Katra ropeway row: J-K administration announces release of 18 detained protesters | Details
1 week, 2 days ago

Katra ropeway row: J-K administration announces release of 18 detained protesters | Details

India TV News  

Katra ropeway row: As many as 18 people detained during demonstrations against the proposed ropeway project in Katra, the base camp for the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu, were released on Tuesday. They arrived in Katra to jubilant celebrations, where hundreds of people welcomed them," said a spokesperson for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti. It should be noted here that Katra the basecamp of Mata Vaishnodevi remained shut for one week due to the shutdown against against the proposed ropeway project in the Trikuta hills of Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti called for the shutdown last Wednesday, declaring that all activities in Katra would remain suspended during the bandh.

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Katra strike enters 7th day, know why locals are protesting against the ropeway project
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1 week, 3 days ago

Katra strike enters 7th day, know why locals are protesting against the ropeway project

India TV News  

Tensions in Katra intensify with the protest against the Vaishno Devi ropeway entering the seventh day on Tuesday. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti called for the shutdown on Wednesday to protest against the proposed ropeway project in Trikuta hills of Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district. Health check-up of youths on hunger strike The health department officials conducted a full …

Sangharsh Samiti extends bandh against ropeway project by 72 hours in J&K’s Katra
1 week, 6 days ago

Sangharsh Samiti extends bandh against ropeway project by 72 hours in J&K’s Katra

Hindustan Times  

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti on Friday night extended the bandh by 72 hours to press for the fulfilment of their demands, including shelving the proposed ropeway project and releasing detained protesters in Katra, the base camp of the Mata Vaishno Devi temple. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti called for a 72-hour shutdown, which began on …

Shutdown in Katra against ropeway project enters second day, protesters launch hunger strike
2 weeks ago

Shutdown in Katra against ropeway project enters second day, protesters launch hunger strike

Hindustan Times  

A shutdown in Katra, the base camp for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage in Jammu and Kashmir, against a proposed ropeway project entered its second day on Thursday, with the protesters sitting on a hunger strike to press for the release of those detained by police the day before. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti has called for a 72-hour …

Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Committee calls 72-hour bandh to protest against ropeway project
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Committee calls 72-hour bandh to protest against ropeway project

Op India  

The Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Committee has called for a 72-hour bandh in Katra starting Wednesday to oppose the Rs 250 crore ropeway project near the Vaishno Devi shrine. This protest follows previous demonstrations, including a complete shutdown in Katra on December 18, where local businesses and service providers suspended operations to voice their opposition. The Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board …

Vaishno Devi ropeway: Protestors call 72-hour shutdown in Katra, security forces conduct flag march
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Vaishno Devi ropeway: Protestors call 72-hour shutdown in Katra, security forces conduct flag march

India TV News  

As the protest against the Vaishno Devi ropeway project intensifies, the protestors called for a 72-hour bandh in Katra starting Wednesday. They argue that the project would endanger the livelihood of local traders, labourers, pony wallas and service providers in Katra which is the base camp for pilgrims visiting Vaishno Devi. Protest against Shrine board-approved project It must be noted …

Will take up issue of Vaishno Devi ropeway project before CM: Gulabgarh MLA
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Will take up issue of Vaishno Devi ropeway project before CM: Gulabgarh MLA

Hindustan Times  

National Conference MLA from Gulabgarh assembly constituency Engineer Khurshied Ahmed on Monday met leaders of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti and assured to raise their demand before the chief minister Omar Abdullah. Hundreds of people on Sunday took out a rally through the main market in Katra, the base camp for pilgrims visiting Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi …

Vaishno Devi Shrine Board begins talks with stakeholders over ropeway project
1 month ago

Vaishno Devi Shrine Board begins talks with stakeholders over ropeway project

Hindustan Times  

In a bid to reach a consensus and bring an end to the stalemate over the proposed ropeway project between Tarakote Marg and Sanji Chhat, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, on Tuesday, started negotiations with the stakeholders. The ropeway project for the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine has triggered protests from local traders. “The process of negotiation has started with …

Ropeway would render thousands of labourers jobless, reconsider decision: Mehbooba
1 month, 1 week ago

Ropeway would render thousands of labourers jobless, reconsider decision: Mehbooba

Hindustan Times  

Former J&K chief minister and president of the People’s Democratic Party,, Mehbooba Mufti, on Saturday, said that “pilgrimages should not be converted into places of tourism” and that “any move to create ropeway project at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi cave shrine from Tarakote Marg to Sanjichhat would render thousands of labourers jobless”. She requested lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha to reconsider …

