LG commends the hard work of all the officials; urges them to treat every Yatri as a divine guest
With the holy pilgrimage already crossing the 3 lakh mark in just 12 days, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience for pilgrims is our top priority: LG Sinha
Ensure flawless registration, comfortable lodging, and smooth travel arrangements for all devotees of Baba Barfani: LG to Officials
LG emphasises showcasing Jammu; directs officials to organize sightseeing tours to Jammu Division’s key spiritual and tourism spots, while actively promoting local handicraft and handloom products
It is our goal that whenever Baba Amarnath pilgrims return home, they should carry a piece of Jammu with them in the form of beautiful local handmade products and unforgettable memories. Together, we resolve to make this year’s Yatra truly historic: LG Sinha
JAMMU, JULY 15: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today visited the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu and reviewed the facilities and services in place for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the officials from J&K Police, Army, Security Forces, Shrine Board, and Civil Administration, and took stock of the measures taken to facilitate the comfortable stay of the pilgrims. He commended their hard work and urged them to treat every Yatri as a divine guest.
“With the holy pilgrimage already crossing the 3 lakh mark in just 12 days, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience for pilgrims is our top priority,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor stressed on ensuring flawless registration, comfortable lodging, and smooth travel arrangements for all devotees of Baba Barfani.
He also emphasised showcasing Jammu and directed officials to organize sightseeing tours to Jammu Division’s key spiritual and tourism spots, while actively promoting local handicraft and handloom products.
“It is our goal that whenever Baba Amarnath pilgrims return home, they should carry a piece of Jammu with them in the form of beautiful local handmade products and unforgettable memories. Together, we resolve to make this year’s Yatra truly historic,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

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The Lieutenant Governor also reviewed the deployment of Food Safety Officers at community kitchens, facilities at reception and lodgement centres, on-spot registrations of pilgrims, transportation and security arrangements.
He directed the officials to optimize manpower deployment to seamlessly manage the heavy influx of devotees throughout the yatra.
The Lieutenant Governor emphasized that officials must closely monitor Meteorological Department’s predictions and remain alert to any weather vagaries.
Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar informed the meeting about the legal action initiated against the individuals caught engaged in fraudulent practices. The Lieutenant Governor further directed that administrative and legal measures be taken against any official found involved in misconduct.
The Lieutenant Governor also interacted with the devotees of Shri Amarnathji and wished them a safe, peaceful and blessed pilgrimage.
The Lieutenant Governor was accompanied by Shri Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu; Shri Bhim Sen Tuti, IGP Jammu; Shri Amol V Homkar, IGP CRPF Jammu Sector; Dr Rakesh Minhas, Deputy Commissioner Jammu; Dr. Devansh Yadav, Municipal Commissioner Jammu and senior officials from civil administration, police and security forces.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the party’s proposed protest in New Delhi on July 20 demanding the restoration of statehood would go ahead as scheduled despite the demise of senior party leader and his uncle, Mustafa Kamal.

Speaking to reporters after paying tributes to Kamal, Abdullah said the party would honour his uncle’s wishes by continuing with the planned demonstration.

“There will be no change in that. Neither would Mustafa Kamal have wanted any change,” Abdullah said.

He said Kamal’s health had deteriorated on July 11 and doctors had expressed serious concern over his condition. Despite this, National Conference President Farooq Abdullah had directed the party to continue with its political programme.

“Even when we knew about his critical condition, the party president said that whatever happened to Mustafa Sahib, we had to continue with our protest. Therefore, there is no question of cancelling the July 20 protest,” he said.

On whether the party had received permission from the Delhi authorities to hold the protest at Jantar Mantar, Abdullah said approval was still awaited.

“We are being made to wait. We know how to be patient. We will wait and also keep an alternate plan ready,” he said.

The Chief Minister, however, made it clear that the party’s schedule would remain unchanged.

“I have told my colleagues that we will definitely leave for Delhi on July 19. Even if we do not get permission for Jantar Mantar, we will reach Delhi, sit together and decide our next course of action there,” he said.

Describing Kamal’s demise as a personal and political loss, Abdullah recalled his contributions as a doctor, legislator and public servant. He said Kamal continued to run a free medical clinic in Tangmarg even while serving as Jammu and Kashmir’s Health Minister and dedicated his life to serving the poor.

Abdullah also highlighted Kamal’s political career, noting that he was elected to the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly from Tangmarg in 1987 and 1996 and later represented Patan and Hazratbal through by-elections.

He said the large turnout of mourners reflected the respect and affection Kamal had earned during his lifetime.

