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 […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to assess Jammu floods with aerial survey, review meeting on september 1
Jammu, August 31, 2025 – Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah is set to undertake a crucial visit to #Jammu on Monday, September 1, 2025, to assess the devastating impact of recent floods and cloudbursts in the region. The visit comes amid ongoing relief and rescue operations following heavy rainfall that has claimed […]
Vande Bharat Express boosts tourism and trade in Jammu & Kashmir, says Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar, June 10, 2025 – National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah hailed the newly launched Vande Bharat Express from Nowgam Railway Station in Srinagar to Katra as a transformative step for Jammu & Kashmir’s tourism and trade. Speaking to reporters during his journey on the high-speed train on Tuesday, Abdullah described it as “a huge blessing” […]
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 […]
Shri mata vaishno devi ji pracheen marg pavitra chhari yatra flagged off at Kol Kandoli Temple, Nagrota
Nagrota, March 31, 2025 – Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Pracheen Marg Pavitra Chhari Yatra from the historic Kol Kandoli Temple in Nagrota, Jammu. The ceremonial launch, held at 9 AM, marked the beginning of the annual pilgrimage along the ancient route to the revered […]
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.
Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine receives Rs 171.90 Cr in donations as offerings soar over five years
Katra, Jammu & Kashmir I March 16, 2025 – The Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed an extraordinary rise in pilgrim donations over the past five years, with contributions reaching Rs 171.90 crore in the financial year 2024-25 (up to January 2025), according to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board […]
J&K and Ladakh high court orders NHAI to slash toll fees by 80% on poorly maintained highway
Jammu, February 27, 2025 – In a landmark ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has directed the National Highways Authority of India to reduce toll fees by 80% at two toll plazas on the Pathankot-Udhampur stretch of National Highway-44 , citing ongoing construction and deplorable road conditions. The court’s order, effective immediately, […]
J&K LG Shri Manoj Sinha attends Srinagar Heritage Festival to celebrate cultural legacy and inspire future growth
Srinagar, March 1, 2025 – The Srinagar Heritage Festival recently concluded with a celebration of the region’s rich cultural legacy, bringing together artisans, folk artists, and writers to commemorate their contributions to the region’s heritage. Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha, attended the event and praised the efforts of local artisans, artists, […]