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Indian Express
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Amarnath Yatra suspended to carry out ‘maintenance of urgent nature' after heavy rain
The annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the Himalayan cave shrine in south Kashmir has been suspended, with the government taking up 'maintenance works of urgent nature' on both routes to the shrine 'following heavy rain'. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir V K Bhiduri said the annual pilgrimage, scheduled to end on August 9, has been suspended along both the Sonamarg-Baltal and Pahalgam-Chandwanri routes. 'There have been recent heavy rains in the Shri Amarnathji Yatra area on both Pahalgam and Baltal axis. Maintenance works of urgent nature are required to be carried out…,' Divisional Commissioner Bhiduri said in a statement. He said that the 'repair and maintenance works are already being carried out' on the Pahalgam route of the Yatra. 'Due to the recent heavy rain, repair and maintenance works are required to be undertaken on the Baltal Axis of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra route. In the interest of safety of the yatris, no yatra will be allowed on August 3 from the Baltal route also. Further updates will be issued in due course of time,' he said. Officials said yatra convoys from Jammu's Bhagwati Nagar towards the Valley have been stopped. Bhiduri said more than 4.05 lakh yatris 'have paid obeisance at the Holy Cave of Shri Amarnathji this year'. Bashaarat Masood is a Special Correspondent with The Indian Express. He has been covering Jammu and Kashmir, especially the conflict-ridden Kashmir valley, for two decades. Bashaarat joined The Indian Express after completing his Masters in Mass Communication and Journalism from the University in Kashmir. He has been writing on politics, conflict and development. Bashaarat was awarded with the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards in 2012 for his stories on the Pathribal fake encounter. ... Read More
Hindustan Times
01-08-2025
- Hindustan Times
Amarnath Yatra suspended till Aug 3 after rains damage Baltal, Pahalgam routes
The annual Amarnath Yatra was Friday suspended till August 3 in the interest of safety of pilgrims as "urgent repair and maintenance works" are being undertaken on the twin routes of the pilgrimage following heavy rains, officials said. Torrential rains in Kashmir had rendered the roads unsafe, following which the pilgrimage was suspended on both the Baltal and Pahalgam routes on Wednesday.(PTI) On Friday morning, while the pilgrimage remained suspended from the Pahalgam route and no fresh batch of pilgrims was allowed to proceed to the cave shrine, the yatra was allowed from the Baltal route, they said. However, owing to heavy rains, the yatra was later suspended from the Baltal route as well, they said. The movement of the pilgrims remained suspended from the Bagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu for the second consecutive day. Also Read: Amarnath Yatra on track from Baltal in Kashmir, suspended from Jammu today No yatra from Baltal on Aug 3 due to rains: Official "Due to the recent heavy rains, repair and maintenance works are required to be undertaken on the Baltal Axis of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra route. In the interest of safety of the yatris, no Yatra will be allowed on 3rd August from the Baltal route also," Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Vijay Kumar Bidhuri said. He said further updates will be issued in the due course of time. Bhiduri said there have been recent heavy rains in yatra area on both Pahalgam and Baltal axis, and so, maintenance works of urgent nature are required to be carried out on the Baltal Axis following this heavy rainfall. Torrential rains in Kashmir had rendered the roads unsafe, following which the pilgrimage was suspended on both the Baltal and Pahalgam routes on Wednesday. The requisite repair and maintenance works are already being carried out on Pahalgam route of the Yatra, the divisional commissioner added. On July 17, the yatra was suspended due to heavy rains at the twin base camps in Kashmir. Also Read: Operation Shiva: Security forces prepare to guard Amarnath Yatra 4.05 lakh pilgrims have visited Amarnath shrine so far So far this year, more than 4.05 lakh yatris have paid obeisance at the Holy Cave shrine, he said. A total of 1,44,124 pilgrims have departed from the Jammu base camp for the Valley since July 2, when Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch. Last year, over 5.10 lakh pilgrims paid obeisance at the cave shrine, which houses a naturally formed ice lingam.
