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Northern Railway extends special train services to Vaishno Devi

Jammu: The Northern Railway of Jammu Division on Wednesday announced an extension of its special reserved train services between New Delhi and...

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Landslide hits old track to Vaishno Devi shrine in JK’s Reasi; 6 pilgrims injured

Jammu: At least six pilgrims were injured after a landslide hit the old route to the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and...

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‘Families of detained Samiti leaders threaten self-immolation’: Katra protests escalate, shutdown hits day 7

Jammu: The shutdown in Katra, the base camp for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, against the proposed ropeway project intensified after...

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72-hour Katra bandh announced against Rs 250 crore Vaishno Devi ropeway project

Katra: A 72-hour shutdown by pony operators, shopkeepers, and other business owners is set to begin on Wednesday in protest against a...

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Katra observes shutdown to protest Vaishno Devi ropeway project

Jammu: Katra, the base camp for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage in Jammu and Kashmir, observed a shutdown on Wednesday to oppose the...

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Katra ropeway project protest: Two union heads, including Congress leader, arrested

Jammu: Two labour union leaders, including a Congress leader, have been arrested following violent clashes between traders and police on Monday in...

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‘Would harm local economy’: Shopkeepers, pony owners begin strike against ₹250 crore Vaishno Devi ropeway project

Jammu: Shopkeepers, pony owners, and palanquin operators launched a 72-hour strike on Friday, opposing the Rs250-crore ropeway project proposed by the Shri...

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Vaishno Devi Shrine Board launches drone-based afforestation on Trikuta Hills

Jammu: The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) launched a drone-based afforestation project on Tuesday to increase green cover on Trikuta...

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Railways to run 3 special trains to ferry Vaishno Devi pilgrims

Jammu: Ahead of tourist season with ensuing summer vacations in the schools and other institutions across the country, Northern Railways has decided...