J&K LG Manoj Sinha inaugurates advanced CCTV system at Vaishno Devi Shrine
Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, June 9, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated a CCTV Surveillance System with Integrated Command and Control Centre at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra, enhancing the safety and security of pilgrims. The ₹20-crore facility uses advanced technology for real-time monitoring, crowd management, and emergency response, ensuring a […]
Heatwave sweeps Jammu region, Samba sizzles at 43.9°C
Jammu, June 9, 2025 – An intense heatwave has gripped the Jammu region, with temperatures soaring above 40°C for the third consecutive day, pushing residents and infrastructure to their limits. Samba recorded the highest temperature in the region at a scorching 43.9°C, while Jammu city followed closely at 42.7°C, according to the local meteorological department. […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah reviews Chenab Bridge ahead of historic railway link inauguration
On June 5, 2025, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway arch bridge, to oversee final preparations for its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025. Abdullah shared stunning visuals of the bridge on X, calling it a “landmark day for J&K” as the […]
Light rain showers bring relief at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra, Jammu
Katra, May 8, 2025 – The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, nestled in the Trikuta Hills, is experiencing light rain showers, casting a serene yet challenging atmosphere over the pilgrimage. Katra, the base town, is seeing mild rainfall with temperatures between 20°C and 30°C, rendering the 12-km trek to the holy cave scenic but slippery. […]
“Tourists Are Our Lifeline”: Kashmir Taxi Drivers Mourn Pahalgam Victims, Appeal for Support & Peace
“Tourists Are Our Lifeline”: Kashmir Taxi Drivers Mourn Pahalgam Victims, Appeal for Support and Peace Shattered by the brutal killing of 26 Hindu tourists in Pahalgam, taxi drivers across Kashmir took to the streets in protest and grief, calling the victims “our own guests” and pleading for justice and revival of tourism. “Tourists are our […]
Railways sets up helpdesk and special train from Katra to Delhi amid rush
Katra, April 24, 2025: In response to the increased passenger rush following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Indian Railways has established a dedicated helpdesk at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station to assist tourists returning to their destinations. Additionally, a special train service from Katra to New Delhi has been launched to accommodate […]
PM Narendra Modi’s USBRL inauguration visit postponed
Srinagar, April 16, 2025: The highly anticipated visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to inaugurate the Vande Bharat Express on a section of the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link , a mega railway project, has been postponed, officials confirmed. No new date for the visit has been announced. Preparations for the PM’s visit were in […]
Devotees gather at Vaishno Devi Shrine for Ashtami celebrations during Chaitra Navratri
Katra, April 5, 2025 – Thousands of devotees converged at the sacred Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu’s Katra district today to mark the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri’s Ashtami, filling the Trikuta hills with spiritual fervor. Pilgrims from across India, dressed in vibrant traditional attire, undertook the arduous trek to the holy cave shrine […]
Navratri at Vaishno Devi: Devotees overwhelmed by divine blessings & grand arrangements
Navratri at Vaishno Devi: Devotees Overwhelmed by Divine Blessings & Grand Arrangements I had the darshan of Maa Vaishno Devi on the day of Navratri and was blessed., said a devotee in Jammu & Kashmir. I had a very good darshan, there are very good arrangements. We stayed in the Bhawan and got pure food. […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha offers prayers at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine for peace and prosperity
Katra, April 01, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha visited the revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra , where he paid obeisance and offered prayers for the peace, prosperity, and well-being of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory and its people. The visit, occurring amidst the serene spring ambiance of the Trikuta Hills, […]