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October 24, 2025, 04:30 PM - 3 min read
Nearly two months on when the tragedy happened, a court in Jammu and Kashmir has sought an action-taken report from police over a complaint seeking that Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) officials be booked for alleged criminal negligence that resulted in the deaths of 34 pilgrims in a landslide en route to the cave shrine in Reasi district in August.
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October 4, 2025, 12:46 PM - 2 min read
The Yatra has been suspended due to an inclement weather advisory issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for October 5 to 7.
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October 1, 2025, 04:50 PM - 3 min read
As Shardiya Navratri concluded on Wednesday, a heartening revelation was made by the authorities with reagrd to increase in footfall of the pilgrims with over 1.70 lakh devotees said to have paid obeisance at the Mata Vaishno Devi temple during Navratri. All these days the jubilant devotees were seen coming in hordes with chants of ‘Jai Mata Di’ and bhajans echoing throughout Katra, the base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi.
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September 15, 2025, 05:25 PM - 3 min read
The pilgrimage to Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Cave Shrine, which was scheduled to begin on September 14, remained suspended today for the 21st consecutive day from base camp Katra in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Even as Shrine Board is bracing up preparedness for upcoming Navratras, inclement weather is preventing the authorities not to allow resumption of the pilgrimage.
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September 14, 2025, 02:27 PM - 2 min read
The resumption of Yatra was announced, the shrine board expressed gratitude to the pilgrims for their patience during the suspension of the Yatra.
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September 12, 2025, 01:27 PM - 2 min read
Earlier, the yatra was suspended on August 26 following a deadly landslide in the Adhkuwari region, killing 36 pilgrims and leaving 20 more injured.
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March 31, 2025, 07:52 PM - 2 min read
According to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, the Board has made extensive arrangements to ensure a smooth and spiritually enriching pilgrimage experience for all visitors.
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March 16, 2025, 05:00 PM - 3 min read
Alongside monetary offerings, gold and silver donations have also surged, with gold increasing from over 9 kg to 27.7 kg and silver from 753 kg to over 3,424 kg during the same period, as reported by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB).
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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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