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January 17, 2025, 01:19 PM - 2 min read
The Katra ropeway project remains contentious as Shrine Board officials and Sangharsh Samiti members continue discussions. Stakeholders raised concerns over local livelihoods and traditional track sanctity, with the Shrine Board reiterating its commitment to holistic development and stakeholder consultation.
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January 1, 2025, 12:35 PM - 4 min read
Eighteen detainees from protests against the Katra ropeway project were released, sparking celebrations in the town. The Jammu and Kashmir administration formed a committee to discuss the issue with protesters, suspending work on the project until talks are concluded.
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December 31, 2024, 05:25 PM - 3 min read
Eight youths are on a hunger strike, demanding the release of 18 members of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti who were detained during a protest march against the ropeway project in Katra.
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December 30, 2024, 04:54 PM - 3 min read
"The bandh will continue until the government shelves the ropeway project. It is a battle for survival and dignity, besides ensuring the continuance of the pilgrimage through Mata's traditional route," the Samiti spokesperson said.
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November 27, 2024, 05:33 PM - 3 min read
Shopkeepers, pony operators, and palanquin providers fear the project threatens their livelihood; J&K Lieutenant Governor asserts commitment to development while promising to address public concerns.
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