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J&K declares all Amarnath Yatra routes as ‘no flying zone’ from July 1 to Aug 10

The Jammu and Kashmir Government has declared all routes of the Amarnath Yatra as ‘no flying zones’ from July 1 to August 10, authorities said.

LG flags off first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims amid heightened security

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of 4603 Amarnath Yatra pilgrims from the Amarnath Yatra base camp in Jammu this morning.

Amarnath Yatra 2024 begins with multi-tier security cover, traditional ethos

Amid tight security arrangements and traditional ethos, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will flag off the first batch of Amarnath pilgrims.

Amarnath Yatra: Woman killed, rescuers injured in shooting stone incident

A 53-year-old woman Yatri was killed while two members of Mountain Rescue Team of J&K Police were grievously injured in a shooting stone incident.

Amarnath Yatra stalls as rain pours

The Amarnath Yatra remains suspended on twin routes of Baltal and Pahalgam due to bad weather conditions on Friday as rains lashed Kashmir Valley, officials said.

Amid tight security, first batch of Amarnath Yatris commence journey from Jammu

Amid tight security arrangements, the first batch of pilgrims commenced their journey from Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu towards Kashmir on Friday.

Amarnath Yatra: This year’s pilgrimage to be longest ever, says SASB

Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) on Wednesday said that this year, the pilgrimage will be the longest ever that would last for 62 days.

Baltal Cloud Burst: Death toll rises to 13

The death toll in the flash floods triggered by a cloudburst at Baltal area, which houses a base camp for the Amarnath pilgrimage rose to 13.

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J&K contractual lecturers seek pay hike to ₹38,000, redesignation as Assistant Professors

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Three CRPF personnel shot in motorcycle-borne attack in Kulgam

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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP

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