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Vaishno Devi sees huge rush as more than 2 lakh devotees pay obeisance in five days, shrine board enhances facilities

The shrine recorded a footfall of over 48,000 pilgrims on Saturday. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 05, 2025 09:02 AM IST

Devotees throng Vaishno Devi shrine on first day of Navratras

The Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra has been decorated for the nine-day festivities. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 31, 2025 05:24 AM IST

Influencer Orry, 7 others booked for consuming alcohol near Vaishno Devi Shrine

The case was registered under section 223 (disobeying orders given by a public servant) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). (HT file photo)
Published on Mar 18, 2025 09:54 AM IST

'Tough message': J&K cops on case against Orry at Vaishno Devi base camp

Bollywood's BFF Orry and seven others allegedly ate non-vegetarian diet and consumed alcohol near Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra.
Published on Mar 17, 2025 12:54 PM IST

Orry, 7 others booked for allegedly consuming alcohol near Vaishno Devi shrine

Orry, aka Orhan Awatramani, booked for allegedly consuming alcohol near Vaishno Devi shrine.
Published on Mar 17, 2025 11:47 AM IST

Trip beyond Vaishno Devi: Jammu’s new pilgrim tourism circuit unveiled

From temples to tourist hotspots: Jammu’s pilgrim tourism gets a makeover.
Updated on Mar 04, 2025 04:06 PM IST

PM Modi to virtually inaugurate Jammu DRM’s office on January 6

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (PTI)
Updated on Jan 05, 2025 08:08 AM IST

Shutdown in Jammu's Katra today in protest over Vaishno Devi ropeway project

People take part in a protest march during the fourth day of a strike against a proposed ropeway project along the trek route to the Vaishno Devi shrine, at Katra in Reasi district, Jammu & Kashmir, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024.
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 07:13 AM IST

Policeman injured as protest against Vaishno Devi ropeway project turns violent

Katra: People take part in a protest march during the fourth day of a strike against a proposed ropeway project along the trek route to the Vaishno Devi shrine, at Katra in Reasi district, Jammu & Kashmir on Monday.
Published on Nov 25, 2024 10:16 PM IST

Landslide on Vaishno Devi route amid heavy rain in Katra, yatra resumes via…

A landslide occurred on the Shree Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra route near southern Deori.
Updated on Aug 15, 2024 02:56 PM IST

Seven-month old girl abducted from Ludhiana railway station

The girl who has been abducted from Ludhiana railway station.
Published on Jun 30, 2024 09:33 PM IST

Reasi terror attack: 9 killed, LG announces 10 lakh ex-gratia | Top Updates

Reasi: The damaged bus after it plunged into a gorge following an alleged attack by suspected terrorists, in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Updated on Jun 10, 2024 11:23 AM IST

Season’s first snowfall in Srinagar, Shimla

Tourists and locals enjoy on The Ridge in Shimla after season’s first snowfall on Thursday. (Deepak Sansta/HT)
Updated on Feb 01, 2024 10:17 PM IST

Old cave of Vaishno Devi Shrine to remain open for darshan twice a day

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine. (HT File)
Published on Jan 14, 2024 12:31 PM IST

Rajasthan pilgrims robbed of 1 lakh in Ludhiana

Rajasthan pilgrims were robbed of 1 lakh in Ludhiana (HT FILE)
Updated on Jul 23, 2023 11:29 PM IST

Mata Vaishno Devi yatra on new track suspended amid heavy rainfall in Katra

Chopper service to the shrine has also been suspended because of inclement weather. (HT File)
Published on Jul 19, 2023 11:41 AM IST

15-cr skywalk at Vaishno Devi shrine to be ready by Sept 15

Following a stampede on January 1 last year that left 12 pilgrims dead and scores injured, J&K lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha had conceived the project to check multi-directional flow and chaos at the sanctum sanctorum with an aim to streamline the pilgrimage and ensure no such incident occurred again.
Updated on Jul 14, 2023 12:43 AM IST

Morning brief: 9 pilgrims killed after Amritsar-Katra bus falls in gorge in J&K

“Eight pilgrims have died and over 50 injured,” said Ajat Manhas, a local police officer.
Published on May 30, 2023 09:14 AM IST

8 killed as bus carrying pilgrims from Amritsar to Katra falls into gorge

This is the second such accident in the area since May 21. (ANI)
Updated on May 30, 2023 08:47 AM IST

5 soldiers killed, one injured as terrorists ambush army truck in Poonch

An army truck in flames after a terror attack in Mendhar in Poonch district on Thursday. Five soldiers died and another was seriously injured in the strike. (PTI)
Updated on Apr 21, 2023 12:15 AM IST

5 killed in terror attack on Indian Army truck in Poonch

HT Image
Updated on Apr 21, 2023 12:09 AM IST

Shah Rukh Khan visits Vaishno Devi shrine, walks with other pilgrims for darshan

Shah Rukh Khan recently returned to India after appearing at the Red Sea International Film Festival in in Saudi Arabia.
Published on Dec 12, 2022 02:42 PM IST

IRCTC to run special tourist train for Vaishno Devi in Navratri

IRCTC to run special tourist train for Vaishno Devi in Navratri
Published on Sep 15, 2022 03:25 PM IST

Vaishno Devi Yatra resumes after brief suspension due to inclement weather

Reasi: Pilgrims return after authorities temporarily suspended the pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine following heavy monsoon rains.
Published on Aug 21, 2022 08:12 AM IST

Vaishno Devi yatra temporarily suspended again due to inclement weather

The yatra to the Vaishno Devi shrine has been temporarily suspended. 
Published on Aug 20, 2022 11:14 PM IST

Kangana Ranaut visits Vaishno Devi on 35th birthday, see pics

Kangana Ranaut during her visit to Vaishno Devi. 
Published on Mar 23, 2022 12:01 PM IST

Minor landslide at new track to Vaishno Devi; yatra suspended due to bad weather

Devotees stand in queue outside Darshani Deodi while on their way to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, in Reasi district, on Sunday.
Published on Jan 06, 2022 06:02 AM IST

Vaishno Devi stampede: Probe panel directed to submit report within a week

The Vaishno Devi yatra was suspended for a short while due to the stampede but resumed later.
Published on Jan 01, 2022 10:26 PM IST

List of some major stampedes at temples, other religious congregations in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Devotees tweeted his condolences to the family of the devotees who died in the Vaishno Devi stampede, saying he was “extremely saddened” by the accident. 
Published on Jan 01, 2022 05:21 PM IST

'Vaishno Devi stampede happened because…': What J&K Police chief said

Many of the injured in Vaishno Devi stampede have been admitted to many hospitals.
Published on Jan 01, 2022 10:59 AM IST