Srinagar, July 17 -- Srinagar- More than 3.50 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the Amarnath cave shrine in the first 15 days of the annual pilgrimage, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday, asserting that the Yatra is progressing smoothly amid enhanced facilities and security arrangements.

Lieutenant Governor visited the Nunwan base camp of the annual Amarnath Yatra and reviewed the arrangements for pilgrims, directing all departments to work in mission mode to ensure their safety, comfort and welfare.

Chairing a high-level meeting with senior civil, police and Shrine Board officials, Sinha assessed the availability of essential services, including drinking water, electricity, telecom connectivity, accommodation, food, heal...