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Several Amarnath Yatra pilgrims were injured on Tuesday when their bus skidded off the road in Kangan, Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir. The bus crashed into a house at Hariganwan after the driver lost control on a curve. The damaged house prevented the vehicle from plunging into the Sindh river.

The Amarnath Yatra has been temporarily suspended on the Pahalgam route due to repair and maintenance work following recent rainfall. Pilgrims will continue their journey through the Baltal axis, while over 3.95 lakh devotees have completed the pilgrimage so far

The Amarnath Yatra resumed on Saturday after a six-day suspension caused by heavy rains and highway landslides. A fresh batch of 6,269 pilgrims left the Jammu base camp for Baltal under heavy security as weather conditions improved across Kashmir

Authorities in Anantnag demolished the houses of two active Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists overnight on Thursday. The crackdown followed the killing of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain, who was on Amarnath Yatra security duty when shot dead at Lal Chowk

Authorities temporarily suspended the Amarnath, Mata Vaishno Devi and Shiv Khori pilgrimages after the IMD forecast widespread rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir. Pilgrim movement was halted from base camps as officials prioritised safety and awaited improved weather and route conditions

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi and Amarnath Yatras were temporarily suspended due to adverse weather in Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities halted pilgrim movement from base camps as a precaution, assuring devotees that services will resume after weather and route safety assessments

A fresh batch of 9,182 pilgrims departed from Jammu's Bhagwati Nagar base camp for the Amarnath cave shrine under tight security. With this, more than two lakh devotees have undertaken the annual pilgrimage, which concludes on August 28.

A fresh batch of 8,796 pilgrims, including 33 foreigners, departed Jammu’s Bhagwati Nagar base camp for the Amarnath Yatra under tight security. Over 1.73 lakh devotees have visited the holy cave shrine since the pilgrimage began on July 2

A 61-year-old pilgrim from Nepal died after falling seriously ill while returning from the Amarnath cave shrine via the Baltal route. In a separate incident, four Amarnath Yatra pilgrims sustained minor injuries in a taxi accident in Banihal and are stable

More than 1.42 lakh pilgrims have visited the Amarnath cave shrine in six days as another 8,150 yatris departed from Jammu. Authorities tightened checks on unregistered pilgrims, suspended four teachers over registration irregularities, and acted to protect the melting ice stalagmite

More than 85,000 pilgrims have completed the annual Amarnath Yatra in its first four days, with over 28,000 devotees offering prayers on Monday. Authorities have tightened security, expanded facilities and urged pilgrims to travel only on their registered dates

The third batch of 4,812 pilgrims departed from Jammu for the Amarnath Yatra under tight security. With this, 13,499 devotees have left Jammu since July 2, while more than 12,000 pilgrims offered prayers at the holy cave shrine on Friday

More than 3,800 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu for the Amarnath cave shrine under tight security. The second batch travelled to the Baltal and Pahalgam base camps as authorities maintained extensive security arrangements for the annual pilgrimage

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has asked Amarnath Yatra pilgrims to travel only on their registered dates, saying no early departures will be allowed. It urged devotees to complete advance registration and follow the prescribed schedule to ensure safety and smooth conduct of the pilgrimage

Token distribution for the 2026 Amarnath Yatra began in Jammu ahead of registration starting Wednesday. Authorities issued 1,600 tokens, established multiple counters, and deployed security to ensure smooth arrangements before the pilgrimage begins on July 3

BSF Director General Praveen Kumar reviewed security and preparedness for the Amarnath Yatra beginning July 3. Authorities conducted mock drills, assessed rescue capabilities, and launched token distribution in Jammu to ensure a safe, coordinated and smooth pilgrimage for devotees

Indian intelligence agencies have warned of a possible security threat to the Amarnath Yatra, alleging that the ISI may attempt to divert attention from unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and other regions. Security has been strengthened along the pilgrimage route

Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted mock rescue drills at 18 strategic locations along the Amarnath yatra routes to assess the preparedness of mountain rescue teams. Authorities have deployed 45 specialised teams and urged pilgrims to use the Pehchaan app for verified service providers

J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat chaired a high-level security meeting to ensure a safe Amarnath Yatra starting July 3. Orders were issued for intensified search operations, RFID-based pilgrim tracking, QRT deployments, and heightened vigil against anti-national elements

Amit Shah reviewed preparations for the Amarnath Yatra, directing a strong multi-layered security grid along the route using CAPFs, J&K Police, and advanced surveillance. He emphasized technology use, coordination among agencies, and safety measures for pilgrims and tourist areas