Katra returns to normalcy after government frees protesters, halts ropeway work till amicable solution

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published 3 days ago
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 until concerns are addressed. Pilgrims returned to the town, and traffic movement was restored. The project aimed to help senior citizens, but locals feared losing their...

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Katra, Jammu and Kashmir

Place in Jammu & Kashmir, India
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..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago

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..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago

Katra town continues its shutdown for the third day against the proposed ropeway project, which locals believe would harm their livelihood and religious..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago


Vaishno Devi

Hindu mother goddess

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