The 21st batch of 1,877 pilgrims left Jammu for Amarnath cave shrine of Lord Shiva
Till today, the board had spent Rs 1,34,75,000 towards ex-gratia payments: Amarnath Yatra
Due to security reasons, the Yatra was suspended on Saturday
Security on high alert, although militant groups have assured that pilgrimage will not be targeted
Over 2.30 lakh pilgrims have registered for the yatra
The government has mobilised a heavy security blanket of over 35,000 to 40,000 troops
Indian Army has also deployed its five battalions in the Valley in view of the yatra
Registration bank branch will ensure number of pilgrims registered does not exceed allotted quota
The yatra will culminate on August 18 on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan
The yatra will conclude on August 18 when the holy mace will reach the cave shrine
The annual pilgrimage started on July 1 and will conclude on August 18
Total 21 pilgrims have died during this year's pilgrimage
Landslides were triggered by incessant rains in Ramban district, yatra has been suspended till the highway is restored for traffic
Sources said these pilgrims would be allowed to move towards the Valley after the highway is cleared for safe passage
Since the Yatra started on July 2, so far 1,72,851 pilgrims have visited the cave shrine
Yatra was suspended bacause of the security situation following Burhan Wani's killing