Protest over Vaishno Devi Ropeway Project turns violent in J&K

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Pony and palanquin owners protesting a new ropeway project near the Vaishno Devi shrine clashed with police in Katra, leaving one officer injured. The protesters, concerned about losing their livelihoods, extended their strike after negotiations failed. They are demanding the project's cancellation or financial compensation,...

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Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)

Region administered by India
J&K MP Engineer Rashid, currently held in Tihar Jail on terror-funding charges, pleaded with a Delhi court for interim bail to attend the Parliament session. He..
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Vaishno Devi Temple

A major Hindu temple

Katra, Jammu and Kashmir

Place in Jammu & Kashmir, India
With the expected commissioning of the train service in phases, the Railways have completed 255 kilometers out of the 272 kilometers of the USBRL project,..
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Pony and palanquin owners protesting a new ropeway project near the Vaishno Devi shrine clashed with police in Katra, leaving one officer injured. The...
4 hours ago • IndiaTimes

Officials stated that following the finalization of the decision, groundwork for the project is expected to commence soon. The ropeway will connect the Tarakote...
5 days ago • DNA

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