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Amarnath pilgrims' entry into J&K post 3.30 pm barred for security reasons

Pilgrims and tourists have been barred from crossing over to Kashmir from Banihal area of Ramban district after 3.30 pm, the cut-off time, due to security concerns, an officer said on Friday. The measure has been taken by the police in view of unregistered Amarnath pilgrims travelling in the guise of tourists to the Valley, thereby causing security problems in view of heightened security threats, the officer said. "Unregistered pilgrims, travelling without RIFD (radio-frequency identification) and devotees travelling in the guise of tourists will not be allowed to move to Kashmir from Navyug tunnel in (Banihal area) after cut-off time of 3.30 pm," Ramban Superintendent of Police Mohita Sharma told reporters here. For security reasons, vehicles of Amarnath pilgrims and tourists will not be allowed towards Kashmir after 1.30 pm at Chandrakot and after 3.30 pm from Banihal tunnel. However, trucks and other local traffic will ply as usual, she said. The SP further said the pilgrims, w

Health ministry building two 50-bed hospitals for Amarnath Yatra pilgrims

Health professionals, including doctors and paramedics, from 11 states and union territories will be deployed in batches

Amarnath Yatra begins, 2,750 pilgrims leave base camp for cave shrine

The pilgrimage was flagged off by Deputy Commissioner Piyush Singla at the Nunwan base camp in the Anantnag district's Pahalgam

Governor Manoj Sinha flags off 1st batch of Amarnath pilgrims from Jammu

The 43-day pilgrimage to the cave shrine will begin from twin base camps in Kashmir on Thursday and will conclude on August 11 on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan

MoH asks states to prepare for upcoming Yatras, contain Covid-19 spread

Calls for managing crowds at Amarnath, Chardham and other yatras, where large gatherings could help spread Covid-19 and other diseases

J&K Lt Gov reviews security arrangements, preparations for Amarnath Yatra

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Govenor Manoj Sinha on Thursday reviewed security arrangements and preparations for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra which begins later this month, officials said

Army's Northern Commander reviews preparedness for upcoming Amarnath yatra

The commander interacted with the soldiers who are deployed for counter terrorism operations and obtained feedback on operations, training, weapons, equipment and administrative issues, spokesman said

LG Manoj Sinha launches online portal for heli services to Amarnath cave

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday launched the online helicopter booking portal for the Amarnath yatra which is scheduled to start from June 30

Ahead of Amarnath Yatra, forces concerned about 'sticky bombs', rework SOP

Concerned over the development, the security agencies reworked their strategy, especially keeping in mind the Amarnath Yatra beginning June 30.

J-K administration issues dos and don'ts for Amarnath Yatra pilgrims

The Yatra is set to start on June 30, 2022, and conclude on August 11, 2022

Amit Shah reviews J&K security; takes stock of Amarnath Yatra preparations

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday held three back-to-back meetings with top officials of the security establishment to assess the prevailing situation in Jammu and Kashmir, including the recent killings of civilians as well as reviewed arrangements for the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra for which the UT administration will provide RFID tags to every pilgrim. While Lt Governor of J&K Manoj Sinha was present in all the three meetings, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande attended the meetings to discuss the security situation in the UT. Senior officials from the centre, para-military forces and the UT administration were also in these meetings. Later in a statement, the Union Home Ministry said the J&K chief secretary informed the meeting that each pilgrim will be provided with a Radio Frequency Identification Card (RFID) and will be insured with Rs 5 lakh. Shah said a "hassle-free" journey for the pilgrims is a priority of the Modi government ..

Cross-border tunnel found in Jammu, plan to disrupt Amarnath Yatra foiled

The Border security force (BSF) said on Thursday that its troops have detected a trans-border tunnel on the International Border in J&K's Samba district, thus foiling designs of Pakistan-based terrorists to disrupt the upcoming Amarnath Yatra.

Cross-border tunnel found in J&K, plan to hamper Amarnath Yatra foiled: BSF

The tunnel was freshly dug and originated from the Pakistan side. Its opening was about 2 feet and so far 21 sandbags, used to strengthen the exit of the tunnel, have been recovered, BSF official said

'33,795 people have so far registered for this year's Amarnath Yatra'

The 43-day yatra is scheduled to start on June 30 after the coronavirus pandemic enforced break of two years

Home Secy reviews Amarnath Yatra security, next assessment by HM soon

Union Home Minister is also reportedly expected to hold a security review meeting very soon regarding the pilgrimage after the first round of review meetings by Bhalla

Registration for annual Amarnath Yatra 2022 to begin from April 11

After the suspension for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Amarnath Yatra 2022 is set to commence on June 30 and will conclude on August 11

Necessary security arrangements to be made for Amarnath Yatra: J-K DGP

The police chief said a tight vigil is being maintained on social media which is being misused by Pakistan and its stooges to keep terror eco-system alive in the Union Territory

Amarnath Yatra to start on June 30, to conclude after 43 days

After remaining suspended for two years due to the Covid pandemic, the Amarnath Yatra 2022 will start on June 30.

Online registration for Amarnath pilgrimage to start from April

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual pilgrimage in 2020 and 2021 was conducted on symbolic basis. So, it is expected that the number of pilgrims may be high this time

No Amarnath Yatra but highway construction work keeps Sonamarg abuzz

Some modifications in the Zojila tunnel portion of the projects are likely with govt looking to add an evacuation tunnel