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| Kashmir Muslims greet yatris to strengthen brotherhood | | Yatra of harmony | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 2: The Amarnath Yatra 2025 commenced today with an inspiring display of unity and brotherhood at the Navyug Tunnel in Kulgam district, South Kashmir.
Local Muslims, adorned with caps and carrying flowers and garlands, gathered in large numbers to warmly welcome the first batch of pilgrims, sending a powerful message of peace and Kashmiriyat.
The emotional scene underscored the centuries-old tradition of communal harmony in Kashmir, as locals embraced the spirit of Atithi Devo Bhava (the guest is divine).
“Our welcome is a befitting reply to those who try to divide people in the name of religion. Amarnath pilgrims are not just devotees for us, but guests,” said a local resident.
This year’s Yatra holds special significance, unfolding against the backdrop of the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 and the subsequent Operation “Sindoor.”
Rejecting the agenda of terror and hatred, residents of Kulgam, including traders and youth, joined hands with the administration to ensure the pilgrimage’s success, reaffirming the enduring essence of... | |
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| All officers on ground to ensure peaceful yatra: DGP Prabhat | | |  Early Times Report
Qazigund, July 2: Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat, on Wednesday said that all officers are on the ground to ensure peaceful conduct of the Amarnath Yatra.
The DGP, according to the news agency Kashmir News Observer (KNO) reviewed security arrangements for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway today.
DGP Prabhat inspected the security setup at Nayvug Tunnel in Qazigund and interacted with police personnel deployed on ground. ... | |
| | | | ONGC sets up Yatri Niwas and Disaster Management Complex at Baltal | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 2: State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) has set up a permanent disaster management complex at Baltal, Ganderbal district, for pilgrims undertaking the Amarnath Yatra, a company official said.
This Disaster Management and Yatri Niwas Complex will become operational on Friday, he added.
As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, ONGC is developing these complexes at four key locations – Baltal, Nunwan, Bijbehara, and Sidhra – in Jammu and Kashmir.
“The Baltal Yatri Niwas and Disaster Management Complex, spread across 6,315 square metres, is now fully operational and includes a Yatri Niwas, VIP guest house, security i... | |
| | | | Kashmir traders pin hopes on Yatra for tourism revival | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 2: With the annual Amarnath Yatra underway under tight security arrangements, traders across Kashmir are expressing renewed optimism that the smooth and peaceful conduct of this year’s pilgrimage could help revive the tourism-dependent economy of the region, which suffered a massive blow following the heinous terror attack in Pahalgam earlier this year.
The April 22 attack, in which several innocent lives were lost, shook the tranquil tourist town of Pahalgam and cast a long shadow over Kashmir’s tourism sector. Widely condemned across the country, the carnage not only triggered widespread fear but also led to a significant number of cancellations in hotel... | |
| | | | CRPF deploys women ‘May I Help You’ Teams, Mountain Rescue Units’ | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU/NEW DELHI, Jul 2: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has deployed a special ‘May I Help You’ women personnel team to assist Amarnath Yatra pilgrims who take the Baltal route to reach the cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday.
The paramilitary force has pooled in the highest number of troops for the annual pilgrimage that was flagged off by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha from Jammu on Wednesday.
Of 581 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) companies deployed for the yatra, 219 are from the CRPF, while the rest are from forces like the BSF, ITBP, CISF, and SSB.
The pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre high shrine will commence on July 3 from... | |
| | | | Amarnath pilgrims laud ‘Operation Sindoor’ | | | | Early Times Report
Pahalgam, July 2: In a strong display of faith and resilience, a group of Amarnath pilgrims from Gujarat arriving at Nunwan base camp here installed a banner on their vehicle praising the success of “Operation Sindoor”—a counter-terror operation launched in the aftermath of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
The banner, displayed on their vehicle read: “Operation Sindoor: A Message of Strength and Resolve.” The group said it was their way of thanking the PM Modi led Government and security forces for ensuring the safety of the pilgrims.
Talking to reporters, Mukesh, a devotee from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, said: “The Pahalgam terror attack was aimed at spreading fear amo... | |
| | | | Special arrangements at Jammu Railway Station | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 2: As northern Railways plans to operate special trains for the pilgrims intending to undertake Amarnath yatra, authorities have set up various facilities, including registration on arrival and medical check up, at Jammu Railway station, a senior railway official said on Wednesday.
Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Jammu Division of northern railway, Uchit Singhal said additional security forces have also been deployed at the station while more CCTV cameras have also been installed for the safety of the travellers.
The 38-day-yatra will start from the twin routes -- the traditional Pahalgam route in south Kashmir and shortest Baltal route in central K... | |
| | | | J&K Police establish helpline for terrorism victims | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 2: A day after Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ordered the reopening of ‘deliberately buried’ terror cases, police in several districts in Kashmir launched a helpline to provide timely support and assistance to families affected by terrorism.
The helpline has been set up in Budgam and Anantnag districts.
Police said a dedicated grievance cell and helpline has been established at the District Police Office, Budgam to
provide timely support families of victims.
“This initiative is intended to facilitate the registration and resolution of grievances of terrorism affected families across the district,” police said.
It said the family ... | |
| | | | 5 springs sealed in Rajouri | | | | Early Times Report
Rajouri/Jammu, July 2: Five springs were sealed after gastroenteritis and diarrhoea claimed two lives and rendered scores of others sick in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir over the past week, officials said on Wednesday.
The springs located in Dhar Sakri village of Kotranka sub-division were sealed as a precautionary measure after two of these tested positive for E-Coli, a group of bacteria that can cause infections in the gut, urinary tract and other parts of the body, the officials said.
Chief Medical Officer, Rajouri, Manohar Lal Rana, said around 40 cases of gastroenteritis and diarrhoea were reported from Sakri and one case from nearby Tralla village in th... | |
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