New Indian Express
01-08-2025
- Climate
- New Indian Express
Amarnath Yatra suspended till August 3 due to 'urgent repair works'
JAMMU: The annual Amarnath Yatra was Friday suspended till August 3 in the interest of safety of pilgrims as "urgent repair and maintenance works" are being undertaken on the twin routes of the pilgrimage following heavy rains, officials said. On Friday morning, while the pilgrimage remained suspended from the Pahalgam route and no fresh batch of pilgrims was allowed to proceed to the cave shrine, the yatra was allowed from the Baltal route, they said. However, owing to heavy rains, the yatra was later suspended from the Baltal route as well, they said. The movement of the pilgrims remained suspended from the Bagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu for the second consecutive day. "Due to the recent heavy rains, repair and maintenance works are required to be undertaken on the Baltal Axis of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra route. In the interest of safety of the yatris, no Yatra will be allowed on 3rd August from the Baltal route also," Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Vijay Kumar Bidhuri said. He said further updates will be issued in the due course of time. Bhiduri said there have been recent heavy rains in yatra area on both Pahalgam and Baltal axis, and so, maintenance works of urgent nature are required to be carried out on the Baltal Axis following this heavy rainfall. Torrential rains in Kashmir had rendered the roads unsafe, following which the pilgrimage was suspended on both the Baltal and Pahalgam routes on Wednesday. The requisite repair and maintenance works are already being carried out on Pahalgam route of the Yatra, the divisional commissioner added. On July 17, the yatra was suspended due to heavy rains at the twin base camps in Kashmir. So far this year, more than 4. 05 lakh yatris have paid obeisance at the Holy Cave shrine, he said. A total of 1,44,124 pilgrims have departed from the Jammu base camp for the Valley since July 2, when Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch. Last year, over 5.10 lakh pilgrims paid obeisance at the cave shrine, which houses a naturally formed ice lingam.
News18
01-08-2025
- News18
Amarnath Yatra Suspended On Baltal Axis After Heavy Rain, Route To Reopen From Aug 3
Last Updated: Amarnath Yatra Suspended: The authorities have emphasised that the suspension is a precautionary measure, prioritising the safety of the pilgrims. Amarnath Yatra Suspended: The Amarnath Yatra on the Baltal Axis route has been suspended due to heavy rain. The downpour has prompted urgent maintenance work on the Baltal Axis of Shri Amarnathji Yatra, leading to the closure of the route. According to an official statement, the Yatra on the Baltal Axis route will remain suspended for August 1 and 2, and it will resume on August 3. The region has experienced intense rainfall in recent days, impacting both the Pahalgam and Baltal axes of the Yatra. Urgent maintenance work is already underway on the Pahalgam route, which was similarly affected. The authorities have emphasised that the suspension is a precautionary measure, prioritising the safety of the pilgrims. They also assured that updates on the reopening of the route will be provided once the repair work is complete and the path is deemed safe for travel. 'Due to the recent heavy rains, repair and maintenance works are required to be undertaken on the Baltal Axis of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra route. In the interest of the safety of the yatris, no Yatra will be allowed on 3rd August from the Baltal route also. Further updates will be issued in due course of time", the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri said. Despite the disruption, the annual pilgrimage has seen a strong turnout this year. So far, more than 4.05 lakh devotees have visited the Holy Cave of Shri Amarnathji, marking a significant participation in the ongoing Yatra season. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
31-07-2025
- India.com
Amarnath Yatra Suspended From Jammu Today Due To Heavy Rain; Baltal Route Only From Friday
No convoy of Yatris will move from Jammu to Kashmir on Thursday, as the Amarnath Yatra has been suspended for the day due to heavy rain. Officials stated that, in view of the inclement weather conditions on the Yatra routes, as an abundance of caution, the ongoing yatra convoy will not move from Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu, on this day. 'Due to the heavy rains over in the Yatra area, the movement of pilgrims from the Base camps has been affected. Therefore, it has been decided that no convoy movement shall be allowed towards the base camps Baltal and Nunwan from Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu on 31st July, 2025. Pilgrims shall be kept informed about the situation in due course of time," Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar said. So far, over 3.93 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the Holy Cave Shrine during the Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2025. However, in view of maintenance works required to be carried out on the Pahalgam Axis of the yatra route following the recent rainfall, the yatra will continue only through the Baltal Axis from Friday. "Due to the recent heavy rains, urgent repair and maintenance works are required to be carried out on the Pahalgam Axis of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra route. The Yatra shall continue from the Baltal axis from 1st August onwards", the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri said. Notably, the yatra from both the base camps (Baltal and Chandanwari/ Nunwan) was suspended due to heavy rain on July 30. So far, more than 3.93 lakh yatris have paid obeisance at the Holy Cave of Shri Amarnathji this year. This year's Yatra started on July 3 and will end on August 9, coinciding with Shravan Purnima and Raksha Bandhan festivals. The 'Chhari Mubarak' (Lord Shiva's Mace) will start its journey from Amareshwar Temple in Dashnami Akhara building in Srinagar towards the holy cave shrine on August 4 and will reach its destination on August 9 in the morning. The cave shrine situated 3888 metres above sea level houses an ice stalagmite structure that wanes and waxes with the phases of the moon. Devotees believe that the ice stalagmite structure symbolises the mythical powers of Lord Shiva.
