The Vaishno Devi Shrine and several hill resorts across Jammu and Kashmir, including Bhaderwah, Patnitop and Batote, received the season’s first snowfall. The snowfall ended a dry spell and is expected to boost tourism, while authorities urged caution due to slippery roads
23 January,2026 07:14 PM IST | Reasi | mid-day online correspondent
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board temporarily suspended registrations in Katra as thousands of devotees arrived for New Year 2026. The move aims to ensure crowd safety and smooth management. Registrations are expected to resume after a review of crowd density
01 January,2026 11:09 AM IST | Katra | ANI
Pilgrim footfall at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine fell sharply in 2025 due to security concerns and prolonged weather disruptions, officials said. The year saw multiple setbacks, with the Pahalgam terror attack in April that left 26 persons dead and prompted heightened security measures across the region
29 December,2025 05:11 PM IST | Jammu | PTI
The Vaishno Devi Yatra has resumed after weeks of suspension due to heavy rains and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir. With improved weather and safety measures in place, devotees have begun their spiritual journey again, expressing gratitude as authorities reopened the sacred pilgrimage route
08 October,2025 03:38 PM IST | Katra | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
