Amarnath Yatra
Coverage of Amarnath Yatra in the Nexus archive.
- Amarnath yatra suspended from Jammu amid tight security on Article 370 abrogation anniversary
The Amarnath Yatra was suspended from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu as a precautionary measure amid tight security on the anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370. The administration did not provide a specific reason for the suspension but cited the prevailing situation as the cause.
- Amarnath yatra sees uptick in pilgrims, unregistered devotees leave Board worried
The Amarnath yatra has seen an increase in pilgrims, with many arriving without mandatory health checks. The Shri Amarnath Shrine Board is concerned about unregistered devotees not undergoing these assessments, which determine fitness for the high-altitude trek.
- Jammu and Kashmir grapples weather fury for third day, civilian infrastructure massively damaged
Jammu and Kashmir is experiencing severe weather for the third consecutive day, causing massive damage to civilian infrastructure. The J&K administration has closed all educational institutions until July 26 and suspended major pilgrimages, including the Amarnath yatra.
- Jammu and Kashmir rains LIVE: Amarnath Yatra suspended as J&K braces for heavy rain
The Amarnath Yatra has been suspended in Jammu and Kashmir as heavy rains trigger flash floods and landslides, resulting in 4 deaths and several missing persons in the Poonch district.
- Fresh batch of 7,754 Amarnath pilgrims leave Jammu amid tight security
A fresh batch of 7,754 Amarnath pilgrims departed Jammu for Kashmir amid tight security. Since the yatra began on July 2, a total of 87,701 pilgrims have left the Jammu base camp.
- Four teachers suspended for ‘lapses’ during Amarnath yatra; suspicious youths tagged by face recognition held
Four teachers were suspended for 'lapses' during the Amarnath yatra, and suspicious youths were identified using face recognition technology. The Ganderbal administration is closely monitoring on-spot registration of pilgrims via the Baltal route.
- Iltija Mufti flags shrinking Amarnath lingam, raises concerns over environmental impact
Iltija Mufti, a PDP leader, highlights the shrinking Amarnath lingam and expresses concerns over environmental impact. She claims the Amarnath Yatra exceeds the Supreme Court's pilgrim cap and advocates for a sustainable environmental and tourism policy.
- Multi-agency mock drills focus on suicide attacks, calamities ahead of Amarnath yatra in Kashmir
Multi-agency mock drills focusing on suicide attacks and calamities were conducted in Kashmir to assess emergency preparedness and response mechanisms ahead of the Amarnath Yatra starting on July 3.
- Security beefed up in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal ahead of Kheer Bhawani Mela, Amarnath Yatra
Security measures have been intensified in Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir, ahead of the Kheer Bhawani Mela and Amarnath Yatra. Advance Security Tasking exercises are being conducted to strengthen the security grid and ensure coordination among agencies.
- 45 mountain rescue teams deployed for Amarnath yatra this year
45 mountain rescue teams have been deployed for the Amarnath yatra this year. The teams are positioned to provide rapid response in case of accidents, adverse weather, or emergencies, as stated by DGP Nalin Prabhat.
- Amarnath Yatra 2026: Amit Shah chairs meeting to review security preparedness
Amit Shah chairs a meeting to review security preparedness for the 2026 Amarnath Yatra. Police have launched the QR-based 'Pahchan App' to digitally verify workers and vendors along the yatra route.