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ropeway project news

Ropeway project to ease Hemkunt yatra, cut travel time: U’khand CM

Estimated to cost around ₹1,740 crore, the Hemkunt Sahib ropeway project will make the mountainous journey easier, safer, and more convenient, especially benefiting the elderly, women, and devotees with disabilities.
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 15, 2026 06:32 am IST

Vaishno Devi ropeway project approved by LG not us, says Omar in J&K assembly

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah during the Budget session of the legislative assembly, in Jammu, on Tuesday. (PTI)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 11, 2026 03:44 am IST

From Darjeeling ropeway to Surajkund fair: A list of recent swing mishaps

The Surajkund incident brought back haunted memories of similar accidents involving amusement rides and cable cars, that jolt India every year and cause multiple fatalities.
india news
Published on Feb 08, 2026 06:09 pm IST

Construction of ropeway finally begins in Sangam area; station work underway

Construction of ropeway finally begins in Sangam area; station work underway
others
Published on Dec 27, 2025 05:56 am IST

Protests in Jammu's Katra against proposed Vaishno Devi ropeway project

People take part in a protest march during the fourth day of a strike against a proposed ropeway project along the trek route to the Vaishno Devi shrine, at Katra in Reasi district, Jammu & Kashmir.
india news
Published on Oct 28, 2025 05:36 pm IST

Green nod sets the ball rolling for 13.79-km ropeway project in Shimla

The Tara Devi-Shimla Ropeway Project is being undertaken at a cost of ₹1,734.40 crore by the Ropeway and Rapid Transport System Development Corporation, under a public-private partnership (PPP) model with the Himachal Pradesh government. (HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Oct 16, 2025 05:54 am IST

Shimla ropeway project gets stage-1 in-principle approval

The 13.79 Km long ropeway is being constructed at the cost of ₹1,734.70 crore and it will connect major points across the city and will be completed in next four years, said Himachal deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri (File)
chandigarh news
Published on Oct 15, 2025 05:50 am IST

Construction of Dehradun-Mussoorie ropeway to resume soon: Officials

Construction work was halted following serious rainfall-induced damage at the site on September 15.
india news
Updated on Sept 21, 2025 12:01 pm IST

13.7-km ropeway project in Shimla gets final nod: Agnihotri

Aiming to decongest Shimla roads and boosting tourism, final approval has been granted for a 13.79-km ropeway project in Shimla. This was shared by deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri through a statement on Saturday. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Sept 07, 2025 05:30 am IST

Complete all preparations for Mauritius PM’s Kashi visit on time: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath offering prayers at Kaal Bhairav temple in Varanasi on Friday. (PTI PHOTO)
lucknow news
Updated on Aug 29, 2025 10:22 pm IST

Protest held against Bijali Mahadev Ropeway project in Kullu

People stage a protest against Bijli Mahadev ropeway project in Kullu. (Aqil Khan /HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 25, 2025 09:59 pm IST

Nandi Hills ropeway gets forest nod, foundation stone to be laid in May

The ropeway will start from the base of the hill, requiring about seven acres of land.
bengaluru news
Published on Apr 11, 2025 12:57 pm IST

Ropeway to reduce Gaurikund-Kedarnath travel time from 9 hours to 36 minutes

Security personnel stand guard outside the Kedarnath Temple as it remains closed during the Winter season, in Rudraprayag on Saturday.
india news
Published on Mar 05, 2025 08:54 pm IST

New tourist magnet in Kullu: Ropeway ride to Himachal’s hottest paragliding spot

Flying high in Kullu! A stunning ropeway to paragliding paradise is coming soon!
travel
Updated on Feb 25, 2025 01:04 pm IST

Sky-high views and zero traffic: Sikkim’s new ropeway will change Gangtok travel

Coming Soon: A Breathtaking Ropeway Ride Over Gangtok’s Scenic Landscapes!
travel
Updated on Feb 07, 2025 02:50 pm IST

