A landslide near Himkoti on the new Vaishno Devi pilgrimage track in Reasi district, J&K, caused by heavy rainfall, led to a temporary suspension of battery car services. The old route remained unaffected, and authorities are working to clear debris.
Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth visited forward areas along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri-Poonch belt to review security, counter-infiltration, and troop readiness amid heightened security for the Amarnath Yatra.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched new train services and route extensions connecting Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. The new services aim to improve regional connectivity and fulfill long-standing public demands.
The Adi Kailash and Om Parvat Yatra in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, has been temporarily suspended due to the monsoon season, landslide risks, and pilgrim safety. Over 52,000 devotees visited the sites since May 1, with permits now on hold until further notice.
PM Narendra Modi extended wishes for the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra, urging pilgrims to follow five resolves: cleanliness, safety, environmental conservation, supporting local economy, and national service. The second batch of pilgrims departed Jammu under heavy security, with the Yatra set to conclude on August 28.
Jammu and Kashmir DGP Nalin Prabhat chaired a security meeting to enhance counter-insurgency operations and finalize arrangements for the 2026 Amarnath Yatra. Senior officials from Victor Force, CRPF, BSF, and ITBP attended, emphasizing inter-agency coordination for a secure pilgrimage.
Over 8,500 pilgrims, primarily Kashmiri Pandits, departed Jammu on Saturday for the annual Kheer Bhawani Mela. The yatra, heading to five Ragnya Bhagwati shrines across Kashmir, has seen increased registrations attributed to a peaceful atmosphere and enhanced security.
Nathu La in Sikkim and Lipulekh La in Uttarakhand are now temporary immigration posts for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra starting June 20. The first batch of 44 pilgrims has arrived in Sikkim.
A traveler's recent pilgrimage to Kedarnath Dham has gone viral, detailing severe traffic jams, difficult terrain with mules, and long queues preventing temple entry. Her experience highlights growing frustration among pilgrims over crowd management and infrastructure strain at popular Indian religious sites.
India Meteorological Department issues yellow alert for Kedarnath with thunderstorms and strong winds, halting pilgrims and suspending helicopter services. Authorities implement traffic diversions for Char Dham Yatra rush.
Over 33.96 lakh pilgrims registered for Char Dham and Hemkund Sahib Yatra as of Wednesday, with Kedarnath leading registrations at 11,68,522, followed by Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, and Hemkund Sahib.
India-Nepal border tensions escalate as Kathmandu formally objects to India's resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Lipulekh Pass, claimed by Nepal. India dismissed Nepal's territorial claims as unjustified and not based on historical facts. Nepal cites the 1816 Sugauli Treaty to assert that Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani are integral parts of its territory. Both nations remain committed to resolving the dispute through diplomatic means.
Nepal has formally objected to India and China's plans for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass, asserting the region is part of its territory. India has rejected the claim, stating the route has been in use since 1954 and remains a long-standing practice.
Nepal has objected to India and China's plan for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass, asserting the territory belongs to Nepal based on the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli. India rejected the claim, stating the route has been used for decades and Nepal's claims are unjustified, but remains open to dialogue.
The Ministry of External Affairs has opened registration for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026, with pilgrims able to apply online till May 19. The pilgrimage will run from June to August via two routes: Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand (10 batches, Rs 2.09 lakh) and Nathu La in Sikkim (10 batches, Rs 3.31 lakh). Each batch comprises 50 pilgrims, totaling 1,000 pilgrims. Eligibility requires Indian citizenship, valid passport till September 2026, age 18-70, and BMI of 25 or less.
China will welcome 1,000 Indian pilgrims for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in 2026, with the pilgrimage scheduled from June to August through two routes via Uttarakhand and Sikkim. The Ministry of External Affairs announced that 10 batches of 50 yatris each will travel through the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand and another 10 batches through the Nathu La Pass in Sikkim. Applications are open until May 19, 2026, with selection through a computerized random process.
India's Ministry of External Affairs announces the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra for June-August 2026, the second successive year since China reopened it following troop disengagement in eastern Ladakh. Twenty batches of 50 yatris each will travel through two routes: Uttarakhand via Lipulekh Pass and Sikkim via Nathu La, with selection through a computer-generated, gender-balanced process.
