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vaishno devi shrine news

Ludhiana: Dehradun man dies, son critical as car rams into stationary vehicle

Narendra’s wife, Raatesh, 44, and daughter, Ria, 16, who were travelling in the rear seat, escaped with minor injuries. (HT File)
Published on Jun 18, 2026 04:50 am IST

Ludhiana: Teen dies as armyman’s car rams into e-rickshaw

The damaged car after the accident in Ludhiana on Sunday. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 15, 2026 03:32 am IST

Srinagar-Katra Vande Bharat to halt at Reasi from October 29

According to an official order, the train will stop at Reasi for two minutes in both directions (HT Photo)
Published on Oct 25, 2025 07:46 am IST

Vaishno Devi Yatra postponed till further orders due to heavy rainfall

Banganga entrance gate as Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra continues to remain suspended.
Updated on Sept 14, 2025 07:29 am IST

Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage likely to resume next week

The yatra remained suspended for the 12th consecutive day on Saturday.
Published on Sept 06, 2025 08:34 pm IST

Jammu-Srinagar highway remains shut; Mughal Road reopens

Restoration work underway on Jammu-Srinagar NH, in Udhampur, on Friday. (ANI)
Published on Sept 06, 2025 07:54 am IST

Landslide hits Vaishno Devi route again, base camp records highest rainfall

Some of the pilgrims who are in Katra are offering prayers at the 'Darshani Deodi' (main entrace of the route to the shrine).
Updated on Sept 03, 2025 05:12 pm IST

Jammu floods: 32 dead; schools shut, internet badly hit, trains cancelled

A temple lies partially submerged in floodwaters after heavy rain induced a rise in the water level of river Tawi in Jammu on August 26, 2025.
Updated on Aug 27, 2025 12:34 pm IST

Vaishno Devi Yatra temporarily suspended amid heavy rainfall in Jammu

In June a landslide triggered by rains blocked the new track to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills, in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir
Updated on Aug 26, 2025 05:59 pm IST

J&K: One pilgrim dead, 9 injured as landslide hits Vaishno Devi track

Restoration work underway after a landslide struck the old track to the Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. (PTI Photo)
Published on Jul 21, 2025 07:30 pm IST

Heatwave in Valley: Expect relief from June 25 onwards

Youngsters play in a stream during a hot day on the outskirts of Srinagar, on Monday. (PTI)
Published on Jun 24, 2025 05:38 am IST

Vaishno Devi sees huge rush as more than 2 lakh devotees pay obeisance in five days, shrine board enhances facilities

The shrine recorded a footfall of over 48,000 pilgrims on Saturday. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 05, 2025 09:02 am IST

Devotees throng Vaishno Devi shrine on first day of Navratras

The Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra has been decorated for the nine-day festivities. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 31, 2025 05:24 am IST

Influencer Orry, 7 others booked for consuming alcohol near Vaishno Devi Shrine

The case was registered under section 223 (disobeying orders given by a public servant) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). (HT file photo)
Published on Mar 18, 2025 09:54 am IST

'Tough message': J&K cops on case against Orry at Vaishno Devi base camp

Bollywood's BFF Orry and seven others allegedly ate non-vegetarian diet and consumed alcohol near Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra.
Published on Mar 17, 2025 12:54 pm IST

Orry, 7 others booked for allegedly consuming alcohol near Vaishno Devi shrine

Orry, aka Orhan Awatramani, booked for allegedly consuming alcohol near Vaishno Devi shrine.
Published on Mar 17, 2025 11:47 am IST

Trip beyond Vaishno Devi: Jammu’s new pilgrim tourism circuit unveiled

From temples to tourist hotspots: Jammu’s pilgrim tourism gets a makeover.
Updated on Mar 04, 2025 04:06 pm IST

PM Modi to virtually inaugurate Jammu DRM’s office on January 6

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (PTI)
Updated on Jan 05, 2025 08:08 am IST

Shutdown in Jammu's Katra today in protest over 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, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024.
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 07:13 am IST

Policeman injured as protest against Vaishno Devi ropeway project turns violent

Katra: 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 on Monday.
Published on Nov 25, 2024 10:16 pm IST

Landslide on Vaishno Devi route amid heavy rain in Katra, yatra resumes via…

A landslide occurred on the Shree Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra route near southern Deori.
Updated on Aug 15, 2024 02:56 pm IST

Seven-month old girl abducted from Ludhiana railway station

The girl who has been abducted from Ludhiana railway station.
Published on Jun 30, 2024 09:33 pm IST

Reasi terror attack: 9 killed, LG announces 10 lakh ex-gratia | Top Updates

Reasi: The damaged bus after it plunged into a gorge following an alleged attack by suspected terrorists, in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Updated on Jun 10, 2024 11:23 am IST

Season’s first snowfall in Srinagar, Shimla

Tourists and locals enjoy on The Ridge in Shimla after season’s first snowfall on Thursday. (Deepak Sansta/HT)
Updated on Feb 01, 2024 10:17 pm IST

Old cave of Vaishno Devi Shrine to remain open for darshan twice a day

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine. (HT File)
Published on Jan 14, 2024 12:31 pm IST

Rajasthan pilgrims robbed of 1 lakh in Ludhiana

Rajasthan pilgrims were robbed of 1 lakh in Ludhiana (HT FILE)
Updated on Jul 23, 2023 11:29 pm IST

Mata Vaishno Devi yatra on new track suspended amid heavy rainfall in Katra

Chopper service to the shrine has also been suspended because of inclement weather. (HT File)
Published on Jul 19, 2023 11:41 am IST

15-cr skywalk at Vaishno Devi shrine to be ready by Sept 15

Following a stampede on January 1 last year that left 12 pilgrims dead and scores injured, J&K lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha had conceived the project to check multi-directional flow and chaos at the sanctum sanctorum with an aim to streamline the pilgrimage and ensure no such incident occurred again.
Updated on Jul 14, 2023 12:43 am IST

Morning brief: 9 pilgrims killed after Amritsar-Katra bus falls in gorge in J&K

“Eight pilgrims have died and over 50 injured,” said Ajat Manhas, a local police officer.
Published on May 30, 2023 09:14 am IST

8 killed as bus carrying pilgrims from Amritsar to Katra falls into gorge

This is the second such accident in the area since May 21. (ANI)
Updated on May 30, 2023 08:47 am IST