High-level security being set up for Amarnath Yatra; vigilance boosted for Vaishno DeviSecurity agencies are implementing a robust multi-layered security mechanism for the annual Amarnath Yatra, commencing July 3. Heightened v...
24 May, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Railways clears Katra slope works, Kiul-Jhajha 3rd line project in Rs 1,200 crore safety pushThe Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has said that these works reflect the Government's commitment to ensuring safe and reliable co...
20 May, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
A Rs 2,193 crore rail push: Govt greenlights Katra safety, Howrah-Delhi capacity and Chennai suburban boostIndian Railways has greenlit three significant infrastructure projects totaling Rs 2,193 crore. These projects will boost safety on the Jam...
19 May, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express starts today: Check schedule, stoppages, fares, train number, travel time and moreThe first Vande Bharat Express service between Jammu and Srinagar commenced on May 2, 2026, significantly reducing travel time to five hour...
02 May, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat, services from May 2Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the first direct Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar. This 20-coach train connects ...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Vaishno Devi offerings case exposes toxic metal in silver: How this adulterant, if present in your jewellery, can damage lungs, kidneys & raise cancer riskA major controversy has emerged at the Vaishno Devi Temple after investigations found that much of the “silver” donated by devotees contain...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Vaishno Devi 'silver' offerings scam: Mint finds toxic fake metal in donationsSilver offerings at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine are not pure silver. Assayers found offerings contained only 5-6% silver, with the rest being ...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Vaishno Devi Yatra postponed till further orders due to heavy rainfallThe Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra, initially suspended due to heavy rainfall and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir, remains postponed until further...
14 Sep, 2025, 06.24 AM IST
Northern Railway September 2025 update: Full list of restored trains, new stoppages, & timing changesNorthern Railway will restore several trains from September 2025. This will ease passenger travel. Key trains like Pooja Express and Swaraj...
05 Sep, 2025, 06.42 PM IST
Shree Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra remains suspended for sixth consecutive dayThe Shree Mata Vaishno Devi yatra has been suspended for six days following a devastating landslide near the Vaishno Devi temple in Katra, ...
31 Aug, 2025, 10.54 AM IST
Train cancelled today: Which trains are affected in Jammu Division? Full list of suspended, diverted & terminated services hereDue to severe soil erosion and flash floods affecting the Chakki River, rail traffic in the Jammu Division faces temporary suspension. Nort...
27 Aug, 2025, 02.37 PM IST
Vande Bharat Express enroute Amritsar from Mata Vaishno Devi Katra reaches destination after PM Modi flags off trainPrime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off the Vande Bharat Express from Katra to Amritsar, fulfilling a long-pending public demand...
11 Aug, 2025, 06.09 PM IST
With 94.8 lakh visitors, Vaishno Devi Shrine records second highest number of pilgrims in decadeThe Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine recorded 94.83 lakh devotees in 2024, the second-highest in a decade. Board CEO, Anshul Garg, reported on...
01 Jan, 2025, 10.15 AM IST
Massive fire breaks out at Vaishno Devi shrine forest area; no damages reportedAs of now, no damage has been reported and the Yatra is conducted smoothly. Also, Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh tweeted "We are in...
22 Dec, 2021, 02.50 PM IST
Over 2.7 lakh pilgrims visit Vaishno Devi during NavratrasAs many as 2,76,286 pilgrims visited the holy town at Katra to pay obeisance at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine during the Navratra festival.
23 Oct, 2015, 05.30 PM IST
Indian Railways starts new train for Katra from Kalka for Vaishno Devi pilgrimsThe inaugural run of Kalka - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra train will be from Kalka at 1.40 PM today and from Katra at 9.30 PM tomorrow.
30 May, 2015, 12.37 PM IST
RBI to issue Rs 5 coins on Vaishno Devi Shrine Board's 25 years"The face of the coin shall bear Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar with the legend Satyamev Jayate inscribed below," RBI said.
21 May, 2013, 08.38 PM IST