J&K LG unveils Vaishno Devi Panchang, diary 2026
Jammu, January 3, 2026- Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha, on Friday unveiled the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board’s (SMVDSB) Panchang Calendar and Diary for the year 2026 at a formal ceremony. The Panchang Calendar and Diary, brought out annually by the Shrine Board, contain important religious dates, festivals, rituals, […]
Massive rush of devotees continues at Katra on second day of New Year
Katra, January ,2026- The holy town of Katra continued to witness a massive rush of devotees on the second day of the New Year, as thousands of pilgrims thronged the base camp of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine to seek blessings and begin 2026 on a spiritual note. According to officials of the Shri […]
Massive devotee turnout at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine on first day of 2026
Katra, January 1,2026-On the first day of 2026, the Holy Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Katra witnessed a large influx of devotees from across the country, all seeking the blessings of the revered Goddess to mark the beginning of the New Year. Pilgrims from different states were seen undertaking the yatra with deep faith […]
Over 200 buses deployed to aid stranded Vaishno Devi pilgrims in Reasi After Landslide
Katra, Jammu and Kashmir – August 29, 2025 – In the wake of the devastating #VaishnoDeviLandslide that struck the sacred pilgrimage route to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district, the local administration has ramped up relief efforts to ensure the safe evacuation of thousands of stranded devotees. Over 200 buses have been deployed to […]
Train services restored from Jammu after day-long suspension amid heavy rains
Jammu, August 27, 2025 – Train services resumed from Jammu on Wednesday following a full-day halt, with six key trains now departing for their destinations, according to Northern Railway officials. The restoration comes after severe disruptions caused by relentless heavy rainfall, the heaviest in decades, which led to widespread flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage across the Jammu […]
Farooq Abdullah reaches Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra on Vande Bharat train, expresses joy
Katra, June 10, 2025: National Conference chief and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Farooq Abdullah, arrived at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station on the newly inaugurated Srinagar-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express. Overwhelmed with emotion, Abdullah remarked, “Mata ne bulaya hai. Aaya hai bulawa shera wali ka,” expressing his […]