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Helicopter booking to battery car: Specially-abled devotees to get 'free' services at Vaishno Devi
Jammu and Kashmir | March 28, 2025 12:51 ISTNavratri 2025: Regarding facilities, the CEO announced that free slots for Attka aarti at Bhawan and Garbhjoon aarti at Adhkuwari will be reserved for divyang pilgrims from Chaitra Navratri onwards.
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J-K: Major security breach at Vaishno Devi temple, woman carried pistol to shrine, arrested
Jammu and Kashmir | March 18, 2025 13:49 ISTThe woman, identified as Jyoti Gupta, is reportedly working with the Delhi Police. A case is registered against her.
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Orry and 7 others booked for consuming alcohol near Vaishno Devi in Katra
March 17, 2025 11:31 ISTAn FIR has been registered against eight people, including socialite influencer Orhan Awatramani alias Orry, for allegedly consuming alcohol at a hotel in Katra. It is being told that consuming liquor is banned at the place.
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J-K: Driver dead, 17 injured after bus returning from Vaishno Devi fell into gorge in Manda
Jammu and Kashmir | February 23, 2025 7:30 ISTThe passengers returning to Delhi from Mata Vaishno Devi Temple met with an accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Manda which left the driver dead and 17 others injured. The injured were in stable condition.
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Liquor, non-vegetarian food prohibited around Vaishno Devi shrine for two more months
Jammu and Kashmir | February 09, 2025 21:36 ISTJammu and Kashmir: Katra sub-divisional magistrate Piyush Dhotra has prohibited the sale, possession and consumption of liquor and non-vegetarian food, under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, the officials said.
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Farooq Abdullah captivates devotees as he sings 'Tune Mujhe Bulaya Sherawaliye' bhajan | WATCH
Jammu and Kashmir | January 24, 2025 8:15 ISTFarooq Abdullah emphasised that the core teachings of all religions are fundamentally the same, highlighting how individuals often misuse religion to serve their selfish interests.
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Vande Bharat Express from Delhi to Vaishno Devi Katra cancelled for 50 days
India | January 16, 2025 20:10 ISTThe Vande Bharat Express between Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra is cancelled for 50 days due to necessary remodelling at Jammu Tawi yard. The service will be suspended from January 16 to March 6. Passengers are advised to plan alternate travel options during this period.
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Travelling to Vaishno Devi, Amritsar, over 30 trains delayed in January first week
India | January 01, 2025 15:42 ISTThe Northern Railways have announced disruptions in the trains' schedules, running from different parts of India to Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir. The reason for the disruptions is the work on the rail line upgrade.
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Katra ropeway row: J-K administration announces release of 18 detained protesters | Details
Jammu and Kashmir | January 01, 2025 13:24 ISTLast month, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board announced plans to install a ropeway to improve access to the temple for senior citizens, children, and others who struggle to climb the 13-km-long track to the cave shrine.
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Katra strike enters 7th day, know why locals are protesting against the ropeway project
Jammu and Kashmir | December 31, 2024 18:56 ISTKatra strike: The proposed Vaishno Devi ropeway will take only six minutes from Katra to Sanjichhat, reducing the time to reach temple to around 1 hour. Locals are raising employment concerns are demanding to shelve the plan.
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Vaishno Devi ropeway: Protestors call 72-hour shutdown in Katra, security forces conduct flag march
Jammu and Kashmir | December 25, 2024 14:56 ISTThe controversy over the ropeway project started last November when the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board introduced plans for a cable car to provide a shorter and more convenient route for pilgrims, that will bypass the routes of local vendors and service providers.
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Jammu's Katra to observe full shutdown on Dec 18 in protest against proposed ropeway project
Jammu and Kashmir | December 17, 2024 21:41 ISTKatra 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.
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Seven high-altitude temples in India for spirituality seekers
Fashion & Lifestyle | December 17, 2024 18:33 ISTHemkund 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.
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Vaishno Devi ropeway row: Two detained in fresh protest in J-K's Reasi, FIR against eight others
Jammu and Kashmir | November 27, 2024 14:10 ISTAccording 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.
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Jammu and Kashmir: Why shopkeepers spearheaded protest in Vaishno Devi?
Jammu and Kashmir | November 24, 2024 17:06 ISTShri 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.
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Siddaramaiah govt to give financial assistance for Vaishno Devi pilgrims amid Waqf land controversy
Karnataka | November 14, 2024 13:53 ISTThe 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.
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Arvind Kejriwal, wife Sunita offer prayers at Mata Vaishno Devi temple | WATCH
Jammu and Kashmir | October 21, 2024 22:18 ISTArvind Kejriwal and his wife visited the Mata Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra, offering prayers at the renowned pilgrimage site.
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Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Assembly Election Update: BJP's Baldev Raj Sharma wins by 18,199 votes
Jammu and Kashmir | October 08, 2024 16:46 ISTShri Mata Vaishno Devi Assembly Election: The constituency went to polls in the second phase of the elections.
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Direct helicopter services from Jammu to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi begins
Jammu and Kashmir | June 25, 2024 17:04 ISTNotably, the helicopter service is currently available only between Katra and Sanjhi Chhat, with a one-way fare of Rs 2100 per person.
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Amit Shah directs to implement area domination, zero terror plans in Jammu after terrorist attacks
India | June 17, 2024 6:02 ISTHome 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.
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