November 7, 2023 | Kashmir POST

PDP Calls Road Connectivity to Amarnath Cave Shrine ‘Biggest Crime’

November 7, 2023 Editor

The widening of the road from Dumail to the Amarnath cave via Baltal base camp in Ganderbal district of central Kashmir has been completed. Marking a significant milestone, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has expanded the road connectivity to the holy shrine of Amarnath in Jammu and Kashmir, making the holy cave been accessible by motorable road. In a move expected to make the pilgrimage more comfortable and accessible for devotees, the widening of the road from Dumail to the Amarnath cave via Baltal base camp in Ganderbal district of…

Tragedy Strikes in Rajouri as Mini-Bus Plunges into Gorge, Killing 3 and Injuring 16

November 7, 2023 Editor

Three passengers killed and 16 injured as a mini-bus veered off the road and fell into a gorge in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir. At least three passengers were killed and 16 others injured on Monday when a mini-bus veered off the road and plunged into a 300-feet deep gorge in Rajouri district. The dead were identified as Mohammad Shabir, 40, Abdul Rashid, 34, and Mohammad Azam, 32. A police officer said, “the accident took place around 11am at Kainchi Morh when the driver of the mini-bus, on its way…

Amarnath Cave Shrine In Kashmir Himalayas Gets Motorable Road, But At What Cost?

November 7, 2023 Editor

A Road to Development or Ecological Peril? By: Javid Amin The Amarnath Cave Shrine, a place of divine serenity ensconced in the lofty Himalayas of Kashmir, is more than just a pilgrimage site. It’s a spiritual beacon that draws millions of Hindu devotees from across the world. At an altitude of over 3,800 meters, this shrine is not just a religious destination; it’s an arduous journey into the heart of nature’s splendor. However, the recent developments in the Kashmir Valley, driven by the Indian government’s initiatives, have brought about significant…