The Amarnath Yatra has been temporarily suspended on the Baltal axis due to heavy rains that caused damage to the route. Maintenance work is underway to ensure the safety of pilgrims. The Yatra will continue on the Pahalgam route.
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The Amarnath Yatra has been suspended on both the Baltal and Pahalgam routes due to heavy rainfall. The Baltal route was closed on Sunday for repairs, while the Pahalgam route was closed for maintenance earlier this week. Over 5.10 lakh pilgrims have visited the shrine this year.
July 10th has witnessed significant events throughout history, ranging from the launch of the first active communications satellite to a devastating terrorist attack on the Amarnath Yatra. This article explores some of the most notable events that occurred on this day.
Today’s top events include interviews for the SBI chairman position, NTPC’s board meeting to discuss raising ₹ 12,000 crore via NCDs, the start of the Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage, and a meeting between Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and PM Modi. Also, India faces South Africa in the T20 World Cup final.
The Amarnath Yatra, a significant pilgrimage for Hindu devotees, officially commenced on June 29th with the ‘Pratham Puja’ ceremony. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha virtually participated in the puja, expressing his support for the sacred journey. Security forces have heightened measures to ensure the safety of pilgrims, with police reviewing arrangements and implementing cut-off timings for smooth travel. The pilgrimage, which ends on August 19th, involves a challenging trek to the Amarnath cave shrine where devotees offer prayers to Lord Shiva.
In response to recent terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, authorities have launched a major search operation to neutralize terrorists. The operation, which has been ongoing since June 13, has resulted in the killing of two suspected Pakistani terrorists and a CRPF jawan. A large quantity of arms and ammunition was also recovered from the slain terrorists. Security has been beefed up at Jammu Railway Station ahead of the Amarnath yatra, which is set to begin on June 29. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed officials to deploy the “full spectrum of counter-terror capabilities” to address the situation. Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has criticized the Modi government’s handling of the terrorist attacks, accusing it of playing politics with terror.