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
Twelve people have died after more than 30 people fell into a stepwell at an Indore temple this morning. The roof of the well, which housed the shrine, had collapsed due to heavy footfall on the occasion of Ram Navami. Seventeen people have been rescued and many of them hospitalised as rescue work at Beleshwar Mahadev temple continues. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan earlier said all efforts are being made to rescue those who fell into the well.
31 March,2023 02:10 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
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan went to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today to highlight concerns of manual scavengers engaged in cleaning excreta. The actor was asked by the PM to meet Mukul Wasnik, the Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, to discuss the issue. Mr Khan then went to Shastri Bhavan where he met Mr Wasnik. Video courtesy: NDTV
16 July,2012 03:49 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
Chinese Vice President, Li Yuanchao, paid a visit to ancient Buddhist Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad, as part of his five-day visit to the nation.
05 November,2015 11:44 AM IST
In yet another heart wrenching incident, a six-year-old girl was forced to manually scavenge by miscreant in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur. The dreaded girl informed the school authorities and her family about the incident. Police have registered a case and an investigation is underway.
23 August,2017 07:46 PM IST
If Mumbaikars need a historic retreat this monsoon, then the Ajanta and Ellora caves is a place that they must explore in the rains. The rock-cut caves of Ajanta and Ellora are not only Maharashtra’s precious treasures but also UNESCO World Heritage sites. These caves boast of majestic sculptures and beautiful paintings influenced by Buddhist, Hindu and Jain religions. What is the proximity of these caves to Mumbai and what is the best way to get there? Watch this video to know what makes Ajanta and Ellora caves the perfect weekend getaway for art and history lovers!
13 June,2018 10:01 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
