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Vaishno Devi sees huge rush as more than 2 lakh devotees pay obeisance in five days, shrine board enhances facilities
According to a senior official, the influx of pilgrims has been significant, with an average of 45,000 devotees visiting the sanctum sanctorum daily
Published on Apr 05, 2025 09:02 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Influencer Orry, 7 others booked for consuming alcohol near Vaishno Devi Shrine
The police station received a complaint on March 15 about some guests at a hotel in Katra allegedly consuming alcohol
Published on Mar 18, 2025 09:54 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
'Tough message': J&K cops on case against Orry at Vaishno Devi base camp
Police said that alcohol and non-vegetarian diet is not allowed inside Cottage Suite as it is strictly prohibited at divine places like Mata Vaishno devi temple
Published on Mar 17, 2025 12:54 PM IST
Vaishno Devi ropeway project: High-level panel holds 4th consultation meet with stakeholders
Board’s proposed ropeway project, at a cost of ₹250 crore, has run into rough weather as residents of Katra, including pithuwallas, pony-wallas and palanquin owners, besides shopkeepers are opposing it due to the fear that the ropeway project would render them jobless
Published on Jan 29, 2025 07:06 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Kashmir: Katra-Budgam train trial run successful
Rail services likely to begin on January 26. The track has 38 tunnels, 927 bridges, including the world’s highest rail arch bridge over Chenab.
Updated on Jan 20, 2025 04:48 AM IST
Ashiq Hussain, Srinagar
Katra remains shut for 5th day against ropeway project; BJP MLA joins protesters
Five men continue to sit on a hunger strike, demanding the release of those detained by police during earlier demonstrations in the holy town
Published on Dec 29, 2024 10:37 PM IST
Press Trust of India, Reasi/jammu
Sangharsh Samiti extends bandh against ropeway project by 72 hours in J&K’s Katra
Katra observed a complete shutdown for the third consecutive day on Friday in protest against the proposed ropeway project in the Trikuta hills of Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 05:02 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Katra/jammu
Shutdown in Katra against ropeway project enters second day, protesters launch hunger strike
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti has called for a 72-hour shutdown, which commenced on Wednesday, announcing that all activities in Katra would remain suspended during the bandh
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 05:22 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Jammu
72-hour blockade in Katra against Vaishno Devi ropeway project sparks tension
The Mata Vaishno Devi ropeway project faced a 72-hour blockade in Katra, organized by local business owners.
Published on Dec 26, 2024 02:08 PM IST
Shutdown in Jammu's Katra today in protest over Vaishno Devi ropeway project
Those opposing the project argue that ropeway will divert pilgrims from Katra’s market, leaving a negative impact on thousands of shopkeepers there.
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 07:13 AM IST
Ropeway would render thousands of labourers jobless, reconsider decision: Mehbooba
Mehbooba also demanded immediate withdrawal of an FIR against anti-ropeway protesters over the recent violence in Katra town. On November 18, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine board had announced implementation of the long-awaited ropeway project to facilitate a safer and faster journey for the pilgrims.
Published on Nov 30, 2024 11:09 PM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Security beefed up in Katra as Navratras begin today
During Navratras, the three-peaked shrine witnesses a huge influx of pilgrims. According to rough estimates, the base camp of Katra records a footfall of around 40,000 pilgrims on a daily basis during the nine-day-long festival.
Updated on Oct 03, 2024 05:52 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Landslide on Vaishno Devi shrine track leaves two women dead, another injured
Women from Punjab, Uttar Pradesh were hit by landslide near Panchi, 3km ahead of Bhawan, on new Himkoti track, which was briefly closed; helicopter services temporarily suspended amid rain in Katra.
