The Latest Breaking News from the Amarnath Yatra

Is Global Warming Melting the Amarnath Ice Shivling?

The early melting of the Amarnath Ice Shivling has once again drawn attention to changing weather patterns in the Himalayas. While rising temperatures, reduced snowfall, and heatwaves may have contributed to the rapid melting, experts caution that no single factor can fully explain the event. Understanding how the Shivling naturally…

MyLifeXP · Jul 9

Amarnath Yatra: Health Ministry supporting state Health Services in supplementing staff for medical camps

With the Amarnath Yatra underway, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has been supporting the Directorate of Health Services Kashmir in supplementing the staff required for establishing medical camps and capacity building of the manpower particularly for dealing with high altitude emergencies. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 13, 2024

CRPF provides safe passage, ensures security of pilgrims during Amarnath Yatra in Srinagar

The troops of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) are playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and providing safe passage and assistance to the pilgrims of the Amarnath Yatra in Srinagar. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 30, 2023

Rain halts Amarnath yatra in Kashmir

The Amarnath Yatra was suspended on Friday, July 7 due to bad weather as rain lashed many parts of Kashmir, officials said.

The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023

Web-enabled modules to track health issues of Amarnath Yatris

Done earlier for the Kumbh Mela and now being replicated for devotees undertaking the Amarnath Yatra, the Health Ministry will bring in customised web-enabled real-time data collection modules to study the pattern of diseases and monitor health-related issues during the pilgrimage. 

The Hindu · Jun 27, 2023

Northern Army commander inspects ongoing preparations for Amarnath Yatra

Lt General Upendra Dwivedi, Northern Army Commander reviewed the ongoing preparations for the Amarnath Yatra scheduled to commence from July 1 for a duration of two months, said an official statement. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 19, 2023

Being ‘normal’ in #Kashmir: Walking 18 km to see if one’s parents are safe

August 2 was the last day I spoke to my mother over the phone. It was a hurried conversation as I had a hectic schedule for my day ahead in New Delhi. News stories had begun emerging of curtailing the Amarnath Yatra and my mother, living in Sopore in Kashmir,…

Newslaundry · Aug 23, 2019