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Adverse Weather Forecast:Amarnathji Yatra to remain suspended from July 19

Srinagar: In view of inclement weather forecast issued by India Meteorological Department (IMD), Amarnathji Yatra shall remain temporarily suspended from both the Pahalgam and Baltal routes with effect from 19.07.2026 as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of the pilgrims.   “In view of the forecast of inclement weather over the next few days and considering the safety and well-being of the pilgrims,  Amarnathji Yatra shall remain temporarily suspended from both Pahalgam and Baltal routes with effect from 19.07.2026. Accordingly, no onward movement of pilgrims will be permitted from the Baltal and Nunwan/ Chandanwari base camp from 19.07.2026. Updates regarding the resumption of Yatra shall be issued in due course of time after ensuring route safety and comprehensive assessment of the weather conditions”, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg said.  So far, over 3.7 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the Holy Cave Shrine during the ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra.
Jul. 18, 2026
FILE PHOTO: An attendant holds a petrol nozzle at a petrol pump in the northeastern Indian city of Siliguri January 4, 2008. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri/File Photo

Petrol, diesel prices hiked by up to ₹2.71, total rise crosses ₹7.5 in two weeks

New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices on Monday were hiked by up to ₹2.71 per litre, the fourth increase since the revision of rates resumed on May 15, pushing the total cumulative
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