Over 1.5 Lakh devotees participate in Navratri festivities at Vaishno Devi
Katra, 30 September 2025: The sacred shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi witnessed an overwhelming footfall of more than 1.5 lakh devotees during the ongoing Navratri celebrations. On the auspicious occasion of Mahashtami, thousands of pilgrims offered prayers at the holy cave amid vibrant decorations, devotional bhajans, and spiritual fervour. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi […]
Special train service from Budgam to Katra flagged off for passengers
Srinagar, September 20, 2025: The Railways today launched a special train service from Budgam to Katra, providing a convenient travel facility for passengers of Jammu and Kashmir. Officials said the new Budgam–Katra train will greatly benefit devotees visiting the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, while also enhancing connectivity between Kashmir and Jammu regions. The service […]
Vaishno Devi pilgrims extend birthday greetings to PM Modi as Yatra resumes
Katra, 17,September 2025: Devotees undertaking the sacred Vaishno Devi pilgrimage extended heartfelt birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of his 75th birthday. The celebrations came with a renewed spirit as the Vaishno Devi Yatra resumed today after remaining suspended for 22 days due to a devastating landslide that had blocked the […]
Vaishno Devi Yatra to resume from September 14 post-landslide closure
Katra, September 12, 2025-In a much-awaited announcement, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has confirmed that the sacred pilgrimage to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine will resume on Sunday, September 14, 2025, following a nearly three-week suspension triggered by severe landslides and adverse weather conditions. The decision brings relief to millions of devotees who […]
PM Narendra Modi to assess J&K Natural calamity damage, announce relief package
Srinagar, J&K, September 10, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Jammu and Kashmir in the coming days to assess the extensive damage caused by recent floods, cloudbursts, and landslides across the region. The visit follows his recent trip to Himachal Pradesh on September 9, where he reviewed similar devastation and announced a financial assistance package of Rs 1,500 crore. PM Modi’s J&K visit will […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to assess Jammu floods with aerial survey, review meeting on september 1
Jammu, August 31, 2025 – Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah is set to undertake a crucial visit to #Jammu on Monday, September 1, 2025, to assess the devastating impact of recent floods and cloudbursts in the region. The visit comes amid ongoing relief and rescue operations following heavy rainfall that has claimed […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha Visits Landslide Victims at SMVDNSH, Katra
Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital (SMVDNSH) in Katra, where he met devotees injured in a tragic landslide near Ardhkuwari on the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine route. This heartfelt gesture underscored the Jammu and Kashmir administration’s unwavering commitment to supporting victims of the recent […]
Katra-Amritsar Vande Bharat train launched, runs six days a week
JAMMU, August 11, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off the new Vande Bharat Express train service connecting Amritsar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra on August 10, 2025, marking a significant enhancement in connectivity for pilgrims and tourists visiting the revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir. This high-speed train, […]
Cherry cargo trains by Jammu Railway division boost Kashmir horticulture and farmer incomes
Empowering Cherry Growers: A Historic Leap in Agri-Logistics Srinagar, June 30, 2025 – The Jammu Railway Division of Northern Railway has scripted a new success story for Kashmir’s cherry growers by transporting 334 tonnes of fresh cherries from Katra and Jammu to Mumbai’s Bandra Terminus over the past month. This groundbreaking initiative, launched on May […]
LG Manoj Sinha chairs 75th SMVDSB meeting, inaugurates pilgrim facilities
Katra, June 25, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired the 75th Board meeting of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) today at the Spiritual Growth Centre in Katra, Jammu. The meeting focused on enhancing pilgrim services and infrastructure for the revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple, a prominent Hindu pilgrimage site located […]