Vaishno Devi
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Jammu court summons Crime Branch officer with records in Vaishno Devi 'fake silver' offerings row
India | Jul 15, 2026, 11:41 AM ISTA Jammu court has directed a Crime Branch inquiry officer to appear with records in the alleged Rs 500-crore Vaishno Devi fake silver offerings case. The complaint seeks an FIR into allegations of adulteration, misappropriation and record manipulation.
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Vaishno Devi pilgrimage suspended after shrine sees rush of 39,000 devotees in single day
Jammu and Kashmir | Mar 21, 2026, 09:02 PM ISTA massive 39,000 devotees had offered prayers at the Vaishno Devi shrine till late Saturday afternoon, after which the authorities announced suspending the yatra due to the rush.
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In pictures: Snowfall turns Vaishno Devi shrine into a stunning winter wonderland
India | Jan 25, 2026, 01:48 PM ISTThe high altitude areas in most parts of the Jammu region, including the famous tourist destinations of Patnitop, Nathatop, and Bhaderwah, experienced moderate to heavy snowfall.
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J-K: NMC withdraws approval for Vaishno Devi Medical College; MBBS students to be shifted
Jammu and Kashmir | Jan 06, 2026, 11:38 PM ISTAccording to NMC officials, cited by ANI, the decision follows findings of non-compliance with minimum standards during a surprise inspection and takes immediate effect.
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Vaishno Devi yatra registration halted till today morning amid huge rush, says shrine board
India | Jan 01, 2026, 12:05 AM ISTShree Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has suspended yatra registration till Thursday morning due to heavy crowds. Devotees have been advised to plan their visit carefully and follow official updates for a smooth pilgrimage experience.
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Yearender 2025: From Mahakumbh to Operation Sindoor, tracing India's major events
India | Dec 23, 2025, 03:38 PM IST2025 in India was a year of grand celebrations, sports triumphs, political shifts, and moments of tragedy.
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Vaishno Devi Yatra Restarts, Pilgrims Line Up at Registration Centres
News | Sep 18, 2025, 05:41 PM ISTVaishno Devi Yatra resumes as devotees flocked to registration centers to secure their spots. Long queues formed as pilgrims prepared for their sacred journey to the shrine in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, with safety measures in place for a smooth experience.
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Vaishno Devi Yatra resumes amid chants of 'Jai Mata Di' weeks after devastating landslide | Video
Jammu and Kashmir | Sep 17, 2025, 07:43 AM ISTThe pilgrimage was suspended on August 26, hours before a major landslide hit the route leading to the shrine that resulted in the human loss.
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Vaishno Devi Yatra to resume from today, subject to weather conditions
Jammu and Kashmir | Sep 17, 2025, 12:00 AM ISTThe Vaishno Devi Yatra is set to resume on September 17, 2025, after being suspended due to a landslide and adverse weather conditions, with the shrine board urging devotees to stay updated on the situation.
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Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra suspended until further orders
Jammu and Kashmir | Sep 13, 2025, 09:33 PM ISTThe Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra has been suspended once again till further orders. It was scheduled to commence from September 14.
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Vaishno Devi Yatra: Katra administrtion orders immediate evacuation of hotels amid landslide risk
Jammu and Kashmir | Aug 31, 2025, 09:19 PM ISTThe Katra administration orders the immediate evacuation of hotels and establishments in sensitive zones near the Vaishno Devi shrine amid landslide risks and ongoing yatra suspension.
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Vaishno Devi Yatra halted for sixth day; full refunds announced - Here's how to claim it
Jammu and Kashmir | Sep 01, 2025, 12:06 AM ISTThe Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), which manages the Yatra, suspended the pilgrimage on Tuesday until further orders. Katra and Trikuta hills, on which the Vaishno Devi Shrine is located, have been witnessing heavy rain since Friday morning.
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Vaishno Devi landslide: Three-member high-level committee formed to probe tragedy
Jammu and Kashmir | Aug 29, 2025, 11:47 PM ISTJammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha has ordered a high-level probe into the August 26 Vaishno Devi landslide near Adhkuwari. A three-member committee led by senior officials will investigate the incident, evaluate rescue efforts and suggest preventive SOPs.
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Swaraj Express stuck between Jammu and Katra for 24 hours, hundreds spent night inside halted train
Jammu and Kashmir | Aug 27, 2025, 01:37 PM ISTThe Swaraj Express was left stranded on the railway line between Jammu and Katra for 24 hours on Tuesday after the track was hit by boulders. A rescue operation was launched, but was delayed because the road near the railway line had also been damaged.
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Vaishno Devi landslide leaves 32 killed, life comes to standstill as rains lash Jammu | In Pics
India | Aug 27, 2025, 01:09 PM ISTAt least 32 people lost their lives after a landslide hit the Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra in Jammu on Tuesday amid heavy rainfall in the region. Jammu, like most parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, has been battered by heavy rains, badly affecting normal life in the region.
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PM Modi expresses grief over loss of lives in Vaishno Devi landslide
India | Aug 27, 2025, 12:40 PM ISTThe rescue operation is continuing along the Vaishno Devi route near Adhkuwari, where a landslide struck on Tuesday, killing al least 32 pilgrims and injuring 20.
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Vaishno Devi landslide: Death count rises to 32, rescue operations continue
Jammu and Kashmir | Aug 27, 2025, 11:46 AM ISTThe landslide struck at a point about halfway along the winding 12-km trek from Katra town to the hilltop shrine.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, August 26, 2025
India | Aug 26, 2025, 11:48 PM ISTThe United States has issued a draft notice detailing plans to implement an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian products from August 27, impacting more than USD 48 billion worth of India's exports to the US.
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Vaishno Devi landslide: 8 dead, 14 injured on Ardhkuwari route; several still feared trapped
Jammu and Kashmir | Aug 26, 2025, 11:34 PM ISTA landslide near Inderprastha Bhojnalaya at Ardhkuwari, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, has caused injuries and prompted rescue operations, while heavy rains have halted the Vaishno Devi Yatra and triggered flood alerts in Jammu districts.
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Vaishno Devi yatra temporarily suspended due to heavy rains in Katra
India | Aug 26, 2025, 02:36 PM ISTThe Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra has been temporarily suspended due to continuous heavy rainfall and worsening weather conditions in the Katra region.