Tag: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK)

Vaishno Devi Yatra Halted for 14th Day Amid Landslides and Safety Concerns

Officials said persistent rainfall has damaged stretches of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway and trekking tracks leading to the shrine, making movement unsafe.

September 8, 2025

30 Dead in Landslide Near Vaishno Devi Shrine; Rescue, Relief Ops Underway

Railway connectivity in the region has also been hit, with soil erosion and flash floods in the Chakki river forcing suspension of traffic on the Pathankot Cantt–Kandrori line.

August 27, 2025

10 Amarnath Pilgrims Injured in Bus Accident While En Route to Vaishno Devi in J&K’s Kulgam

The pilgrims, all reportedly from Madhya Pradesh, were returning from the Amarnath Yatra and heading toward Vaishno Devi when the incident occurred.

July 13, 2025

“Proud Moment for India”: Vande Bharat Loco Pilot Hails Railway Workers’ Role in Overcoming Himalayan Challenges

The newly launched Vande Bharat Express trains will cut travel time between Katra and Srinagar to just about three hours, from the current 6–7 hours by road.

June 6, 2025