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NDTV
4 days ago
- NDTV
Amarnath Yatra Registration Begins Online, Offline: Here's How To Enroll
New Delhi: The government has been stepping up security arrangements for the Amarnath Yatra this year. Set to start on July 3, this will be the first annual pilgrimage in Jammu and Kashmir since the deadly Pahalgam attack in April. Authorities have increased safety-related precautions under 'Operation Shiva' to prevent any possible terror movements during the yatra. The 38-day pilgrimage will continue until August 9. The Amarnath Yatra involves a gruelling trek to the 3,880-meter-high cave shrine in Kashmir. The Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB), which manages the yatra, started the registrations for the trip on April 15. The Amarnath Yatra will end on Rakshabandhan this year. Important Dates To Remember Start Date: July 3 End Date: August 9 How To Register For Amarnath Yatra Devotees can get their Aamarnath Yatra registration done online or offline. For offline registration, 540 designated bank branches have been set up for pilgrims across the country. For online registration, pilgrims can visit the official website of the SASB. Here is the detailed process: - Go to the website and select "Online Services". - Select "Yatra Permit Registration." Click on the "Register" button after reading the dos and don'ts. - Fill in your personal details such as name and Aadhaar number. -Upload a scanned copy of your Compulsory Health Certificate (CHC) and a passport-size photograph. - Verify your phone number using a one-time password and pay the registration fee. How To Reach There are two routes to reach Amarnath. The traditional 48-km Pahalgam route goes through Kashmir's Anantnag district. A shorter but steeper 14-km route passes through Baltal in the Ganderbal district. Security Arrangements On Thursday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah was in Jammu and Kashmir to review the security arrangements ahead of the yatra. He chaired a high-level review meeting in Jammu, promising that the administration would provide all necessary facilities to the pilgrims. Chaired a review meeting for the Amarnath Pilgrimage and evaluated the security arrangements and preparedness meant for the pilgrims. Instructed to maintain the utmost vigilance and ensure the seamless completion of the sacred journey. Central govt and J&K administration will… — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 29, 2025 The Centre has ordered 580 companies to be deployed for the yatra, comprising almost 42,000 on-ground personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). A total of 424 companies are being sent to the Union Territory. About 80 companies that moved into the region during Operation Sindoor will be relocated to secure the pilgrim route and other areas. The forces have been directed to take position by the second week of June in Jammu and Kashmir, PTI reported. Post the Pahalgam attack, the Indian armed forces had carried out Operation Sindoor - a targeted military attack on terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). This escalated military tensions with Pakistan. The two countries reached a ceasefire agreement on May 10.
India Today
5 days ago
- Health
- India Today
Amarnath Yatra 2025: Registration begins with online, offline options from July 3
The Amarnath Yatra 2025 is scheduled from July 3 to August 9, offering devotees the opportunity to undertake the sacred pilgrimage to the Amarnath Cave in Jammu and Kashmir. Registration commenced on April 14, 2025, and can be completed online via the official Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) website or offline at over 540 authorized bank branches across REGISTRATION STEPS1. Visit the SASB official website and navigate to 'Online Services.'2. Select 'Yatra Permit Registration' from the dropdown menu. 3. Carefully read and agree to the guidelines before proceeding.4. Fill in personal details, including name, preferred yatra date, Aadhaar number, and mobile number.5. Upload a passport-size photograph and a scanned copy of the Compulsory Health Certificate (CHC).6. Verify your mobile number using the OTP sent to your registered number.7. A payment link will be sent within two hours; complete the registration fee payment (approximately Rs 220).8. After successful payment, download your Yatra Registration Permit from the REGISTRATIONPilgrims opting for offline registration can do so at approved centers or specific bank branches. Typically, three days before the chosen yatra date, token slips are distributed at locations such as Vaishnavi Dham, Panchayat Bhawan, and Mahajan Hall. Pilgrims then proceed to Saraswati Dham the following day for official registration and a medical checkup. Additionally, RFID cards must be collected from designated locations in REQUIREMENTSadvertisementAll pilgrims are required to carry a Compulsory Health Certificate (CHC) issued by authorized medical centers. This certificate confirms the individual's fitness to undertake the high-altitude pilgrimage, assessing overall health and physical DOCUMENTSMedical Certificate: Valid CHC from authorized medical Permit: Issued upon successful Card: Mandatory for all pilgrims; used for tracking and security Card: Required for Indian nationals; NRIs must provide a Six recent passport-size photos for official Number: Valid number for official to these guidelines and preparing the necessary documents will help ensure a safe and spiritually fulfilling Amarnath Yatra experience.