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United News of India
3 days ago
- United News of India
Amarnath pilgrimage not to be allowed through railway, 60 RFID centres functional in 5 districts: Jammu DC
Jammu, June 27 (UNI) Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar on Friday said that Shri Amarnath Yatra will not be allowed through railways while 60 RFID centres are established at five prominent districts in the Jammu region. "Yatra will not be allowed through the railway. It will be allowed only via road under proper regulation by the administration and security forces,' the Divisional Commissioner here told reporters in a press conference. He was flanked by Inspector General of Police Jammu Zone, Bhim Sen Tuti and other senior officers from police and administration. Kumar informed that online registration with e-KYC from the website of Shri Amarnath Shrine Board and from different Bank Branches across the nation has already been started by SASB, while the offline registration shall begin on 1 July, 2025 in Jammu. He said elaborate arrangements have been put in place in Bhagwati Nagar Yatra camp, where the Yatris will arrive a day before leaving in convoys for Baltal and Pahalgam Yatra base camps. 'A total of 141 lodgment centres have been established in Jammu Division with adequate civic amenities and security arrangements, while 52 langers and 60 RFID centres will function in Jammu, Kathua, Samba, Udhampur and Ramban Districts and five Registration centres with a token centre at Saraswati Dham are being made functional in Jammu,' he added. IGP Jammu also appealed to the people to adhere to the Dos and Don'ts and public advisories being issued by the Administration. The general public can avail live information pertaining to the holy Yatra from the dedicated Control Rooms which shall be made functional in coming days, he said. The duo briefed about the foolproof and elaborate arrangements made by the administration for smooth conduct of Shri Amarnath Yatra 2025. Earlier, the Divisional Commissioner Jammu and Inspector General of Police, held a meeting with prominent members of the civil society of Jammu to discuss the arrangements and seek their cooperation for smooth conduct of Shri Amarnathji Yatra (SANJY) starting on July 2 from Yatri Niwas Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu. The meeting was attended by senior officials from Civil and Police administration and representatives of religious organizations transporters, Taxi Union, Traders, Bazaar associations, hoteliers, Sabhas was briefed about the elaborate arrangements and preparations made by the administration for the annual pilgrimage. The civil society members gave their valuable insights and suggestions for a spiritually rich experience to the Yatris. At the outset, the Divisional Commissioner highlighted the religious, spiritual, cultural and economic significance of Shri Amarnath Yatra 2025 and emphasized on the crucial role of all the stakeholders in ensuring a smooth and hassle free yatra experience to the pilgrims. The Divisional Commissioner informed the meeting that elaborate arrangements have been made at Bhagwati Nagar yatra camp for the comfortable stay of pilgrims. 'With adequate water, power supply, the Niwas has AC halls, Hangers for shade, community Langer, sanitation and modern washroom facilities. Similar arrangements have also been made at lodgment centres across the districts en-route the yatra right from Lakhanpur in Kathua to Lambar, Banihal in Ramban,' Kumar said. The Civil Society members assured full cooperation to the administration from their end to make the yatra successful and memorable for the local and non local pilgrims. Stress was laid on giving wide publicity to Tawi Arti being organized during the yatra period, besides nearby sites and Tourist places for the information of the pilgrims arriving from different parts of the nation and the world. The Divisional Commissioner said that the pilgrims will be given full information by the Tourism department at their help desks established at RFID centres in Jammu and Lakhanpur. The civil society members gave numerous suggestions to make the yatra pleasant and hassle free including enhanced arrangements in view of monsoon, regulation of fares of three wheelers and cabs, encroachment free public spaces, erecting banners with information about the tourist spots and uninterrupted power and water supply in areas with hotels where Yatris will stay. IGP Tuti, while interacting with the Civil Society members, informed them about the elaborate security arrangements made with additional deployment of paramilitary forces creating a multi-tier security grid. Emphasis was laid on adherence to the cutoff timings by the yatris and traveling only with the official yatra convoys. The IGP Jammu assured that local tourists will not be affected during the Yatra. The Divisional Commissioner expressed gratitude to the civil society members for their cooperation and assistance to administration. He assured that their valuable suggestions shall be incorporated for ensuring best Yatra experience for pilgrims. UNI VBH GNK
