Jammu | After remaining suspended for two years due to the Covid pandemic, the Amarnath Yatra 2022 will start on June 30. Officials at the Raj Bhavan said this year’s annual Amarnath Yatra to the holy cave shrine in Kashmir Himalayas will start on June 30 and conclude after 43 days, as per the tradition, on […]
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Amarnath Yatra cancelled in wake of Covid-19 pandemic
Srinagar | The annual Amarnath Yatra would be symbolic only this year, in wake of the Covid pandemic, but all the traditional religious rituals will be performed at the cave shrine as per practice, the J&K government decided on Monday. A detailed discussion was held with the members of the shrine board on the present Covid-19 […]
Registration for Amarnath Yatra suspended due to Covid situation
Jammu | In view of the fast-spreading Covid-19 infection in the country, the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) on Thursday decided to temporarily suspend the registration for this year’s Yatra to the Amarnath Cave shrine. “In view of evolving Covid situation in the country and the need to take all necessary precautionary measures, registration for Shri […]
Amarnath Yatra cancelled due to Covid pandemic
Srinagar: The Amarnath Yatra 2020 has been cancelled due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, a statement issued by the Raj Bhavan said on Tuesday. The statement said that the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) has decided with heavy heart that it is not advisable to hold and conduct this year’s Amarnath Yatra and […]
Amarnath Yatra cancelled due to Covid pandemic
Srinagar: The Amarnath Yatra 2020 has been cancelled due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, a statement issued by the Raj Bhavan said on Tuesday. The statement said that the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) has decided with heavy heart that it is not advisable to hold and conduct this year’s Amarnath Yatra and expressed […]
Terrorists planning to target Amarnath Yatra: Army
Srinagar: The Indian Army said on Friday that there are inputs that terrorists are planning to target the Amarnath Yatra, but the Army has its systems in place to ensure that the annual pilgrimage goes on peacefully. Speaking to reporters, 9 Rashtriya Rifles sector Commander, Brigadier V.S. Thakur, said that inputs suggest that terrorists are […]
SC refuses to entertain plea on cancelling Amarnath Yatra
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said it cannot enter into the domain of the executive and district administration, as it declined to entertain a plea seeking a direction to the Centre, J&K administration and Shri Amarnath Shrine Board to cancel/restrict access of general public/devotees for the Amarnath Yatra this year in the backdrop […]
Decision on Amarnath Yatra to be made after reviewing situation
Jammu: J&K Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu, who is also the Chairman of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), presided over its 38th board meeting held here on Wednesday. The board expressed its apprehension and held that as on date, it may not be possible to organise the annual Amarnath Yatra this year. Given the severeness […]
42-day Amarnath Yatra this year to begin on June 23
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu, who is also the Chairman of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), on Friday presided over the 37th Board Meeting held at Raj Bhavan, Jammu, an official said here. Regarding the duration and date of commencement of the Yatra 2020 pilgrimage, based on the approach set […]
Calling off Amarnath yatra unprecedented: Karan Singh
New Delhi (5 MIN READ): Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Karan Singh on Saturday referred to his last week’s interview to IANS over the issue of Article 370 and 35A in Jammu and Kashmir advising the government to tread carefully and hit out at the Centre for curtailing the Amarnath Yatra over security […]