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Amarnath Yatra

PM Narendra Modi writes letter to Hindu pilgrims going on Amarnath Yatra, urges them to make 5 resolutions: Read what are they

Dibakar Dutta - 3 July, 2026

"On this occasion, I heartily commend the Indian Army, CRPF, Jammu and Kashmir Police, ITBP, BSF, NDRF, doctors and staff associated with health services, administration officials, sanitation friends, and every companion engaged in the service of the devotees," PM Modi stated in his letter

From RFID tracking to QR-code ID system: How Jammu and Kashmir is preparing for a secure Amarnath Yatra this year

OpIndia Staff - 24 June, 2026

The yatra will continue until 28th August, and officials say every possible step is being taken to ensure the safety of pilgrims.

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Read all about the ancient origins of the Amarnath yatra and the mythological significance of the holy shrine

Aditi - 5 July, 2025

In the wake of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, which happened in April this year, the government has ramped up security arrangements for the Amarnath Yatra.

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36+ attacks in 34 years, Amarnath Yatra targeted again and again by terrorists: For how long will Hindus be victims of Islamic terror in...

विवेकानंद मिश्र - 6 June, 2025

The attacks on Amarnath Yatra have been happening for years make it clear that Islamic terrorists not only have a problem with Hindu religious places and pilgrimages, but they have a problem with Hindus in general.

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‘Ploy to disturb the Amarnath Yatra’: Jammu ADGP on the Kathua terror attack

ANI - 12 June, 2024

"As Amarnath yatra is approaching, this seems to be a ploy to disturb the yatra. One civilian is injured and there is no hostage situation," Jammu ADGP Anand Jain said

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Amarnath Yatra temporarily suspended after cloudburst, landslide hit pilgrim base camps, 16 reported dead, over 15,000 stranded pilgrims shifted

OpIndia Staff - 9 July, 2022

Heavy rainfall and landslide were reported on Friday evening however the situation worsened after the cloudburst occurred on Saturday at around 5:30 am

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Flash floods caused by cloudburst hits tents of pilgrims near Amarnath cave, 13 reported dead while several still missing

OpIndia Staff - 8 July, 2022

Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted, "NDRF, CRPF, BSF, and the local administration are giving their best in rescue operations in Amarnath. Saving lives is our priority."