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 […]
Rails Roar Back: 16 trains from Jammu revive festive travel dreams
Jammu, October 1, 2025:In a move that brings immense relief to passengers and traders, Northern Railways has announced the resumption of 16 train services from Jammu, starting October 2 to October 8. The restoration comes after nearly two months of disruption caused by the devastating August floods, which had crippled rail connectivity across large stretches […]
Maha Navami: Devotees swarm Shri Mata Vaishno Devi for divine blessings
Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, October 1, 2025 – In a spectacular display of faith and devotion, thousands of pilgrims from across India and abroad converged at the sacred Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills on Maha Navami, the ninth and climactic day of the ongoing Shardiya Navratri festival. The misty valleys of Jammu […]
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 […]
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, […]
Paralympian Rakesh Kumar appointed brand ambassador for Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan in Reasi
REASI, June 12, 2025 — The District Administration Reasi, under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Nidhi Malik, has appointed Paralympian para-archer and Arjuna Awardee Rakesh Kumar as the Brand Ambassador for the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (Drug-Free India Campaign) on June 11. The move aims to strengthen public support in the fight against drug abuse, […]
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 […]
Kashmir-bound Vande Bharat train stationed at Katra ahead of PM Modi’s flag-off
Katra, June 5, 2025 – The Vande Bharat Express, poised to connect Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Srinagar, is stationed at Katra Railway Station, ready for its official flag-off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025. Marking the completion of the transformative Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, this semi-high-speed train will commence […]
A new era dawns for Kashmir with Vande Bharat Express inauguration
Srinagar, March 3, 2025- Kashmir is on the cusp of a transformative leap in connectivity as the much-anticipated Vande Bharat Express prepares to roll out, marking a historic milestone in the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project. This modern, semi-high-speed train, set to be inaugurated soon, promises to redefine travel convenience and strengthen ties between the Kashmir […]