Katra town will observe a complete shutdown on December 18 to protest the proposed Rs 250-crore ropeway project, with locals fearing it will harm the town's economy and pilgrimage-related businesses.
Hemkund Sahib, Tunganath, Amarnath, Kedarnath, Yamunotri, Chandrabadni, and Vaishno Devi are revered Himalayan temples dedicated to Sikh and Hindu deities, attracting thousands of pilgrims for spiritual solace.
According to police, an FIR was registered against eight people on Tuesday, a day after violent protests in Katra in which a policeman got injured. The protest was organised against the proposed ropeway project along the trek to the Vaishno Devi shrine.
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, last week, announced to proceed with the ropeway project along the trek leading to the Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi districts. The local shopkeepers and labourers have been protesting against it for three days.
The Karnataka government is under question over the eviction notices served to the farmers under the Waqf Act. The claims by the Waqf Board have seen a rise in recent years. Taking note of that, the govt has warned the officials who alter land mutation records and issue eviction notices.
Arvind Kejriwal and his wife visited the Mata Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra, offering prayers at the renowned pilgrimage site.
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Assembly Election: The constituency went to polls in the second phase of the elections.
Notably, the helicopter service is currently available only between Katra and Sanjhi Chhat, with a one-way fare of Rs 2100 per person.
Home Minister Amit Shah also expressed concern over the attack on Shiv Kohri pilgrims and called for coordinated efforts to ensure the safety of pilgrims visiting Vaishno Devi, Shiv Kohri, and other shrines. He directed the security officials to keep a strict vigil on highways and sensitive points.
Recognized as one of the most revered sites in Jammu and Kashmir, the Mata Vaishno Devi cave shrine attracts nearly one crore devotees annually.
The nursery was launched by Board's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Anshul Garg in Katra, the base camp of the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, on the occasion of the World Environment Day. The Mata Vaishno Devi cave shrine is one of the most revered sites in Jammu and Kashmir.
To facilitate the pilgrims desiring special darshan in a short time, the Vaishno Devi Shrine Board is set to start helicopter services directly from Jammu.
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On Monday, comedian-actor Kapil Sharma was spotted at the Vaishno Devi temple, seeking blessings during the auspicious occasion of Navratri. A video of Kapil is also doing rounds on the internet. Check it out.
The Vaishno Devi shrine board and the Forest Department are on alert and efforts are on to control the massive fire. The fire has erupted in J&K's Trikuta Hills.
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Tuesday visited the iconic Vaishno Devi temple ahead of Dunki's release. Previously, the actor visited the temple ahead of Pathaan and Jawan's release, which went on to become the greatest Bollywood films of all-time.
Whether you choose air travel rail travel or even trekking up the Trikuta hills to visit the Vaishno Devi Temple, your journey will surely be filled with faith and devotion. President Droupadi Murmu is also going to visit the shrine during her two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir.
According to an official, the 58-year-old actor reached the shrine late Tuesday night to pay his obeisance.
Vaishno Devi route: The officials said the pilgrims can reach the shrine atop Trikuta Hills using the old track.
Vaishno Devi fire: The Jammu and Kashmir Police are investigating the fire mishap which occurred near Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan.
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