The 2008 Amarnath land transfer sparked protests, exposing Yatra’s politicisation as Kashmiri Muslims feared demographic change and ecological threats in the Valley.
Fresh batch of pilgrims left from Nunwan & Baltal base camps for the holy cave after rain-triggered landslides and shooting stones halted the yatra Thursday.
An official said the pilgrims sustained ‘minor injuries’ in the accident at Ramban, J&K. They were treated at a govt hospital and later shifted to other vehicles to continue their journey.
The LG Manoj Sinha further emphasised adequate security arrangements have been put in place for the pilgrimage which will start from 3 July and end on 9 August.
An officer from the Alipurduar Division Coaching Depot and three other employees have been suspended for providing an 'unsuitable/old train' to BSF jawans, Rly ministry announced.
BSF personnel carrying out an inspection found cockroaches, damaged washrooms soiled with human waste on the dilapidated coaches, which they flagged to Northeast Frontier Railway.
The J&K CM said he wants the Amarnath Yatra to pass incident-free. “We want the devotees coming for the Amarnath Yatra to go back safe and sound after their visit.”
Announcement came on eve of Republic Day. A total of 942 personnel, including those from the police, fire, home guard and civil defence services are set to receive medals Sunday.
Multi-layered security arrangements have been put in to ensure the safety of the pilgrims as the 11th batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims passed through Udhampur Tuesday morning.
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Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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