2025, set to take place on Srinagar’s iconic Dal Lake from August 21 to 23. The event, […]
Tight security at Srinagar’s Bakshi stadium for Independence Day 2025
Srinagar, August 13, 2025 – A multi-tier security blanket has been deployed around Bakshi Stadium, the primary venue for Jammu & Kashmir’s Independence Day celebrations, to ensure a safe and incident-free event on August 15, 2025. With Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha set to preside over the main function, authorities have implemented robust measures to secure […]
DC Bandipora flags off Chota Amarnath Yatra from Sharda Temple
BANDIPORA, AUGUST 09, 2025 – Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, along with SSP Bandipora, Harmeet Singh Mehta, flagged off the annual Chota Amarnath Yatra from Sharda Temple, Kaloosa, today, in an atmosphere filled with devotion and communal harmony. The revered spiritual journey to the Chota Amarnath Holy Cave in Arin-Dardpora holds profound significance […]
Amarnath Yatra 2025 ends on high note: Baltal route shines with stellar management
Ganderbal, August 6, 2025 – The annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, one of the most revered Hindu pilgrimages, concluded successfully on August 9, 2025, with devotees, langar owners, and locals lauding the exemplary efforts of the Lieutenant Governor (LG) Administration, Border Roads Organisation (BRO)’s 122 Road Construction Company (RCC), Ganderbal District Administration, and Gbl Police […]
Budha Amarnath 2025: “We Are All One’ — Pilgrims Spread Message of Unity
Budha Amarnath 2025: “We Are All One’ — Pilgrims Spread Message of Unity I have seen with my own eyes around 1000 people have left for the holy Amarnath cave, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir Shri Manoj Sinha said. Devotees have come from every corner of the country. Jammu and Kashmir government has […]
Over 2,300 pilgrims begin Amarnath Yatra from Jammu Base camp
JAMMU, July 26, 2025: A fresh batch of over 2,300 pilgrims embarked on the sacred Amarnath Yatra on Saturday, leaving the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu to offer prayers at the 3,880-meter-high Amarnath cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas, officials reported. This marks the 24th batch of pilgrims for the ongoing 38-day pilgrimage, […]