The Tridents squadron, rebranded as the 'Defender of the North,' has taken over from the MiG-21 squadron at Srinagar air base, historically tasked with addressing the Pakistan threat.
"The highway has been blocked by landslide at T 2 Marog in Ramban district. "Amarnath Yatra will remain suspended till the road is restored," officials said.
Following his visit, British-Arab influencer Amjad Taha expressed feeling "inspired" by India's peace initiatives, which he believes "signal hope" for future generations.
All the speakers informed the officers about their complete cooperation in ensuring the smooth Independence Day celebrations and the peaceful conduct of the yatra.
More than 3.60 lakh pilgrims embarked on the Amarnath Yatra this year, surpassing last year's tally with over a month still left before the annual pilgrimage concludes, an official said.
Shia community took out a Muharram procession on a traditional route in Srinagar passing through the Lal Chowk area, with hundreds of people participating in it amid tight security.
This is a great day for my family and me. We are blessed to have been on the Yatra. I would like to thank the government and people here for helping us so much, said Saina
