Old cave opened for devotees on Makar Sankranti at Vaishno Devi Shrine
Katra,January 15,2026:On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) opened the ancient Old Cave for devotees after the performance of special prayers and rituals at the holy shrine. The opening of the historic cave has generated immense enthusiasm among pilgrims, who consider darshan through the Old Cave a […]
Pilgrimage boosts tourism across Katra and adjoining destinations
Katra , January 13,2026-With a steady rise in footfall at the revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, tourism across Katra and its adjoining destinations has witnessed a significant upswing, bringing renewed economic activity to the region. The surge in pilgrim arrivals has had a cascading effect on nearby religious and tourist spots, revitalising local businesses […]
LG Manoj Sinha lays 320 houses foundation Reasi J&K
Jammu, December 27,2025-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the construction of 320 houses for families whose homes were completely damaged due to recent flash-floods and landslides in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. The project, estimated at Rs 32 crore, will be fully financed by High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS India), ensuring rehabilitation of affected […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha forms 3-member panel to investigate Vaishno Devi landslide
Jammu, August 29, 2025 – In response to the devastating landslide that claimed 34 lives and injured 20 pilgrims on the route to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has constituted a three-member high-level committee to investigate the incident. The probe, ordered on Friday, aims to uncover the causes behind the tragedy near […]
How Chenab Bridge Was Built: J&K Official Recalls Helicopter Drop & Engineering Challenges
How Chenab Bridge Was Built: J&K Official Recalls Helicopter Drop & Engineering Challenges I am recalling that memory when I brought machinery here on Army’s MI 17 Chopper for the Chenab Bridge construction project. There was no road connectivity here. It was a challenge for the Railways, said a Jammu & Kashmir official. Constructing the […]
DDC Reasi Nidhi Malik IAS reviews progress of Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the rain 2024-25 ahead of World Water Day
Reasi, March 21, 2025 – District Development Commissioner Reasi, Nidhi Malik IAS, chaired a meeting to assess the progress and planning for the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2024-25 campaign. The initiative, aimed at promoting rainwater harvesting, community awareness, and sustainability, underscores the district’s commitment to water conservation. During the review, DDC Malik emphasized […]
Social media influencer Orry and others booked for alcohol consumption in Katra
Katra I March 17, 2025- Social media influencer Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry, along with seven others, has been booked by the Jammu and Kashmir Police for allegedly consuming alcohol at a hotel in Katra, the base camp for the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. The incident, which violates strict local prohibitions, has sparked outrage […]