SRINAGAR: On the first day of Amarnath Yatra-2014, about 7900 pilgrims left for the Holy Cave via the Baltal- Domail route as the Chandanwari-Sheshnag route is still not safe for the pilgrimage.
After reviewing the ground position and other relevant factors, the Chief Executive Officer of the Shrine Board informed the District Administration and Tourism authorities at Jammu and Srinagar to allow On-Spot registration for pilgrims undertaking the Yatra via the Baltal route w.e.f today the 28th June, 2014. Consequent to this decision On-Spot registration counters will start functioning at Vaishnavi Dham, Saraswati Dham, Jammu Haat and Ram Mandir in Jammu and at TRC, Nowgam in Srinagar.
Meanwhile, On-Spot registration for pilgrims undertaking Yatra via the Pahalgam route will remain suspended till 30th June 2014, when a high level meeting will be held regarding the opening of the Chandanwari route.
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