Vaishno Devi ropeway project: High-level panel holds 4th consultation meet with stakeholders

Dr Bhan expressed his satisfaction with the meeting’s outcome stating that it concluded on a positive note with stakeholders committing to collaborative efforts for the region’s overall development. (File)
chandigarh news
Published on Jan 29, 2025 07:06 am IST

Watch: Farooq Abdullah sings Hindi bhajan during visit to Vaishno Devi base camp

Farooq Abdullah singing a Hindi bhajan in Katra on Thursday.
india news
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 10:51 am IST

Vaishno Devi ropeway project; Admn releases 18 Samiti leaders, normalcy returns to Katra as markets re-open

The proposed ₹250-crore project aims to connect Tarakote Marg with Sanji Chhat, facilitating access to the temple for elderly persons and others who struggle to climb the 13-km-long trek, a steep ascent to the cave shrine. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 06:16 am IST

Vaishno Devi ropeway project: Congress seeks release of detained leaders

The shrine board has proposed a ₹250 -crore ropeway project from Tarakote to Sanjichhat for old and medically unfit pilgrims. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Dec 31, 2024 10:47 pm IST

Katra shut for week against ropeway project, health check-up of youths on hunger strike conducted

Katra shut for week against ropeway project, health check-up of youths on hunger strike conducted
india news
Published on Dec 31, 2024 02:54 pm IST

Katra remains shut for 5th day against ropeway project; BJP MLA joins protesters

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board announced plans last month to install a ropeway to facilitate access to the temple for senior citizens, children and others who find the 13-km track to the cave shrine challenging. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Dec 29, 2024 10:37 pm IST

Sangharsh Samiti extends bandh against ropeway project by 72 hours in J&K’s Katra

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti called for a 72-hour shutdown, which began on Wednesday. It announced that all activities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Katra would remain suspended during the bandh. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 05:02 am IST

Shutdown in Katra against ropeway project enters second day, protesters launch hunger strike

Agitators clash with police personnel during the protest on Wednesday at Katra in Reasi district of J&K. (PTI)
chandigarh news
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 05:22 am IST

72-hour blockade in Katra against Vaishno Devi ropeway project sparks tension

Beginning in Katra on December 25, a 72-hour blockage was imposed on the Mata Vaishno Devi ropeway project
india news
Published on Dec 26, 2024 02:08 pm IST

Will take up issue of Vaishno Devi ropeway project before CM: Gulabgarh MLA

Hundreds of people on Sunday took out a rally through the main market in Katra, the base camp for pilgrims visiting Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, chanting slogans against the shrine board for setting up a ropeway along the trek. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 07:18 am IST

Hundreds in Jammu and Kashmir rally against Vaishno Devi ropeway project

Protesters clashing with police as the stir against the proposed ropeway project at the Vaishno Devi shrine at Katra turned violent. (PTI)
india news
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 03:05 am IST

Vaishno Devi Shrine Board begins talks with stakeholders over ropeway project

The ropeway project for the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine has triggered protests from local traders. (File)
chandigarh news
Published on Dec 03, 2024 10:07 pm IST

Ropeway would render thousands of labourers jobless, reconsider decision: Mehbooba

Former J&K chief minister and president of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP), Mehbooba Mufti, on Saturday, said that “pilgrimages should not be converted into places of tourism” and that “any move to create ropeway project at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi cave shrine from Tarakote Marg to Sanjichhat would render thousands of labourers jobless”. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Nov 30, 2024 11:09 pm IST

Kangana opposes Kullu ropeway project

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut (PTI file)
chandigarh news
Updated on Sept 29, 2024 08:38 am IST

Eco-friendly ropeway network to boost Shimla’s connectivity by 2025

Shimla: Low clouds cover the mountains after rainfall, in Shimla. Shimla to get India’s largest urban ropeway, second largest globally
travel
Published on Aug 01, 2024 06:51 pm IST
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