News Topic:Hindus

Amarnath Yatra fee sparks outcry over ‘commercialisation of faith’

A wave of criticism has erupted across the country following the J&K administration’s decision to impose a fee on pilgrims undertaking the annual Amarnath Yatra.

52-day-long Amarnath Yatra 2024 concludes

The annual Amarnath Yatra for 2024 came to a formal end on Monday as the Chhari Mubarak, the holy mace of Lord Shiva, reached the sacred cave shrine of Amarnath.

Over 200,000 pilgrims perform Amarnath Yatra in first 10 days

In an overwhelming response to the Amarnath Yatra, over 200,000 pilgrims have performed the pilgrimage and paid obeisance to Lord Shiva’s Ice Lingam in the last 10 days.

‘Herath’ celebrated with religious fervor across Jammu and Kashmir

Maha Shivratri, locally known as 'Herath,' is being celebrated with religious zeal and enthusiasm throughout Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.

‘Chhari-Mubarak’ of Lord Shiva taken to Shankaracharya temple

Chhari-Mubarak of Lord Shiva led by Mahant Deependra Giri was taken to the historic Shankaracharya temple in Srinagar on Thursday for prayers.

Amarnath Yatra begins as first batch of pilgrims leave for cave shrine

Amid unprecedented security arrangements, the first batch of pilgrims left for the holy cave from Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam area of Anantnag on Thursday.

Hindu-Muslims celebrate Diwali in Kashmir

Diwali in Kashmir was celebrated with love and brotherhood on Thursday, as sweets shops and markets in Srinagar witnessed a good rush.

The politics behind the Bangladesh violence

The news of attacks on Bangladeshi minorities is stitching unity among the world communities. Though the uproar was late and initially meek.

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MBBS Fraud: Karnataka siblings charge-sheeted by Crime Branch Kashmir

The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in connection with an alleged MBBS admission fraud involving ₹13 lakh.

EAM assures protection J&K residents in Iran: Omar Abdullah

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said he has spoken to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar regarding the evolving situation in Iran.

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