The first batch of pilgrims left for Amarnath cave shrine from Baltal base camp here on Monday morning, kicking off the annual pilgrimage to the 46-day-long yatra.

First batch of pilgrims leaves for Amarnath cave kicking off the annual pilgrimage

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

The cold wave sweeping Kashmir intensified Wednesday as the mercury stayed several degrees below the freezing point, resulting in frozen water bodies and water supply lines in several residential areas.

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

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The devotees and others visit Amarnath out of sheer emotional needs, to satisfy their spiritual quest. The rules should retain the essence of the place and not do away with it.?

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Silence restrictions will not apply on Arti and other rituals, NGT clarified.

Not declared Amarnath 'silent zone', clarifies NGT

The green panel also directed that there should be a single line of people walking towards the cave from the last check post

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