News Topic:Amarnath Yatra

Amarnath Yatra cancelled in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, J&K government has decided that Amarnath Yatra, the annual pilgrimage, would be symbolic only.

Amarnath Yatra 2021 likely from June 28

The annual Amarnath Yatra is likely to begin from June 28 in Kashmir with a limited number of pilgrims to be allowed.

Further bifurcation of J&K just a rumour: LG Manoj Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that further bifurcation of J&K is just a rumour.

No big decision regarding J-K, top officials say

Amid rumours on social media which have created uncertainty among people, officials on Monday said that nothing is going to happen in J&K.

Opinion of J&K people about Amarnath Yatra doesn’t matter: Mehbooba

Former chief minister of erstwhile J&K State, Mehbooba Mufti said that decision over commencement of Amarnath Yatra will be taken by Centre.

COVID-19: Amarnath Yatra 2021 registration suspended

In view of evolving COVID-19 situation in the country, registration for Shri Amarnath ji Yatra is being temporarily suspended.

Amarnath Yatra 2021 to begin from June 28

The annual pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas will commence on June 28 and will conclude on August 22.

Amarnath Yatra cancelled after spike in COVID-19 cases

Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu, Chairman of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), presided over 39th Board meeting of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board today in which the Board members participated virtually through video conference to discuss the conduct of the Yatra 2020.

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