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Katra-bound coach develops crack, partially separates at Ludhiana; no injuries

A train coach suffered a structural failure near Ludhiana railway station. A portion of the S-2 coach separated shortly after departure. Toilet fittings fell onto the tracks. Passengers felt a jolt and rushed out. No one was injured. Railway officials detached the coach and attached a replacement. An inquiry is…

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A Rs 2,193 crore rail push: Govt greenlights Katra safety, Howrah-Delhi capacity and Chennai suburban boost

Indian Railways has greenlit three significant infrastructure projects totaling Rs 2,193 crore. These projects will boost safety on the Jammu-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra route. Capacity will be expanded on the busy Howrah-Delhi corridor. The Chennai suburban network will also see decongestion. These upgrades promise improved train punctuality and operational…

The Economic Times

Vaishno Devi or Kamakhya : Which Temple Started Navratri?

Navratri is one of the most powerful and widely celebrated festivals in India. For nine nights, devotees worship the divine feminine in her many forms, seeking strength, protection, and inner transformation. But have you ever wondered where this tradition truly began? Two names often come up in this discussion. The…

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7 Temples That Change Your Fate If Visited at the Right Time

“कालो हि दुरतिक्रमः” Time cannot be crossed or defeated. It shapes destiny, ripens karma, and opens doors that remain invisible in ordinary moments. In the Hindu spiritual tradition, time is not just a sequence of hours and days. It is sacred. Certain moments are believed to be charged with cosmic…

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At least 30 people killed in landslide as heavy rains batter northern India

Search and rescue operations are under way in response to a landslide near Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra area.

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Police detain protestors for opposing proposed Rs 250 cr ropeway project in Katra

The project, which is intended to link Tarakote Marg and Sanji Chhat over a 12-km route, has sparked widespread protests among locals. Read further on Dynamite News:

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J&K: Stones pelted amid protest by locals against Vaishno Devi ropeway project in Katra

Pony and palanquin owners, along with locals, pelted stones during their protest against the Mata Vaishno Devi ropeway project in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mainpuri: 3 Incidents of wall collapse due to heavy rain, 5 killed

Downpour in Mainpuri led to three incidents of wall collapses of houses of Rajalpur, Shivpuri and Katra, taking the lives of five people on Tuesday night. Read further on Dynamite News:

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J&K: Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra records highest number of pilgrims in a decade

The Holy cave shrine of Vaishno Devi in the Trikuta Hills of Katra town in the Reasi district has witnessed the arrival of over 95 lakh pilgrims this year, the highest in the past 10 years. Read further on Dynamite News:

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J&K: World’s highest rail bridge to be turned into a tourist spot soon

The world's highest steel arch rail bridge, spanning the Chenab River in Reasi district, Jammu, is undergoing development and will soon be turned into a prominent tourist attraction. The 1.3 km bridge, perched at a height of 359 m above the riverbed, surpasses the Eiffel Tower's height by 35 m,…

The Times of India

Rerouting Kanyakumari-Katra Himsagar Weekly Express via Konkan network would save 20 hours of travel time for Mangaluru passengers

By re-routing Kanyakumari-Sri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra (SVDK)-Kanyakumari Himsagar Weekly Express via the Konkan Railway network.

The Hindu

Four earthquakes hit Jammu region in a day, educational institutes shut

The two fresh earthquakes hit a day after a high-intensity one of magnitude 5.4 jolted the Doda district

The Hindu

WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to address U.P. BJP rally on June 11

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh will address a BJP rally at Katra on June 11, 2023 as part of the BJP’s ‘Mahasampark Abhiyan’ to mark completion of nine years of the Narendra Modi government

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J&K: 10 killed, 55 others injured after bus fell into deep gorge in Jammu

The bus was on its way to Katra from Amritsar when the incident took place near Jhajjar Kotli - about 15 km from Katra in Jammu district. Read further on Dynamite News:

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J&K: Huge Rush Witnessed At Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Ahead Of New Year

The Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu witnessed a huge rush of devotees on Saturday as serpentine queues were seen on the Trikota hills of Katra despite the severe cold conditions ahead of New Year. Read on for details:

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J-K Police Reviews Security Of Mata Vaishno Devi Temple Ahead Of New Year

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday conducted a security review of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine at Katra. Read on for details:

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J&K: Earthquake of 3.5 magnitude hits Katra

An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 occurred 62 km ENE of Katra, Jammu and Kashmir. Read more on Dynamite News

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Vaishno Devi Yatra to resume today after temporary suspension due to inclement weather

The movement of pilgrims to Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra town in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir will resume on Sunday morning after a temporary suspension due to inclement weather conditions on Saturday. Read more on Dynamite News:

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3.5 magnitude earthquake hits Katra belt of Jammu and Kashmir

The earthquake had a depth of five km with its epicentre lying 84 km east of Katra

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