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Post Pahalgam: 10% drop in Amarnath registration, says LG
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Thursday said there has been a drop of over 10 per cent in pilgrim registration for this year's Amarnath Yatra in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. 'The pilgrim registration before the April 22 incident was going on at a good pace but after that the registrations decreased. There was a drop of 10.19 per cent in registration compared to last year,' Sinha told reporters at Raj Bhavan in Srinagar. The LG said around 2.36 lakh pilgrims had registered for the yatra before the attack took place at Baisaran in Pahalgam area that left 26 persons -- mostly tourists -- dead. 'The confidence among the pilgrims is returning due to the steps taken by the Jammu and Kashmir Administration and the security forces which has resulted in the registrations picking up again,' he added. Sinha said the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) has launched a process of seeking reverification from the pilgrims who had registered for the yatra before April 22. 'So far, 85000 pilgrims have reconfirmed their registration. We are hoping that the registrations will pick up in the coming days,' he said. Asked if the terror attack had affected the Amarnath Yatra this year, Sinha said it had affected the entire Jammu and Kashmir, particularly the valley. The LG said adequate security arrangements have been put in place for the pilgrimage which will start from July 3 and end on August 9. 'There is a three tier security at the base camps while security forces are carrying out area domination and mock drills to meet any eventuality. More police officials and CAPF personnel have been deployed while verification of all service providers has been completed,' he added
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘Registration for Amarnath yatra down by 10% post J&K terror attack'
Srinagar: Only one-third of the pilgrims registered for this year's Amarnath Yatra before the Pahalgam terror attack have confirmed their travel to the cave shrine, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Thursday, noting that overall pilgrim registration has dropped by over 10% from last year in the wake of the April 22 attack. J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha asserted that adequate security arrangements have been put in place for the annual pilgrimage which will start from July 3 and end on August 9 this year. (HT PHOTO) Addressing a press conference at Raj Bhavan in Srinagar, Sinha asserted that adequate security arrangements have been put in place for the annual pilgrimage which will start from July 3 and end on August 9 this year. 'The pilgrim registration before the April 22 incident was going on at a good pace but after that the registrations decreased. There was a drop of 10.19% in registration compared to last year,' Sinha said. He pointed out that around 236,000 pilgrims had registered for the yatra before the terror attack that left 26 people — mostly tourists — dead at picturesque Baisaran meadows. Last year, around 512,000 pilgrims had performed the yatra, the highest in over a decade. 'The confidence among the pilgrims is returning due to the steps taken by the Jammu and Kashmir Administration and the security forces which has resulted in the registrations picking up again,' Sinha said. The LG pointed out that the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) has launched a process of seeking reverification from the pilgrims who had registered for the yatra before April 22. 'So far, 85,000 pilgrims have reconfirmed their registration. We are hoping that the registrations will pick up in the coming days,' he said. The lieutenant governor is the chairman of the shrine board. Every year, hundreds of thousands of Hindu devotees from across the country visit the cave shrine of Amarnath situated at a height of 3,880 metre in the Himalayas passing through treacherous mountain routes, glaciers and ice fed streams. Pahalgam is one of the two main base camps of the Amarnath yatra. When asked if the Pahalgam terror attack had affected the Amarnath Yatra this year, Sinha said it had affected the entire J&K, particularly the valley. The LG said he wanted to assure everyone that good security arrangements have been made not only for pilgrims and tourists visiting Kashmir but the local populace as well. 'There is a three-tier security at the base camps while security forces are carrying out area domination and mock drills to meet any eventuality. More police officials and CAPF personnel have been deployed while verification of all service providers has been completed,' he added.