The historic Bhairav Yatra of Rajouri has been included in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of India, marking a significant recognition of the region’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha congratulated the Rajouri District Administration and the Jammu and Kashmir Department of Culture for securing the prestigious recognition.

In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor described the inclusion as a proud moment for Rajouri and said the recognition would play a vital role in documenting, preserving and promoting the region’s centuries-old cultural and religious traditions.

He said the national honour acknowledges the dedication of generations of devotees who have kept the Bhairav Yatra alive and highlighted its importance as an integral part of Rajouri’s cultural identity.

The Lieutenant Governor expressed confidence that the inclusion of the Bhairav Yatra in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage would strengthen Rajouri’s cultural presence at the national level while creating new opportunities for research, cultural exchange and sustainable heritage tourism.

The National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage is aimed at documenting and preserving India’s diverse living traditions, including festivals, rituals, performing arts and other cultural practices that form an integral part of the country’s heritage.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu and reviewed the facilities and services in place for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.

The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the officials from J&K Police, Army, Security Forces, Shrine Board, and Civil Administration, and took stock of the measures taken to facilitate the comfortable stay of the pilgrims. He commended their hard work and urged them to treat every Yatri as a divine guest.

“With the holy pilgrimage already crossing the 3 lakh mark in just 12 days, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience for pilgrims is our top priority,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

The Lieutenant Governor stressed on ensuring flawless registration, comfortable lodging, and smooth travel arrangements for all devotees of Baba Barfani.

He also emphasised showcasing Jammu and directed officials to organize sightseeing tours to Jammu Division’s key spiritual and tourism spots, while actively promoting local handicraft and handloom products.

“It is our goal that whenever Baba Amarnath pilgrims return home, they should carry a piece of Jammu with them in the form of beautiful local handmade products and unforgettable memories. Together, we resolve to make this year’s Yatra truly historic,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

The Lieutenant Governor also reviewed the deployment of Food Safety Officers at community kitchens, facilities at reception and lodgement centres, on-spot registrations of pilgrims, transportation and security arrangements.

He directed the officials to optimize manpower deployment to seamlessly manage the heavy influx of devotees throughout the yatra.

The Lieutenant Governor emphasized that officials must closely monitor Meteorological Department’s predictions and remain alert to any weather vagaries.

Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar informed the meeting about the legal action initiated against the individuals caught engaged in fraudulent practices. The Lieutenant Governor further directed that administrative and legal measures be taken against any official found involved in misconduct.

The Lieutenant Governor also interacted with the devotees of Shri Amarnathji and wished them a safe, peaceful and blessed pilgrimage.

The Lieutenant Governor was accompanied by Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu; Bhim Sen Tuti, IGP Jammu; Amol V Homkar, IGP CRPF Jammu Sector; Dr Rakesh Minhas, Deputy Commissioner Jammu; Dr. Devansh Yadav, Municipal Commissioner Jammu and senior officials from civil administration, police and security forces.

A former sarpanch was killed after a boulder rolled down a hillside and struck his car on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway near Banihal in Ramban district on Tuesday, police said.

The deceased was identified as Mohammad Iqbal Tantray, former sarpanch of Seri village in Ramban district.

According to police, Tantray was returning home after dropping a person in Ramban town when a shooting stone hit his vehicle near Trishul Morh on the highway.

The boulder struck him on the head, causing critical injuries. He was immediately shifted to the District Hospital Ramban, where doctors declared him brought dead.

Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the incident.

The death of Tantray has cast a pall of gloom over Seri village and other parts of Ramban district, with local residents expressing shock over the tragedy and remembering him as a respected public representative.

A fresh batch of 6,251 pilgrims, including 50 foreign devotees, departed from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu early Wednesday for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra under multi-layered security arrangements.

According to officials, 2,985 pilgrims opted for the shorter Baltal route, while 3,266 proceeded towards the Nunwan base camp via the traditional Pahalgam route.

The convoy comprised 230 vehicles, including 137 buses, 34 medium motor vehicles (MMVs) and 59 light motor vehicles (LMVs).

The batch included 4,439 men, 1,614 women, 13 children, 78 sadhus, 53 sadhvis, one child sadhu, three transgender pilgrims and 50 foreign male devotees.

Officials said the Baltal-bound convoy departed at 2:42 am, followed by the Pahalgam-bound convoy at 3:27 am under elaborate security arrangements.

With the departure of the latest batch, the total number of pilgrims who have left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp for the holy cave shrine since the Yatra departures commenced on July 2 has reached 99,287, officials added.