9 from Doda dead

The cloudburst has claimed nine labourers from Doda district. Every summer, hundreds from Doda go to Leh to earn money.

The cloudburst has claimed nine labourers from Doda district. Every summer, hundreds from Doda go to Leh to earn money. “Lack of opportunities forced us to leave home. Now it has proved,” said Abdul Latief, 21.

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Yatra suspended

Srinagar: The Amarnath yatra was temporarily suspended on Friday following inclement weather. The yatra was suspended on both the routes after heavy rain rendered the tracks unsafe, sources said.

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Monasteries safe

Dharamsala: All the monasteries in Buddhist-dominated Leh are safe, a Tibetan official said. “All the monasteries or gompas in Leh and its nearby areas are safe. But the loss of human lives is too big,” a Tibetan official said. ians