New Year rush swells at Vaishno Devi shrine as thousands throng Katra for blessings

December 31, 2025 1:40 PM

New Year rush swells at Vaishno Devi shrine as thousands throng Katra for blessings

A massive influx of pilgrims has been witnessed at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, with thousands of devotees arriving in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, to seek the blessings of the revered deity as the New Year approaches. The pilgrimage town is brimming with energy and devotion, as pilgrims from across the country gather to begin the New Year on a spiritual note. The shrine is experiencing heavy footfall, with a continuous stream of devotees. Many pilgrims are reaching the base camp well in adv...

Five dead, several injured in landslide near Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra

August 26, 2025 7:57 PM

Five dead, several injured in landslide near Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra

At least five people were killed and 10 others injured after heavy rains triggered a landslide near the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir’s Katra on Tuesday, officials said. Rescue teams rushed to the spot soon after the incident. The bodies and the injured were shifted to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Katra. “Rescue operation is underway. Five bodies have been brought to CHC Katra. Ten to eleven people are reportedly injured. We will share further information as it comes,”...

J-K: Search operation underway in Reasi after terror attack

September 16, 2024 6:37 PM

J-K: Search operation underway in Reasi after terror attack

A massive search operation is currently underway in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir following a horrific terror attack on Sunday evening that left at least 10 pilgrims dead and 33 others injured. The Indian Army, supported by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and drones, is combing through dense forest areas in and around the incident site. The tragic incident unfolded around 6:10 pm when terrorists ambushed a bus carrying pilgrims from the Shiv Khori shrine to Katra. The attack ...