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As many as 700 police personnel were deployed along the trek for security, rescue and traffic management

Manimahesh Yatra concludes, over 3 lakh visited holy lake this year

Sep 08, 2019 16:54

As many as 700 police personnel were deployed along the trek for security, rescue and traffic management read more

Chief executive officer of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Simrandeep Singh, said normally 20,000 pilgrims visit the base camp of Katra, a town where devotees start their pilgrimage, every day in July and August.

After marginal dip, Vaishno Devi pilgrimage footfall goes beyond average

Aug 12, 2019 16:02

Chief executive officer of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Simrandeep Singh, said normally 20,000 pilgrims visit the base camp of Katra, a town where devotees start their pilgrimage, every day in July and August. read more

Rains lashed Madhya Pradesh where a 10-year-old boy was swept away in a swollen nullah in Sehore district on Sunday, officials said.

Heavy rainfall likely in central India, east remains marooned

Jul 29, 2019 01:24

Rains lashed Madhya Pradesh where a 10-year-old boy was swept away in a swollen nullah in Sehore district on Sunday, officials said. read more

Francesco Cassardo, a 30-year-old doctor from the northern Piedmont region, on Saturday gave up on reaching the 6,955-metre summit of Gasherbrum VII and was returning to base camp when he fell, Italian media reported.

Injured Italian rescued after 48 hours on Pakistan peak

Jul 22, 2019 21:27

Francesco Cassardo, a 30-year-old doctor from the northern Piedmont region, on Saturday gave up on reaching the 6,955-metre summit of Gasherbrum VII and was returning to base camp when he fell, Italian media reported. read more

July 13 is observed as Martyrs Day in Jammu and Kashmir to remember those killed in the firing outside the Srinagar Central Jail by forces of the Dogra Maharaja in 1931.

Amarnath Yatra suspended from Jammu to Srinagar over Kashmir valley shutdown

Jul 13, 2019 11:03

July 13 is observed as Martyrs Day in Jammu and Kashmir to remember those killed in the firing outside the Srinagar Central Jail by forces of the Dogra Maharaja in 1931. read more

The four British, two American and one Australian and an Indian mountaineers were reported missing on May 31 after they failed to return to Nanda Devi’s base camp – Munsiyari.

Bodies of 7 mountaineers brought to Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh

Jul 03, 2019 12:52

The four British, two American and one Australian and an Indian mountaineers were reported missing on May 31 after they failed to return to Nanda Devi’s base camp – Munsiyari. read more

Governor Satya Pal Malik participated in the ‘Pratham Pooja’ (first prayer) inside the 3880-metre high cave shrine and prayed for peace in the state, they said.

Amarnath yatra begins amid tight security; over 8,000 pilgrims pay obeisance at cave shrine on day 1

Jul 01, 2019 20:54

Governor Satya Pal Malik participated in the ‘Pratham Pooja’ (first prayer) inside the 3880-metre high cave shrine and prayed for peace in the state, they said. read more

Five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed in a militant attack along the main route to Pahalgam on June 12.

Amarnath yatra begins today under multi-tiered security

Jul 01, 2019 06:03

Five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed in a militant attack along the main route to Pahalgam on June 12. read more

Three years ago, Joisher said, he had reached the summit from the Nepalese (south) side. “But I was wearing animal leather and I decided I would do this again as a complete vegan — which includes all clothing and gear.”

Mumbai climber becomes first vegan to summit Everest on two routes

Jun 24, 2019 00:01

Three years ago, Joisher said, he had reached the summit from the Nepalese (south) side. “But I was wearing animal leather and I decided I would do this again as a complete vegan — which includes all clothing and gear.” read more

Italian Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo confirmed the incident happened in the northern district of Ghizar in Pakistan, but gave no further details.

Pakistani climber killed, Italians injured by avalanche in Ishkoman Valley

Jun 18, 2019 12:30

Italian Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo confirmed the incident happened in the northern district of Ghizar in Pakistan, but gave no further details. read more

Besides tags and personal trackers, nearly 320 companies of the paramilitary force — each company comprising about 100 policemen — are being deployed to secure the Yatra.

In a first, Amarnath pilgrims to be tagged for a safe trek

Jun 15, 2019 08:16

Besides tags and personal trackers, nearly 320 companies of the paramilitary force — each company comprising about 100 policemen — are being deployed to secure the Yatra. read more

Twelve mountaineers who had gone for an expedition to climb eastern peak of Nanda Devi, India’s second highest mountain have not returned to the base camp on the scheduled date of May 25.

32-member team launches fresh ops for missing mountaineers headed for Nanda Devi east peak

Jun 14, 2019 00:22

Twelve mountaineers who had gone for an expedition to climb eastern peak of Nanda Devi, India’s second highest mountain have not returned to the base camp on the scheduled date of May 25. read more

The recovery mission began early on Wednesday but was halted after encountering technical problems, officials said.

Mission to recover bodies in Nanda Devi peak to take 10 days or more

Jun 05, 2019 15:52

The recovery mission began early on Wednesday but was halted after encountering technical problems, officials said. read more

Military helicopters involved in a major search for the four Britons, two Americans, an Australian and an Indian on Monday spotted five bodies on the Nanda Devi mountain.

Nanda Devi climbers ‘knowingly risked’ their lives: Report

Jun 04, 2019 13:28

Military helicopters involved in a major search for the four Britons, two Americans, an Australian and an Indian on Monday spotted five bodies on the Nanda Devi mountain. read more

The eight mountaineers who were attempting to climb Nanda Devi East peak went missing on May 25. Four others who were stranded near the base camp were rescued on Sunday.

Bodies of 5 mountaineers spotted near Nanda Devi, 3 still missing

Jun 03, 2019 16:29

The eight mountaineers who were attempting to climb Nanda Devi East peak went missing on May 25. Four others who were stranded near the base camp were rescued on Sunday. read more