Vaishno Devi ropeway row: Two detained in fresh protest, FIR against eight
1 month, 1 week ago

Vaishno Devi ropeway row: Two detained in fresh protest, FIR against eight

Deccan Chronicle  

Katra/Jammu: Two representatives of labourers and shopkeepers in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district were on Wednesday detained after fresh protests at the Katra base camp against a proposed ropeway project along the trek route to the Vaishno Devi shrine. Protestors, led by Bhupinder Singh and Sohan Chand, took out a rally against the proposed ropeway project. Station house officer Katra …

Vaishno Devi ropeway row: Two detained in fresh protest in J-K's Reasi, FIR against eight others
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Vaishno Devi ropeway row: Two detained in fresh protest in J-K's Reasi, FIR against eight others

India TV News  

Vaishno Devi ropeway row: Two representatives of labourers and shopkeepers in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district were detained on Wednesday following fresh protests at the Katra base camp against a proposed ropeway project along the trek to the Vaishno Devi shrine. They assaulted the on-duty police party unexpectedly with fists and blows and also attempted to harm the policemen using …

Vaishno Devi Ropeway Project: How will ₹250-crore plan benefit pilgrims and why are locals protesting?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Vaishno Devi Ropeway Project: How will ₹250-crore plan benefit pilgrims and why are locals protesting?

Live Mint  

Protests erupted in Katra on Monday after the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board proposed a ropeway project along the trek to the shrine. A leader of the shopkeepers' association, Prabhat Singh, said, "We will not allow the ropeway project to be implemented in Katra. Fearing that the project would devastate their livelihoods, locals grew sceptical of the new venture …

Policeman injured as protest against Vaishno Devi ropeway project turns violent
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Policeman injured as protest against Vaishno Devi ropeway project turns violent

Hindustan Times  

Protests against the ₹250 crore ropeway project along the trek route to the Vaishno Devi shrine took a violent turn on Monday, leaving a policeman injured. Katra: People take part in a protest march during the fourth day of a strike against a proposed ropeway project along the trek route to the Vaishno Devi shrine, at Katra in Reasi district, …

Violent Protests Erupt In J&K's Katra Over Vaishno Devi Ropeway Project
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Violent Protests Erupt In J&K's Katra Over Vaishno Devi Ropeway Project

ABP News  

A clash has been erupted between protestors and police at the Katra base camp in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. The development came amidst the march by shopkeepers and labourers against a proposed ropeway project along the trek route which is heading towards the Vaishno Devi shrine. Amid chants of "Bharat Mata ki Jai," hundreds of protesters marched …

SHO hurt, CRPF truck damaged as protest against Vaishno Devi ropeway project turns violent in Katra
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SHO hurt, CRPF truck damaged as protest against Vaishno Devi ropeway project turns violent in Katra

Hindustan Times  

A police officer was injured and the windshield of a Central Reserve Police Force truck damaged as protests against the proposed Vaishno Devi ropeway project turned violent in Katra on Monday. Protesters clashing with police as the stir against the proposed ropeway project at the Vaishno Devi shrine at Katra turned violent. In limbo since 2021 amid stiff opposition by …

Jammu and Kashmir: Why shopkeepers spearheaded protest in Vaishno Devi?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Why shopkeepers spearheaded protest in Vaishno Devi?

India TV News  

The shopkeepers and labourers on Sunday took out a protest rally on the third day of their strike, the officials said. The protests started on November 20 after Shrine board announced to proceed with ropeway project. They are protesting against the proposed ropeway project along the trek leading to the Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in J-K's Reasi district. …

Minor landslide hits new track to Vaishno Devi shrine in J&K
3 years ago

Minor landslide hits new track to Vaishno Devi shrine in J&K

India Today  

The new track to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district was briefly closed on Wednesday following a minor landslide, while helicopter services remained suspended owing to inclement weather, officials said. The landslide struck the new track at Panchi late in the afternoon amid heavy rains, prompting the authorities to suspend the …

Devotees Start Thronging Vaishno Devi Shrine as Authorities Reopen Religious Places in J-K
4 years, 4 months ago

Devotees Start Thronging Vaishno Devi Shrine as Authorities Reopen Religious Places in J-K

News 18  

Khushvinder Singh is part of a 12-member group from Jammu who reached Katra before dawn to pay obeisance at the famous Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Singh had reached Katra, the base camp for the pilgrims visiting Vaishno Devi shrine, around 4 am and was among the first batch to offer …

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