First batch of pilgrims set to reach Amarnath

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 29, 2011, 12:02

The first batch of pilgrims for the month-and-a-half-long Amarnath Yatra will arrive at the cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.

Amarnath yatra begins with 2,096 pilgrims in first batch

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 13:24

The annual Amarnath yatra began on Tuesday amid tight security.

First batch of Mansarovar pilgrims enters Tibet

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 9, 2010, 18:06

The first batch of devotees on an annual pilgrimage to Kailash Mansarovar yatra entered Tibet Wednesday morning, official sources said here.

Training of first batch of Naval force from Jan 11

Last Updated: Thursday, December 3, 2009, 17:41

Over 1,000 officers and sailors of the Navy, forming part of the SPB, a new naval force formed to protect naval bases and coastline, will commence their three week training at INS Dronacharya here from January 11 next.

First batch of 270 pilgrims depart for Haj

Last Updated: Saturday, November 7, 2009, 13:28

The first batch of 270 pilgrims bound for Haj left for Jeddah by a Saudi Arabian airlines flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport here Saturday.