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

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on November 25, 2024
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
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Katra, Jammu and Kashmir

Place in Jammu & Kashmir, India
Katra, the base camp for Vaishno Devi temple resumed normalcy after a week-long shutdown. The government released 18 protesters and suspended the ropeway project..
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The shutdown in Katra town, Jammu against the proposed ropeway project continues into its sixth day, extended until Jan 1 by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh..
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Jammu's deputy chief minister, Surinder Choudhary, condemned the proposed ropeway project in Katra, arguing it threatens 40,000 livelihoods. The town, a base..
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Katra, the base camp for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, remains shut for the fifth day due to protests against a proposed ropeway project. BJP MLA Baldev Raj..
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Katra town continues its shutdown for the third day against the proposed ropeway project, which locals believe would harm their livelihood and religious..
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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...
on November 25, 2024 • 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...
on November 20, 2024 • DNA

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