IIOJK in focus
Another batch of pilgrims leaves for Amarnath shrine
Jammu: A fresh batch of 6,900 pilgrims left for the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir on Friday.
According to Kashmir Media Service, officials said the eighth batch of pilgrims left the Bhagwati-Nagar Yatri Niwas in 277 vehicles for the twin base camps of Baltal and Palagam.
While 4,377 pilgrims took the 48-km traditional Pahalgam route, 2,542 pilgrims took the shorter but steep 14-km Baltal route, they said.
The 52-days yatra formally began from June 29 and will conclude on August 19.