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hecla Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho, May 21, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting the Company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. "Throughout Hecla's storied history, we have distinguished ourselves not only as a preeminent silver producer but as a pioneer in sustainable mining practices," said Rob Krcmarov, President and CEO of Hecla Mining Company. "In 2024, we demonstrated that responsible mining goes hand-in-hand with financial and operational success, achieving our second-highest silver production while maintaining high environmental standards. Our sustainability work, from wildlife protection and environmental monitoring to supporting local communities, is essential to producing the silver that the world needs to power our future. With unwavering commitment to excellence and guided by our values, we continue to create long-term value for all our stakeholders." HIGHLIGHTS OF 2024 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT Over $1 billion direct economic impact to local communities Over 40 thousand hours of safety & health training hours Women comprise 38% of our Board of Directors 38% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions from our 2019 baseline Hecla's subsidiary, Elsa Reclamation and Development Company Ltd. (ERDC), will conduct its largest Yukon reclamation project in 2025, restoring historically mined areas for community benefit. REPORTING FRAMEWORKS Hecla prepared the Sustainability Report with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and benchmarked its performance against the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Metals and Mining standards and against relevant aspects of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). Hecla also reported against the Mining Association of Canada's Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) framework for its Casa Berardi mine in Quebec, Canada. The full 2024 Sustainability Report, along with the ESG data tables and GRI, SASB, TCFD, and TSM content indices, can be accessed on Hecla's website here. ABOUT HECLA Founded in 1891, Hecla Mining Company (NYSE: HL) is the largest silver producer in the United States and Canada. In addition to operating mines in Alaska, Idaho, and Quebec, Canada, the Company is developing a mine in the Yukon, Canada, and owns a number of exploration and pre-development projects in world-class silver and gold mining districts throughout North America. View source version on Contacts For further information, please contact: Mike ParkinVice President – Strategy and Investor Relations Cheryl TurnerCommunications Coordinator Investor RelationsEmail: hmc-info@ Website: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Hecla Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting the Company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. "Throughout Hecla's storied history, we have distinguished ourselves not only as a preeminent silver producer but as a pioneer in sustainable mining practices," said Rob Krcmarov, President and CEO of Hecla Mining Company. "In 2024, we demonstrated that responsible mining goes hand-in-hand with financial and operational success, achieving our second-highest silver production while maintaining high environmental standards. Our sustainability work, from wildlife protection and environmental monitoring to supporting local communities, is essential to producing the silver that the world needs to power our future. With unwavering commitment to excellence and guided by our values, we continue to create long-term value for all our stakeholders." HIGHLIGHTS OF 2024 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT Over $1 billion direct economic impact to local communities Over 40 thousand hours of safety & health training hours Women comprise 38% of our Board of Directors 38% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions from our 2019 baseline Hecla's subsidiary, Elsa Reclamation and Development Company Ltd. (ERDC), will conduct its largest Yukon reclamation project in 2025, restoring historically mined areas for community benefit. REPORTING FRAMEWORKS Hecla prepared the Sustainability Report with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and benchmarked its performance against the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Metals and Mining standards and against relevant aspects of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). Hecla also reported against the Mining Association of Canada's Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) framework for its Casa Berardi mine in Quebec, Canada. The full 2024 Sustainability Report, along with the ESG data tables and GRI, SASB, TCFD, and TSM content indices, can be accessed on Hecla's website here. ABOUT HECLA Founded in 1891, Hecla Mining Company (NYSE: HL) is the largest silver producer in the United States and Canada. In addition to operating mines in Alaska, Idaho, and Quebec, Canada, the Company is developing a mine in the Yukon, Canada, and owns a number of exploration and pre-development projects in world-class silver and gold mining districts throughout North America.
New Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
L-G reconstitutes shrine boards in J&K
J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has reconstituted the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) and nominated nine eminent luminaries from various walks of life as members for three years. The members are: Swami Avdheshanand Giri Maharaj, Kailash Mehra Sadhu, KK Sharma, KNRai, Mukesh Garg, Shailesh Raina, Simridhi Bindroo, Suresh Haware and Vishwamurti Shastri. The L-G also reestablished the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and nominated nine distinguished personalities from different fields as members for the same period of three years. Sudha Murty, Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vishveshvaranand Giriji Maharaj, Ashok Bhan, IPS (Retd.), Baleshwar Rai, IAS (Retd.), Gunjan Rana, KK Talwar, Kulbhushan Ahuja, Lalit Bhasin and Suresh Kumar Sharma are the nominated people. Army destroying unexploded shells After the recent Pakistani shelling during 'Operation Sindoor', the Army has launched an operation to clear the unexploded shells from the border areas of Poonch and Rajouri. 'The Army in close coordination with local police authorities, conducted a controlled operation for the safe destruction of 42 unexploded shells in the border areas of Jhullas, Salotri, Dharati and Salani of Poonch district,' a defence spokesman said. The remnants of the shells posed a serious threat to the lives and safety of local residents. Govt focussed on peaceful Amarnath yatra In the light of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack significantly affecting the tourism sector, the J&K government is working diligently towards ensuring a peaceful Amarnath yatra beginning on July 3. Expressing concern over the reduced tourist footfall, CM Omar Abdullah said that the tourism has been severely impacted. 'The summer season is almost over, we are hardly seeing any tourists,' he noted. He emphasised that the government's priority is to ensure the Amarnath yatra is incident-free, allowing all pilgrims to return home safely. The yatra will culminate on Raksha Bandhan, which falls on August 9. Fayaz wani Our correspondent in Jammu and Kashmir fayazwani123@
