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Amarnath Yatra Sees Large Pilgrim Numbers Amidst Environmental Concerns
The Amarnath Yatra has commenced with a significant number of pilgrims, with over 8,800 departing in one of the largest batches. The event is taking place in Kashmir, where local religious leaders have called for pilgrims to be treated with respect. Separately, concerns have been raised about the melting of an ice stalagmite within the cave shrine, with over 65,000 devotees having visited.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 0 · Centre 5 · Right 4 n = 9
- Centre (5): Greater Kashmir, Navbharat Times, Telangana Today, The New Indian Express, The Print
- Right (4): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, Punjab Kesari, The Pioneer