Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on April 16 gave a stern warning to the Bishnoi gang and the accused over the firing incident at Salman Khan’s house and said that he will uproot all gangs and goons from Mahrashtra. On the firing incident outside actor Salman Khan's residence on April 14, CM Eknath Shinde said, "I met with Salman Khan and assured him the government is with him. I also directed the police team to take immediate action on this and in that path two of the accused have been arrested... This is Maharashtra, no gang is left here... We will uproot all the gangs and goons...Here hooliganism will not be allowed to continue... The accused arrested are being interrogated... Strict actions will be taken. I have also directed the Police Commissioner to provide security for Salman Khan and his family... It is our duty to take care of our people... I don't want to comment on what happened in the past government, but we will uproot all the gangs and goons who will try to harm any person of the state..."
17 April,2024 03:19 PM IST
The annual Amarnath Yatra began on July 01 with the first batch of pilgrims from Baltal base camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal to Amarnath Cave. It was flagged off by the Deputy Commissioner of Ganderbal, Shyambir, along with senior officials of Amarnath Shrine Board and the police at the Baltal base camp. The government also completed all arrangements for the yatra which results pilgrims being very much satisfied with the facilities including water electricity, food stalls, and medical and tent facilities. The 62-day pilgrimage will culminate on August 31. The pilgrims will undertake a 12-km journey from the base camp to the holy Amarnath cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas located at an altitude of about 13,000 feet. Baltal, in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district, is one of the twin routes for the annual pilgrimage and the other one is the Pahalgam route in south Kashmir's Anantnag district. In preparation for the Yatra, various 'langar' committees started their practice on Wednesday, three days in advance, to cater to the pilgrims.
01 July,2023 06:09 PM IST | Mumbai
At least 13 people died and 40 were reported missing after a major cloudburst at the Amarnath cave area was reported at around 5.30 pm. Rescue operations are underway by NDRF, SDRF, and other associated agencies. The gushing waters hit the base camp outside the shrine, damaging 25 tents and three community kitchens where the pilgrims are served food, they said.
08 July,2022 07:14 PM IST | Mumbai
16 Amarnath pilgrims have died after their vehicle fell into a gorge in Samba district near Jammu. They were returning from the pilgrimage when the incident happened early this morning. Video courtesy: NDTV
27 July,2012 09:03 AM IST
Sandeep Patil has been named the chairman of selectors at the Annual General Meeting of the BCCI in Mumbai. Other members of the five-member selection committee are - Saba Karim from East, Roger Binny from South, Vikram Rathour from North and Rajender Singh Hans from the Central Zone. Video courtesy: NDTV
27 September,2012 08:23 PM IST
Over 1,000 pilgrims of the first batch of the 2015 annual Amarnath Yatra left Jammu on Wednesday for the high-altitude cave shrine in Kashmir Valley. State health minister Chowdhary Lal Singh flagged off a convoy of 34 vehicles carrying 1,280 pilgrims from Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu towards the valley.
01 July,2015 12:22 PM IST
The second batch of 1507 devotees left Jammu for the annual Amarnath pilgrimage in the wee hours of Thursday. Thousands of pilgrims undertake the Amarnath Yatra to the shrine cave to worship an ice stalagmite called Shivlinga, believed to be the symbol of Lord Shiva, the god of destruction and regeneration.
02 July,2015 12:30 PM IST
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday reviewed security arrangements for the Amarnath Yatra which commenced from today. Singh had reached Jammu and Kashmir yesterday to review the arrangements.
02 July,2015 03:14 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra visited the holy cave of Amarnath and offered prayers to Lord Shiva on Thursday. Meanwhile, first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims have left from Pahalgam district of J&K
02 July,2015 07:22 PM IST
An annual pilgrimage to a cave shrine in Kashmir has brought windfall for a large number of casual workers. About 30,000 daily wage earners stand to benefit as the two month pilgrimage kicked off last week.
10 July,2015 09:55 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
