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 […]
LG Manoj Sinha lauds SMVDIME’s 50 MBBS seats, advancing medical education and healthcare in J&K
Kakryal, Jammu and Kashmir, September 8, 2025: The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has expressed gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Hon’ble Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Shri J.P. Nadda for sanctioning 50 MBBS seats for the newly established Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) in […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha addresses 22nd Foundation Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Srinagar, August 19, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha delivered a virtual inaugural address at the 22nd Foundation Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), emphasizing its role in developing human resources aligned with global changes. The event, held via video conference, celebrated the university’s legacy as a hub of knowledge, innovation, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha offers prayers at Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri as Chaitra Navratri begins
Kashmir I Katra, March 30, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha visited the revered Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, on Saturday, March 28, to offer prayers and seek blessings. The visit coincided with the onset of Chaitra Navratri, a significant Hindu festival, which has drawn large crowds of devotees to […]
New resting area at Ardhkuwari to welcome 1500 pilgrims this chaitra navratri
Katra, March 25, 2025 – As Chaitra Navratri approaches, a state-of-the-art all-weather covered resting area is being prepared at Ardhkuwari to accommodate up to 1500 pilgrims, enhancing their spiritual journey along the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route. Set to be operational from the start of this year’s Chaitra Navratri on March 30, this facility promises to […]
Vaishno Devi Shrine Receives Record ₹171.90 Cr in Donations, Boosting J&K Tourism
Vaishno Devi Shrine Receives Record ₹171.90 Cr in Donations, Boosting J&K Tourism. The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha’s vision has brought peace, prosperity and a booming tourism wave in the region. Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine has recorded its highest offerings in a decade.
Katra-Domail highway cracks due to rain, traffic diverted to Panthal Road
Katra, March 1, 2025 – Continuous rainfall over the past few days has caused significant damage to the Katra-Domail Highway, a key route for pilgrims heading to the Mata Vaishno Devi and Shivkhori Temples in Jammu and Kashmir. Major cracks were spotted on the highway near Miyadi on Friday, February 28, prompting authorities to close […]
Lt Governor Pays Obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, Inaugurates new Yagyashala at Bhawan
KATRA, AUGUST 11: Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today paid obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine and prayed for the peace, prosperity and progress of the UT of Jammu Kashmir.During his visit to the Holy Shrine, the Lt Governor inaugurated and dedicated the new Yagyashala facility at Bhawan to the devotees.The Yagyashala, an integral […]