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 10:08 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Chopper service from Jammu to Vaishno Devi shrine set to take flight by June-end
Currently, pilgrims can opt for chopper service from Katra to Sanji Chhat through two operators at the charge of ₹2,100 for one-way trips and ₹4,200 for round trips
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 09:16 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Now, electric AC buses to ferry Vaishno Devi pilgrims from Jammu to Katra
Jammu and Kashmir administration fixes fare of ₹135 for the AC e-busses; to run from Jammu railway station on hourly basis starting 5 am
Updated on May 23, 2024 09:42 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Chandigarh: Rail passengers bear brunt of Shambhu stir as five trains cancelled
On Friday, trains including 12241 Chandigarh-Amritsar, 14630 Firozpur Cantt-Chandigarh Sutlej Express, 12411 Chandigarh-Amritsar Junction Intercity Express, 12412 Amritsar Junction-Chandigarh Intercity Express and 14503 Kalka-Katra Express were cancelled due to the diversion of long-route trains via Chandigarh
Updated on Apr 20, 2024 08:52 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Over 3 lakh pilgrims visit Vaishno Devi shrine during Navratri
The nine-day Shat Chandi Maha Yagya concluded with ‘Purna Ahuti’ on Ram Navami organised by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board
Updated on Apr 18, 2024 09:30 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Now, special Aastha train flagged off from Katra
On February 6, over 1,300 devotees had left in first such train from Jammu railway station to pay their obeisance at the Ayodhya temple where the consecration ceremony of Lord Ram was held on January 22
Updated on Feb 14, 2024 06:58 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Katra
Kashmir rail project: Katra-Reasi tunnel stretch complete
Indian Railways is edging closer to connecting Kashmir Valley to the rest of the railway network in India, he added
Updated on Dec 23, 2023 08:10 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Harbhajan Singh pays obeisance at Vaishno Devi shrine
Harbhajan Singh on” on Tuesday paid a visit to the cave shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi in Katra and paid obeisance before the goddess at the three peaked shrine. “I feel lucky to be here to pay obeisance and seek blessings of the Mother,” he told reporters at Tarakote Marg just before embarking upon his pilgrimage.
Updated on Nov 29, 2023 05:22 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
J&K’s Gyanodaya Express docks at Mumbai naval base
780 girl students from Jammu and Kashmir visit Mumbai dockyard, witness country’s maritime strength besides touring Gateway of India
Published on Nov 24, 2023 03:11 PM IST
J&K archers shine at Asian para championship in Bangkok
“India bagged four golds, four silvers and a bronze. Shrine board’s archers contributed six medals. They won four golds, and a silver and a bronze each,” a spokesperson of the shrine board said
Updated on Nov 24, 2023 08:02 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Railways to set up restaurants in retired train coaches at Jammu, Katra stations
The initiative has been named "Beautiful Restaurants on Wheels" under which old train coaches are being refurbished and transformed into rail coach restaurants.
Published on Oct 08, 2023 09:59 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Sreelakshmi B
World's highest rail bridge in J&K’s Reasi being developed as tourist spot
Soon to be a tourist spot, world's highest rail bridge in J&K’s Reasi is 35m higher than Eiffel Tower in Paris; forms crucial travel link from Katra to Banihal
Updated on Oct 01, 2023 04:19 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Jammu
12th shooting championship begins in Jammu
The shooting championship is being organised by Jammu and Kashmir Rifle Association in collaboration with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board under the aegis of National Rifle Association of India
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 12:44 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Mata Vaishno Devi yatra on new track suspended amid heavy rainfall in Katra
Katra, the base camp for pilgrims visiting the Vaishno Devi shrine, received 315.4 mm of rain in 24 hours.
Published on Jul 19, 2023 11:41 AM IST
PTI |
8 killed as bus carrying pilgrims from Amritsar to Katra falls into gorge
A police officer said that rescuers were at the scene and eight to 10 pilgrims are feared to have been killed and around 12 injured
Updated on May 30, 2023 08:47 AM IST
8 dead, 50 injured after bus travelling from Amritsar to Katra falls into gorge
The incident occurred on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, near Jajjar Kotli area.
Published on May 30, 2023 07:40 AM IST
Vaishno Devi sports complex’s archers bag Para Archery World Ranking Tournament medals
While Rakesh of Vaishno Devi sports complex bagged two golds medals, Sheetal Devi won a gold, a silver and a bronze at the Para Archery World Ranking Tournament medals
Updated on May 23, 2023 12:56 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Railways completes installing cables of India’s first cable-stayed bridge in 11 months
The Anji Khad bridge forms an important link in Indian Railways’ aim to connect J&K to the rest of the country with all-weather rail connectivity. It connects Katra and Reasi
Updated on Apr 26, 2023 10:27 PM IST
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