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August 12, 2026, 05:58 PM - 3 min read
"In connection with Swami Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026, Chhari-Mubarak Swami Amarnath Ji led by Mahant Deependra Giri ji was taken to historic Shankaracharya Temple, Srinagar located at Gopadri Hills today for prayers on the occasion of 'Haryali-Amavasya' (Shravan Amavasya) as per the age-old customs," a statement issued by Dashnami Akhara, the permanent abode of the holy mace, said.
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August 8, 2026, 10:11 AM - 2 min read
No fresh Yatra convoy was allowed to enter Kashmir amid precautionary measures in view of the bad weather and slippery road conditions.
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August 1, 2026, 01:00 PM - 2 min read
Efforts to restore the critical highway were ongoing on the Ladha-Samroli stretch in Udhampur district following a heavy spell of rain that triggered mudslides at several places.
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July 22, 2026, 03:35 PM - 1 min read
Head Constable Ashiq Hussain, who was deployed for security arrangements related to the Amarnath Yatra, was injured in the firing. He was immediately taken to Government Medical College and Hospital in Anantnag.
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July 13, 2026, 03:07 PM - 2 min read
Reports on Monday confirmed that over 2.52 lakh pilgrims have performed darshan at the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine despite prevailing bad weather conditions.
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July 13, 2026, 11:25 AM - 2 min read
Approximately 2,896 pilgrims were heading towards the shorter but steeper Baltal route in 133 vehicles, while 4,858 devotees left for the traditional longer route in Pahalgam in 170 vehicles.
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July 10, 2026, 01:28 PM - 2 min read
The pilgrim, identified as Krishan Thakur, a resident of Mohatri in Kathmandu, became unconscious near the Navyuga Tunnel in Banihal while returning through the Baltal route, they said. He was then taken to the nearby hospital at the Lambar Yatra Ground before being referred to the Sub-District Hospital (SDH), Banihal. Later, he was shifted to Government Medical College (GMC) in Anantnag where he died on Thursday, officials said.
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July 8, 2026, 04:07 PM - 3 min read
With this, a total of 44,666 pilgrims have left the Jammu base camp for Kashmir since the yatra commenced on July 2.Over 1.13 lakh devotees had ‘darshan’ inside the cave shrine during the last five days. Seventh batch of 9,837 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu early this morning in two escorted convoys for the two base camps of Baltal and Nunwan.
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July 8, 2026, 03:44 PM - 3 min read
The suspension order was issued by the Chief Education Officer (CEO), Ganderbal, following a communication from the Nodal Officer, Transit Camp Manigam, who also serves as the Assistant Commissioner (Revenue), Ganderbal.The order stated that the four teachers had been placed under suspension with immediate effect in pursuance of a letter issued by the Nodal Officer on July 7.
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July 7, 2026, 01:55 PM - 2 min read
As per official numbers, nearly 30,500 pilgrims from across the country visited the shrine in ten separate batches from Pahalgam and Sonamarg.
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July 6, 2026, 02:45 PM - 2 min read
The Yatra started along both the traditional routes — from Nunwan in Pahalgam and Baltal in Sonamarg — with pilgrims chanting religious hymns on their way to the cave shrine.
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July 5, 2026, 07:43 PM - 3 min read
LG Sinha also reviewed the overall management of the Yatra at the Nunwan Base Camp with senior officials, assessing pilgrim movement, security arrangements, accommodation facilities, registration status and other logistical requirements. He said this year’s Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra has witnessed a record influx of pilgrims.
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