Road ministry sets up an empowered committee for ropeways standards and certificationThe Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has formed a 14-member Empowered Committee for Ropeways Technical Evaluation, Certification and...
20 Jun, 2025, 02.44 PM IST
Bids invited for preparing DPRs for setting up ropeway to Amarnath cave shrine in J&KThe Jammu and Kashmir government has invited bids for detailed project reports for the development of three major ropeways, including one f...
22 Mar, 2025, 04.31 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir becoming hub of ropeways, tunnels: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the ongoing infrastructure development in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing projects like road connec...
14 Jan, 2025, 01.33 PM IST
Vaishno Devi ropeway row: Two detained in fresh protest, FIR against eightShopkeepers and laborers in Katra protested a proposed ropeway project, leading to clashes with police and the detention of two protest lea...
27 Nov, 2024, 11.54 PM IST
Direct chopper services from Jammu to Mata Vaishnodevi Bhawan to commence from June 18The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDB) has announced that helicopter services will begin from June 18 to the Bhawan cave shrine of...
11 Jun, 2024, 03.47 PM IST
Protest in Katra against proposed Vaishno Devi ropeway projectThe Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) recently approved a Rs 250-crore passenger ropeway project between Tarakote Marg to Sanji ...
28 Feb, 2023, 08.21 PM IST
Vaishno Devi Ropeway: A Rs 250 crore ropeway to cut travel time from 6 hours to 6 minutes; Here's everything to knowAs construction on a Rs. 250 crore ropeway gets underway, the challenging trek to Vaishno Devi may soon be history. The three-year-long pro...
16 Feb, 2023, 01.15 PM IST
Pilgrimage to shrines like Kedarnath, Hemkund Sahib to get easierAs of now, pilgrims have to trek from Gaurikund making it difficult for many to reach. Even though a chopper service is in place, many can'...
30 Aug, 2021, 10.34 AM IST
Now you can cover distance between Vaishno Devi & Bhairon temple in just 3 minutes via ropewayThe fare for the ropeway is Rs 100 per person and the service will be operational only during the daytime.
24 Dec, 2018, 04.50 PM IST
Alternate route to Vaishno Devi shrine opened to pilgrims; PM to formally inaugurate it on May 19Tarakote Marg will, however, be formally inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 19.
13 May, 2018, 05.15 PM IST
BJP accuses Jammu & Kashmir government of neglecting Jammu regionThe BJP leader said the discrimination is being faced by the people of the region in the matter of development of roads, infrastructure, ir...
13 Jun, 2016, 07.21 PM IST
Tourism in Jammu my prime focus, says Mehbooba MuftiShe said there is no dearth of nature destinations in Jammu and with its treasure trove of heritage sites, the city will attract a huge foo...
30 Apr, 2016, 03.31 AM IST
Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh receiving equitable attention: Omar AbdullahOmar Abdullah today said he had ensured equitable and inclusive development for Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh.
25 Feb, 2014, 12.53 PM IST
- Supreme Court nod likely for proposed Kud-Patnitop ropeway: J&K government
The J&K government is hopeful to get clearance from the Supreme for the proposed ropeway connecting Kud with Patnitop.
18 Nov, 2013, 06.08 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir government planning several ropeways in JammuIn an effort to boost tourism in three regions, Jammu and Kashmir government is planning to construct several ropeways in the state
03 Jun, 2013, 07.49 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly appeals people for safe passage of tourist seasonThe state recorded highest ever tourist influx in 2011 and 2012, with 13.11 lakh tourists, including 37,000 foreigners visiting Kashmir Val...
19 Mar, 2013, 11.48 AM IST
- Jammu & Kashmir government to submit Patnitop ropeway project to Centre
The Jammu and Kashmir government will submit the much-touted ropeway project at Patnitop hill resort in the state, to the Environment Minis...
05 Jul, 2011, 04.01 PM IST