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Nandi Hills ropeway gets forest nod, foundation stone to be laid in May
The total cost of the project is pegged at ₹93.40 crore, and construction is expected to take 24 months once all approvals are in place.
Published on Apr 11, 2025 12:24 PM IST
Ropeway to reduce Gaurikund-Kedarnath travel time from 9 hours to 36 minutes
With a total length of 12.9 kilometres, the project promises to offer a convenient, eco-friendly alternative to the traditional Kedar Valley trek.
Published on Mar 05, 2025 08:54 PM IST
New tourist magnet in Kullu: Ropeway ride to Himachal’s hottest paragliding spot
No more bumpy roads in Kullu! This new ropeway will take you straight to Himachal Pradesh's best paragliding spot.
Updated on Feb 25, 2025 01:04 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Kullu (himachal Pradesh) [india]
Sky-high views and zero traffic: Sikkim’s new ropeway will change Gangtok travel
Travel like never before in Sikkim: New ropeway in Gangtok promises epic views and smooth ride.
Updated on Feb 07, 2025 02:50 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Gangtok
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
Watch: Farooq Abdullah sings Hindi bhajan during visit to Vaishno Devi base camp
The 87-year-old leader was sitting inside the ashram when the person singing the bhajan gave him a mic.
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 10:51 AM IST
Vaishno Devi ropeway project; Admn releases 18 Samiti leaders, normalcy returns to Katra as markets re-open
Markets in Katra town opened on Wednesday and brought much needed relief to the pilgrims visiting the holy cave shrine
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 06:16 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Vaishno Devi ropeway project: Congress seeks release of detained leaders
Addressing a press conference here, JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra lashed out at the authorities for repressive measures to deal with the Katra situation where the representatives of the protestors are being meted out ill-treatment and have been detained
Published on Dec 31, 2024 10:47 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Katra shut for week against ropeway project, health check-up of youths on hunger strike conducted
Katra shut for week against ropeway project, health check-up of youths on hunger strike conducted
Published on Dec 31, 2024 02:54 PM IST
PTI |
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
Will take up issue of Vaishno Devi ropeway project before CM: Gulabgarh MLA
The ‘samiti’ has been spearheading an agitation against Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board’s proposed ropeway project at Tarakote Marg
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 07:18 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Hundreds in Jammu and Kashmir rally against Vaishno Devi ropeway project
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti called for a complete strike in the town in support of their demands on December 18
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 03:05 AM IST
PTI |
Vaishno Devi Shrine Board begins talks with stakeholders over ropeway project
Vaishno Devi Shrine Board CEO held a meeting with a five-member delegation of the stakeholders from Katra town led by Sonu Thakur, a union leader
Published on Dec 03, 2024 10:07 PM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
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
Kangana opposes Kullu ropeway project
Ranaut voiced her support for the local deity who has opposed the proposed ropeway project to Bijli Mahadev.
Updated on Sep 29, 2024 08:38 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Eco-friendly ropeway network to boost Shimla’s connectivity by 2025
Shimla to introduce India's first urban ropeway network to tackle traffic congestion with 13 boarding and de-boarding stations and one turning station
Published on Aug 01, 2024 06:51 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Shimla (himachal Pradesh) [india]
Goa a perfect example of communal harmony: PM
Earlier in the day, Modi threw open the India Energy Week that began in southern Goa, calling on global leaders to seize the opportunity offered by India’s fast growing economy
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 08:08 AM IST
Gerard de Souza, Panaji
PM’s principal secretary inspects upcoming projects in Varanasi
At Varanasi airport, the official was informed about the expansion and future plans of the airport by its director.
Updated on Oct 01, 2023 11:01 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Varanasi
PM Modi lauds India's first urban ropeway coming up in Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the upcoming ropeway project in his home constituency Varanasi is an “amazing confluence of faith and technology”.
Published on Mar 29, 2023 10:38 PM IST
Himachal plans Rs 2,800-crore cable-car project to ease traffic woes
“Plans are afoot to have one integrated cable-car line for all junctions on the main circular road,” adish Sharma principal secretary, public works department and transport.
Updated on Sep 13, 2019 10:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Shimla | Gaurav Bisht, Shimla