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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Indian Express
No helicopter services during this year's Amarnath yatra, first since Pahalgam terror attack
There will be no helicopter service for Amarnath pilgrims on both the Pahalgam and Baltal routes this year, the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) announced on Wednesday. The decision was taken by the SASB following an order by the Jammu and Kashmir government yesterday, declaring all routes to the Amarnath shrine in South Kashmir Himalayas as a no-flying zone. The declaration banning all aviation platforms, including drones and balloons, during the duration of the yatra was taken by the state government on the advice of the Union Home Ministry. 'Competent authority has… declared all routes of the Shri Amarnathji Yatra – including both the Pahalgam and Baltal axes – as a 'No Flying Zone' from July 1 to August 10. Consequently, helicopter services for pilgrim travel shall not be available in the yatra area…,' the SASB notice read. Yatris should reach the holy cave shrine from both South Kashmir's Pahalgam and North Kashmir's Baltal route on foot or by using ponies and palkis (palanquins), it added. The yatra routes that have been declared as no-flying zones include Lakhanpur-Jammu-Qazigund-Srinagar-Sonamarg and Lakhanpur-Jammu-Qazigund-Pahalgam. The annual yatra to the Amarnath shrine this year is beginning on July 3. Lakhs of pilgrims from across the country visit the shrine in South Kashmir Himalayas every year, for which the J&K government undertakes one of the biggest security exercises. The administration and the SASB also undertake a massive exercise to arrange for the boarding and lodging of pilgrims, healthcare, transport and other arrangements during the yatra period. This is the first yatra since the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam in which 25 tourists and a local ponywalla were killed. The incident had prompted a sweeping security crackdown across the Kashmir Valley and also led to an escalation of hostilities between India and Pakistan.
India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Amarnath Yatra route declared 'no flying zone' from July 1 to August 10
The Jammu and Kashmir government has declared all routes leading to the Amarnath cave shrine a "no-flying zone" from July 1 to August 10, 2025, prohibiting the use of drones, balloons and other aviation directive, issued by the Union Territory's Home Department, follows a security advisory from the Union Home Ministry and is aimed at bolstering the security arrangements for this year's Amarnath annual pilgrimage, which is scheduled to begin on July 3 and conclude on August 8, is considered one of the most sensitive religious events in the region from a security standpoint. The decision to impose airspace restrictions comes in the wake of heightened terror threat inputs flagged by intelligence agencies, especially after the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam's Baisaran meadow. Sources within the security grid described the move as a precautionary measure in response to the prevailing threat environment. The recent escalation in tensions, including a four-day armed conflict between India and Pakistan in May, has further reinforced the need for tight security this preparation, security forces have launched 'Operation Shiva' to ensure the safety of pilgrims along both the Pahalgam and Baltal axes. Nearly 50,000 paramilitary personnel, in coordination with the Jammu and Kashmir Police, will conduct daily road opening operations to detect and defuse explosives and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along the pilgrimage the first time, jammers will be deployed to protect the yatra convoy during its movement. Security forces have already taken over the designated yatra paths, and additional deployments are in place across the Union say the layered security strategy, along with technological measures like jammers and UAV restrictions, is expected to enhance the overall safety of the thousands of pilgrims who undertake the journey to the Himalayan shrine every year.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Home ministry to facilitate career progression of former Agniveers
The Cabinet Secretariat has issued a gazetted notification, asking the Union Home Ministry to coordinate activities for further progression of ex-Agniveers after their term with the armed forces ends. 'The government had amended the Allocation of Business Rules, 1961, by inserting a new point in the second schedule under the Department of States of the Union Home Ministry coordinating activities for further progression of ex-Agniveers,' it said. In June 2022, the government rolled out the Agnipath recruitment scheme with an aim to bring down the age profile of the three services. Under the Agnipath scheme, candidates between the age bracket of 17-and-half years and 21 who are enrolled in Army, Air Force and Navy as Agniveers for a period of 4 years with a provision to retain 25 per cent of them for 15 more years. The government has already reserved 10 per cent of jobs for ex-Agniveers in all future appointments of constables in the 11-lakh-strong Central Armed Police Forces like CRPF, BSF, CISF, SSB etc. No physical test would be required for recruitment of the former Agniveers into the paramilitary forces as such tests have already been done by the Army. They will just need a physical fitness certificate, an official had said. Various central government agencies and departments have also announced plans to recruit former Agniveers.
