46 houses gutted in fire in Pahalgam

Last Updated: Sunday, November 25, 2012, 14:18

Forty-six houses were gutted in a massive fire that broke out in the wee hours Sunday at Pahalgam in south Kashmir`s Anantnag district.

Kashmir Valley sees unprecedented tourists rush in off-season

Last Updated: Sunday, November 11, 2012, 13:35

An unprecedented rush in tourist arrivals was witnessed in the KAshmir Valley in September and October, which are usually considered off-season for tourism in Kashmir.

Three more die on way to Amarnath shrine, toll 22

Last Updated: Monday, July 2, 2012, 15:25

Two more Amarnath pilgrims died during the course of their journey, taking the toll during this year`s yatra to 22.

Pahalgam returns to normalcy after shutdown Srinagar

Last Updated: Sunday, July 1, 2012, 15:19

Normal activities resumed in Pahalgam tourist resort after a CRPF contingent accused of thrashing taxi drivers was removed from the area.

Amarnath yatra from Pahalgam route resumes

Last Updated: Saturday, July 9, 2011, 10:23

The pilgrimage from the Pahalgam route had been suspended since Thursday as a precautionary measure after heavy rains lashed the area.

Over 22,000 devotees set off for Amarnath yatra

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 29, 2011, 16:14

Amidst chants of `Bum Bum Bhole`, over 22,000 devotees set off from Baltal and Pahalgam base camps for pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, marking the formal start of the annual yatra.

J&K govt advisory for visiting Pahalgam resort

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 15:44

Jammu and Kashmir government has issued an advisory for locals and tourists visiting the resort of Pahalgam asking them to stay away from the Lidder stream.

Amarnath yatra not curtailed due to pressure: Shrine Board

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 11, 2011, 00:09

A member of Sri Amarnathji Shrine Board asked people not to be swayed by baseless rumours that the annual yatra to the popular cave shrine in Pahalgam in South Kashmir was curtailed by a fortnight.