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Katra, April 10, 2026: The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) reiterated its commitment to developing world-class sports infrastructure and nurturing talent following the historic performance of para-archer Payal Nag on the international stage.The 18-year-old, trained at the Shrine...

Upon assuming the role of Deputy Inspector General of Police for the Udhampur–Reasi Range, the DIG conducted a thorough visit to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine and Katra to review security arrangements, particularly along the route to the Bhawan.During the visit, inspections were carried...

Jammu, April 7 Authorities conducted a comprehensive security review at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday, and directed maintaining a high level of alertness to ensure smooth pilgrimage, police said.Security arrangements around the shrine and...

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has announced the first-ever Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Half Marathon 2026, inviting participants to combine faith with fitness in a unique spiritual sporting event. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the marathon, scheduled for May 10, 2026, will...

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has announced the first-ever Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Half Marathon 2026, inviting participants to combine faith with fitness in a unique spiritual sporting event.Scheduled for May 10, 2026, the marathon will be held at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sports...

Katra, the base camp for the holy Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, is experiencing a significant increase in the number of devotees as the ongoing Navratri festival draws pilgrims from across the country.Devotees continue to arrive in large numbers, steadily making their way to Katra to...

In Jammu and Kashmir, the sacred shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, located on the Trikuta Hills in the Reasi district, is experiencing a large influx of devotees as the ongoing Chaitra Navratri festival continues to draw pilgrims from across the country. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports...

Ammu, March 24 The Indian Railways will soon operate the Vande Bharat Express train from Katra in J-K to Amritsar in Punjab via Gurdaspur and Batala instead of Jalandhar, officials said.The premium train will depart from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra at 6:40 am and reach Amritsar at 11:40 am on...

Jammu, March 24 – Police in the Reasi district of J&K reunited two missing persons with their families on Tuesday, bringing relief to worried relatives.The police stated that, in line with its commitment to public safety and citizen assistance, it successfully traced and reunited two missing...

In Jammu and Kashmir, the holy shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi is experiencing a significant increase in the number of pilgrims visiting during the ongoing Navratri festival. Over 200,000 devotees have paid their respects in the first six days. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the...

Jammu, March 22 – A large number of pilgrims arrived at the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine base camp, Katra, in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, and they are now proceeding towards the shrine as the Navratri festival gains momentum.The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB)...

March 22, New Delhi: Registration for the Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra resumed early Sunday morning after being suspended the previous evening due to a massive influx of devotees at Katra.Despite the temporary suspension, the pilgrimage continued smoothly. The high number of visitors is attributed...

Jammu, March 19 Braving the rain and bitter chill with fervent chants of "Jai Mata Di", thousands of devotees trekked along the winding path to the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi atop the Trikuta hills on the first day of Navratri, to pay obeisance to the deity.The fresh floral decorations...

Jammu, March 16 The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board on Monday reviewed arrangements for the smooth conduct of pilgrimage to the cave shrine during the upcoming Chaitra Navratri, which begins on March 19, and said that additional security personnel would be deployed during the period to...

KATRA, March 16: As the holy Navratri approaches, stakeholders in Katra, the base camp for pilgrims visiting the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, are hopeful for a better pilgrimage season this year.The previous year proved difficult for the yatra and the local economy due to several adverse...

March 14, New Delhi – The Jammu Division of Northern Railway has announced an extension of the special reserved train service between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to accommodate the increasing number of devotees visiting for Darshan during Chaitra Navratri.Special Train No...

Considering the increase in passenger traffic and the convenience for devotees, the Jammu Railway Division of the Northern Railway has decided to extend the operating period of the special reserved train No. 04081/04082 (New Delhi–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra). Akashvani Jammu correspondent...

Jammu, March 7 Most parts of Jammu and Kashmir continued to experience above-normal temperatures on Saturday, although there was a noticeable drop in daytime temperatures compared to the previous day, an official from the Meteorological department said.However, the weather is expected to...

Jammu, March 7 The Northern Railway's Jammu Division has launched its official super app, RailOne, which integrates multiple passenger services, including ticket booking, train tracking, and food delivery, on a single platform, an official said on Saturday.Senior Divisional Commercial Manager...

In Jammu and Kashmir, daytime temperatures across the Union Territory remained several degrees above normal on Wednesday, while no rainfall was recorded in most parts of the Union Territory. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the weather department stated that in the Kashmir division...