NDTV
4 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
10% Drop In Amarnath Yatra Registration After Pahalgam Attack: J&K Lt Governor
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Thursday said there has been a drop of over 10 per cent in pilgrim registration for this year's Amarnath Yatra in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. "The pilgrim registration before the April 22 incident was going on at a good pace but after that the registrations decreased. There was a drop of 10.19 per cent in registration compared to last year," Mr Sinha told reporters at Raj Bhavan here. The LG said around 2.36 lakh pilgrims had registered for the yatra before the attack took place at Baisaran in Pahalgam area that left 26 persons -- mostly tourists -- dead. "The confidence among the pilgrims is returning due to the steps taken by the Jammu and Kashmir Administration and the security forces which has resulted in the registrations picking up again," he added. Mr Sinha said the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) has launched a process of seeking reverification from the pilgrims who had registered for the yatra before April 22. "So far, 85000 pilgrims have reconfirmed their registration. We are hoping that the registrations will pick up in the coming days," he said. Asked if the terror attack had affected the Amarnath Yatra this year, Mr Sinha said it had affected the entire Jammu and Kashmir, particularly the valley. The LG said adequate security arrangements have been put in place for the pilgrimage which will start from July 3 and end on August 9. "There is a three tier security at the base camps while security forces are carrying out area domination and mock drills to meet any eventuality. More police officials and CAPF personnel have been deployed while verification of all service providers has been completed," he added. The LG said he wanted to assure everyone that good security arrangements have been made not only for pilgrims and tourists visiting Kashmir but the local populace as well. Mr Sinha said while the pilgrims are welcome to travel by their private vehicles, they are requested to move along with the yatra convoy from Bhagwati Nagar base camp for better security. He said for the comfort of the pilgrims, various steps have been taken over the past three years which includes widening of the track from four feet to 12 feet. "The vulnerable spots have been secured by barriers.... the narrow tracks were a major cause of discomfort for the pilgrims," he said. The LG said the track is now motorable, right up to holy cave, but it would be used only in cases of emergency. "The pilgrimage will go on as usual as in the past," he added. Mr Sinha said the feedback of the pilgrims has been positive and the steps taken by the administration and shrine board have been appreciated. On the suspension of heliservices during the Amarnath yatra this year, Mr Sinha said the decision was taken in view of various factors including the recent mishaps in other states and security concerns. "Moreover, only eight per cent pilgrims were using helicopter services for darshan," he said.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Amarnath Yatra routes no-fly zone; no chopper service for pilgrims this year
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir govt Tuesday announced that the routes leading to the holy cave shrine of Shri Amarnath in Ganderbal district would be no-fly zones from July 1 to Aug 10. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Chopper services will also not be available for devotees this year. The annual pilgrimage is set to commence on July 3 and conclude on Aug 9. In an order, the J&K home department said that the decision was based on recommendations from the Union home ministry. Shri Amarnath shrine stands at 3,888m, 46km from the picturesque Pahalgam Valley in south Kashmir and 14km from Baltal in Sonamarg in north Kashmir. Flying over both Pahalgam and Baltal routes has been prohibited for aviation platforms and devices, including UAVs, drones and balloons. These restrictions, however, will not be applicable in cases of medical evacuation, disaster management or surveillance by security forces. The home department order stated that various security measures are being taken to ensure a smooth and peaceful this year, and all stakeholders have discussed the prevailing security scenario in the Union Territory and proposed additional logistics provisions. Confirming the unavailability of helicopter services for pilgrims during the Yatra this year, Shri Amarnath Shrine Board on its website stated that devotees planning to visit the shrine should reach there on foot or avail the services of ponies and palkis during the Yatra. Meanwhile, Union home secretary Govind Mohan on Tuesday chaired a review meeting for security preparedness during the upcoming Amarnath Yatra. Senior officials of J&K Police, the Army, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, BSF and other agencies participated in the meeting.