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
MHA to facilitate career progression of ex-Agniveers
The Union Home Ministry will now coordinate the future of ex-Agniveers. This follows a government notification amending allocation rules. The ministry will work with other departments and states. An online portal will monitor the progress. The Agnipath scheme aims to lower the armed forces' age. Ex-Agniveers get job reservations in Central Armed Police Forces. Physical tests are waived for them. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Union Home Ministry has been tasked with "coordinating activities for further progression" of ex-Agniveers after their term with the armed forces ends, according to a government Centre amended the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961 by the Gazette notification on amendment has inserted a new point in the second schedule under the Department of States of the Union Home Ministry "coordinating activities for further progression of Ex-Agniveers", the notification this amendment, the work relating to coordinating activities for further progression of ex-Agniveer has been assigned to the Union Home Ministry, sources coordinating and monitoring further progression of ex-Agniveers, there will be an online portal, they MHA will coordinate with various ministries and departments of government of India and also with state and UT governments to facilitate career progression of Agniveers who exit after completing four years in the armed June 2022, the government rolled out the Agnipath recruitment scheme with an aim to bring down the age profile of the three the scheme, candidates between the age bracket of 17-and-half years and 21 who get selected are enrolled in Army, Air Force and Navy as Agniveers for a period of four years with a provision to retain 25 per cent of them for 15 more years while the remaining 75 per cent government has already reserved 10 per cent of jobs for ex-Agniveers in all future appointments of constables in the 11-lakh-strong Central Armed Police Forces like CRPF, BSF, CISF, SSB, CAPFs recruit around 10-12 thousand personnel in constable physical test would be required for recruitment of the former Agniveers into the paramilitary forces as such tests have already been done by the Army. They will just need a physical fitness certificate, officials had central government agencies and departments have also announced plans to recruit former Agniveers.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
MHA to facilitate career progression of ex-Agniveers
The Union Home Ministry has been tasked with "coordinating activities for further progression" of ex-Agniveers after their term with the armed forces ends, according to a government notification. The Centre amended the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961 by the Gazette notification on Monday. The amendment has inserted a new point in the second schedule under the Department of States of the Union Home Ministry "coordinating activities for further progression of Ex-Agniveers", the notification said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Urbana: Discover Your Home's Value Instantly by Address (Take a Look) TheFactualist Undo With this amendment, the work relating to coordinating activities for further progression of ex-Agniveer has been assigned to the Union Home Ministry, sources said. For coordinating and monitoring further progression of ex-Agniveers, there will be an online portal, they said. Live Events The MHA will coordinate with various ministries and departments of government of India and also with state and UT governments to facilitate career progression of Agniveers who exit after completing four years in the armed forces. In June 2022, the government rolled out the Agnipath recruitment scheme with an aim to bring down the age profile of the three services. Under the scheme, candidates between the age bracket of 17-and-half years and 21 who get selected are enrolled in Army, Air Force and Navy as Agniveers for a period of four years with a provision to retain 25 per cent of them for 15 more years while the remaining 75 per cent exit. The government has already reserved 10 per cent of jobs for ex-Agniveers in all future appointments of constables in the 11-lakh-strong Central Armed Police Forces like CRPF, BSF, CISF, SSB, etc. The CAPFs recruit around 10-12 thousand personnel in constable ranks. No physical test would be required for recruitment of the former Agniveers into the paramilitary forces as such tests have already been done by the Army. They will just need a physical fitness certificate, officials had said. Various central government agencies and departments have also announced plans to recruit former Agniveers.
