The Amarnath Shrine Board has made Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags, which help locate a person, compulsory for all the devotees taking the Amarnath pilgrimage this year.

Amarnath Shrine Board makes RFID tags mandatory for pilgrims

Jammu and Kashmir Police has started the arrangements for the security of Amarnath Yatra. A team of High-ranking officials including SSP Ganderbal inspects Yatra route from Baltal to Shri Amarnath Holy Cave.

Police inspect Amarnath Yatra route as security arrangements continue

With hotels and houseboats fully booked and tourists queuing up for shikara rides on the famous Dal Lake, Kashmir Valley is witnessing record-breaking tourist footfall in the past one decade.

Kashmir tourism breaks records, arrivals highest in 10 years

Indian security forces have averted a terror attack on the Amarnath Yatra. Reports say Pakistani terrorists from Jaish-e-Mohammad dug up an underground tunnel to infiltrate into India. The terrorists were gunned down last month. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Amarnath Yatra terror plot busted

India’s Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday said they have foiled plans of the Pakistani-based terror groups to attack Amarnath Yatra after detecting a cross-border tunnel along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district.

Indian forces foil attack on Amarnath Yatra, detect 150m-long tunnel connecting Pakistan

The government of India has said that the Amarnath Yatra or pilgrimage in the Kashmir Valley would be a historic one this year. The government expects around 6-8 lakh (600,000 - 800,000) pilgrims to perform the holy pilgrimage.

Amarnath Yatra to be historic this year. Government expects 6-8 lakh pilgrims

Air India has capped fares of all its flights to and from Srinagar till August 15, a spokesperson for the airline said on Sunday. Speaking to ANI, AI spokesperson Dhananjay Kumar said the national carrier has capped fares at Rs 9500 after Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday issued a security advisory for tourists and Amarnath Yatris asking them to leave the Valley immediately citing security concerns.

Air India caps fares of flights to and from Srinagar till August 15

After the intelligence agencies provided strong inputs about the possibility of an attack on Amarnath Yatra, the security forces took enhanced measures to foil any such attempt there.

How security forces recovered US-made M-24 sniper rifle near Amarnath Yatra route

The Indian government`s decision to curtail the ongoing Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir came after a series of intelligence inputs were received by security agencies warning of multiple terror attacks by Pakistan based Jaish-e-Mohammad.

Intel report warning of imminent terror attack in J&K behind recent troop buildup

As many as 3,21,410 pilgrims have paid obeisance at the Amarnath cave since the annual yatra kicked off on July 1. Meanwhile, 26 pilgrims have lost their lives during the annual yatra, said officials of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB).

Over 3.20 lakh pilgrims visit annual Amarnath cave shrine; 26 die during yatra

Security has been tightened on routes leading to the highway in Ganderbal, amid the ongoing Amarnath Yatra. Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel on Tuesday carried out safety checks on the route to ensure the security of pilgrims.

Jammu and Kashmir: Indo-Tibetan Border Police heightens security in Ganderbal for Amarnath Yatra

Over 2.3 lakh pilgrims have completed the Amarnath Yatra since it started on July 1. "As many as 2,32,860 pilgrims have had darshan at the shrine during the last 18 days," said officials of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB).

Over 2.3 lakh pilgrims perform Amarnath Yatra

As many as 95,923 pilgrims have performed the Amarnath Yatra since it started on July 1. However, no fresh batch of pilgrims was allowed to move towards the cave due to a protest called by locals to commemorate the death of Hizbul militant Burhan Wani.

Over 95,000 visit Amarnath cave shrine; Mehbooba Mufti claims yatra arrangements irk locals

Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Sunday visited the transit camp in Pantha Chowk en route the annual Amarnath Yatra to review food, medical arrangements for devotees.

J&K: Governor Satya Pal Malik reviews arrangements for Amarnath Yatra

Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel made a human shield to protect the Amarnath Yatra pilgrims in Baltal from getting injured by the stones falling from the glacier above on the mountain.

Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel makes human shield to help Amarnath Yatra pilgrims

Over 11,000 pilgrims have completed the darshan and another batch of 4,694 yatris left for the Amarnath cave shrine on Wednesday morning. Meanwhile over 15 pilgrims, on their way to Baltal Axis, were administered Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel after they felt breathlessness.

Over 11,000 pilgrims complete 'darshan', another batch leaves for Amarnath cave shrine

Governor Satya Pal Malik on Monday prayed at the sanctum sanctorum of the holy shrine to mark the beginning of annual Amarnath yatra on Monday. The 46-day long yatra kicked off this morning, while the first set of pilgrims embarked upon their holy journey from Pahalgam and Baltal routes.

Amarnath yatra begins, J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik participates in 'Pratham Pooja'

The annual Amarnath pilgrimage will begin today amid tight security arrangement given the terror threat in Jammu and Kashmir. Around forty thousand security personnel have been deployed and modern technology has been pushed to service to thwart any attempts to disrupt the yatra.

Massive security arrangement for Amarnath pilgrimage

All necessary arrangements are in place as the first batch of Amarnath pilgrims are scheduled to leave for Kashmir from here amid tight security on Sunday, a day ahead of the formal commencement of the annual pilgrimage in the Valley.

Devotees upbeat as first batch of pilgrims leave for Amarnath shrine on Sunday

Authorities have made tight security arrangements for the safety of pilgrims during the 45-day long Amarnath Yatra from July 1 which will be conducted under the surveillance of CCTV cameras at vantage points.

Tight security arrangements made for Amarnath Yatra

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Amit Shah today visited Jammu and Kashmir to review the security situation ahead of Amarnath Yatra in the state. The prime focus of Shah’s first visit to Kashmir is to secure the Amarnath Yatra from any terror attack, which has been a cause of worry for the governor administration.

Home Minister Amit Shah reviews security preparations for Amarnath Yatra, gives strong directions to security forces

Wednesday's attack on security forces, which led to the killing of five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, has thrown a new challenge and raised concerns about the safety and security of those who will be coming to the state for the holy pilgrimage this year.

Attack on security personnel in Anantnag carried out on behest of Pakistan, security for Amarnath Yatra foolproof: J&K Governor

Jammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbag Singh Monday called for strengthening security along the Indo-Pak border ahead of the Amarnath Yatra and said a three-tier system should be put in place.

Strengthen security along Indo-Pak border ahead of Amarnath yatra: DGP Dilbag Singh

The Governor has directed officials to ensure widespread publicity of advisories related to safety and security of Yatris

J&K Governor discusses key security issues ahead of Amarnath Yatra

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