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Katra remains shut for 5th day against ropeway project; BJP MLA joins protesters
1 week, 5 days ago

Katra remains shut for 5th day against ropeway project; BJP MLA joins protesters

Hindustan Times  

Katra, the base camp for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage in Jammu and Kashmir, remained shut for the fifth consecutive day on Sunday in protest against a proposed ropeway project in the Trikuta hills, with BJP MLA Baldev Raj Sharma threatening to sit on a hunger strike if those detained are not released within 24 hours. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi …

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

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Shutdown in Katra against ropeway project enters second day, protesters launch hunger strike
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Committee calls 72-hour bandh to protest against ropeway project
2 weeks, 3 days 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 …

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Greater Chennai Corporation plans solar-powered ropeway, creative garbage bins for Marina Beach
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Greater Chennai Corporation plans solar-powered ropeway, creative garbage bins for Marina Beach

The Hindu  

ChennaiThe Greater Chennai Corporation has announced plans to develop a solar-powered ropeway at the Marina Beach to provide ‘panoramic views of the coastline’, which stretches approximately 13 km along the Bay of Bengal. So, in parallel, the GCC plans to address waste management concerns by installing additional dustbins across Marina Beach to tackle the increased waste anticipated from higher tourist …

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Vaishno Devi Shrine Board begins talks with stakeholders over ropeway project
1 month, 1 week 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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Vaishno Devi shrine board approves ropeway project
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vaishno Devi shrine board approves ropeway project

Deccan Chronicle  

Jammu: The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has decided to implement the long-awaited ropeway project to facilitate safer and faster journey for the yatris. "The ropeway project will be a game changer, especially for those pilgrims who find it challenging to undertake the 13-kilometre steep trek to the shrine", SMVDSB CEO Anshul Garg said. "The board has finally decided …

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Video: PM Modi uses virtual reality headset to inspect Kashi ropeway project
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Video: PM Modi uses virtual reality headset to inspect Kashi ropeway project

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a day-long visit to his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi on Friday, used a virtual reality headset to inspect the Kashi ropeway project. These projects will give a boost to the development of Northern India along with Kashi," PM Modi said. Modi, referring to the consecration of Ram Lalla's idol on January …

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Nandi Hills will get a ropeway: Minister
3 years, 5 months ago

Nandi Hills will get a ropeway: Minister

The Hindu  

With more than 5,000 tourists visiting Nandi Hills every day, the Karnataka Tourism Department has decided to push a range of projects at the site to facilitate tourism. Yogeshwar visited Nandi Hills on July 23 to inspect development works undertaken for providing facilities to tourists. Speaking to reporters after the visit, the Minister said Nandi Hills would get a ropeway. …

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Kozhikode: Greens cry foul on ropeway plan
6 years, 1 month ago

Kozhikode: Greens cry foul on ropeway plan

Deccan Chronicle  

Kozhikode: The Wayanad ropeway project may end up as a curse if implemented without proper environment impact study, according to Greens and whistleblowers. The Western Ghats Development Company, launched to execute the project, plans to set it up on the most ecologically sensitive spot-the top of the 9th curve of wayanad ghat road, it is pointed out. One side of …

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