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The Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra, initially suspended due to heavy rainfall and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir, remains postponed until further notice, according to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. Safety concerns persist as incessant rain continues to disrupt tracks and the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, causing disappointment among devotees and impacting local businesses dependent on the pilgrimage. Due to heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir's Bhawan, the commencement of the temporarily ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): Due to heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir Bhawan, the commencement of the temporarily suspended Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra stands postponed till further orders, as per the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. The pilgrimage to the holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi was suspended for 14 days in a row due to adverse weather conditions and multiple landslides in the region. In a post on social media X, the Board requested devotes to stay updated through official ...Read More >
Jammu: The pilgrimage to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, which was scheduled to restart on Sunday after remaining suspended for 19 days, has been postponed again till further orders amid incessant rains, the shrine board said on Saturday. The pilgrimage was suspended on August 26, hours before a major landslide hit the route leading to the shrine that resulted in the death of 34 pilgrims and injuries to 20 others. In a post in X, the Shrine board said, "Due to incessant rain at Bhawan and the tr ...Read More >
Jammu, Sept 13 (PTI) The pilgrimage to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, which was scheduled to restart on Sunday after remaining suspended for 19 days, has been postponed again till further orders amid incessant rains, the shrine board said on Saturday. The pilgrimage was suspended on August 26, hours before a major landslide hit the route leading to the shrine that resulted in the death of 34 pilgrims and injuries to 20 others. In a post in C, the Shrine board said, "Due to incessant rain at Bha ...Read More >
Katra (Jammu and Kashmir)[India], September 13 (ANI): Ahead of the Shardiya Navratras, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, CEO of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), convened a joint meeting on Saturday in Katra. According to a statement from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, security agencies and local authorities attended a meeting to conduct a thorough review of preparations for the upcoming Navratra, which will be observed from September 22 to October 1, 2025. The meeting brought togeth ...Read More >
GHAZIABAD/NEW DELHI, Sep 12: She tried to escape the burning Kathmandu hotel by lowering herself from the fourth floor with the help of a curtain -- and her husband's helping hands. But it was never to be. Rajesh Gola slipped and fell to her death, the long planned pilgrimage to Pashupatinath temple in the Nepal capital gone horribly wrong for the couple from Ghaziabad. The 55-year-old is the only Indian among the 51 killed in the violent Gen Z protests that raged across Nepal this week. Two d ...Read More >
Jammu: The pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir will resume from Sunday after remaining suspended for 19 days, officials said. The yatra was suspended following a landslide on August 26 that claimed 34 lives and left 20 others injured. "Jai Mata Di! The Vaishno Devi Yatra will resume from September 14 (Sunday), subject to favourable weather conditions. For details and bookings, please visit www.maavaishnodevi.org," the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi ...Read More >
Maharajganj (UP) | She tried to escape the burning Kathmandu hotel by lowering herself from the fourth floor with the help of a curtain -- and her husband's helping hands. But it was never to be. Rajesh Devi Gola slipped and fell to her death, the long planned pilgrimage to Pashupatinath temple in the Nepal capital gone horribly wrong for the couple from Ghaziabad. The 55-year-old is the only Indian among the 51 killed in the violent Gen Z protests that raged across Nepal this week. Two days a ...Read More >
Katra, Aug 31: The government of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday ordered the vacation of commercial establishments, including hotels and Dharamshala's, from Balini Bridge to Darshani Deodi and from Balini Bridge to Asia Chowk in the vulnerable zone, citing the safety and security of pilgrims, officials said. According to an official order, "heavy rains and inclement weather conditions have resulted in massive landslides in the Subdivision Katra in recent days especially near Balini Bridge and near ...Read More >
Jammu: Amid heavy rainfall in Katra town on Monday, the pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine remained suspended for the seventh consecutive day in Reasi district since a landslide on a yatra route claimed 34 lives last Tuesday. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board said it has cancelled all bookings, including helicopters and accommodations, with a 100 percent refund until the yatra is resumed. "Yatra has remained suspended for the past one week. Bad weather conditions still persist, so th ...Read More >
NDRF personnel during a search and rescue operation at a flood-affected area, in Punjab. (Image: @NDRFHQ/X via PTI) India is reeling under the fury of an intense monsoon as torrential rains, cloudbursts, and floods wreak havoc across multiple states. From landslides in Jammu & Kashmir and flash floods in Uttarakhand to record rainfall in Chennai and the worst flooding in Punjab in nearly four decades, the deluge has left behind a trail of destruction, claiming lives, displacing thousands, and c ...Read More >
DEHRADUN: In a significant development, the Uttarakhand government has suspended the revered Char Dham and Hemkund Sahib pilgrimages until September 5, citing relentless and devastating monsoon rains wreaking havoc across the state. The decision comes amidst widespread landslides and blocked routes, prioritising the safety of pilgrims. Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey confirmed the decision on Monday. "Heavy rainfall has led to numerous landslides across the state, blocking routes with ...Read More >
Shimla, Sep 1 (PTI) Five people, including a 35-year-old man and his daughter, were killed in the past 24 hours in separate incidents of landslides in Himachal Pradesh as heavy rain pounded several places in the state, officials said on Monday. In the worst-hit Shimla district that recorded 122.8 mm of rainfall since Sunday evening, the administration has decided to close all educational institutions on Tuesday in view of warning of heavy rains. Six trains plying on the Shimla-Kalka track were ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 29 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir's Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Friday launched a sharp attack on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, holding him responsible for the Vaishno Devi tragedy, in which about 34 pilgrims died in a landslide. "(At Vaishno Devi) the shrine board is present, which monitors everything. Then why was the yatra not stopped in bad weather? And even if people were returning, why were they not stopped at the Durbar (the location of the shrine)? Why didn't the ...Read More >
Bhopal: Ahead of the Supreme Court hearing from September 23, an all-party meeting was hosted by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday at his official residence, where a formal resolution to ensure the full 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) has been unanimously adopted, marking a decisive shift in the state's legal and administrative posture. Backed by all major parties, the resolution affirms that the remaining 13% of the quota, on top of the 14% already impleme ...Read More >
Srinagar: A political confrontation has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir over the tragic deaths of over 100 Hindu pilgrims during recent flash floods in the last fortnight. The National Conference-led government squarely blamed Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for permitting the pilgrimages despite severe weather warnings. The Omar Abdullah government has sought a central government probe into the handling of the situation. The deaths, largely concentrated at the Machail Yatra in Kishtwar and the Ma ...Read More >
Meerut/Agra (UP), Aug 28 (PTI) A pilgrimage to the revered Vaishno Devi shrine has turned into a nightmare for several families after a deadly landslide claimed several lives. A family from Mawana in Meerut was struck by tragedy when a sudden lightning strike killed two sisters. The deceased have been identified as Neera Verma and her sister Chandni. The incident occurred around 3 pm on Tuesday on the pilgrimage route. Family members said Amit Verma (40), his wife Neera (35), their daughter Vi ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has extended the tenure of Satish Kumar as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Railway Board for a further period of one year, effective from September 1, 2025. An order dated August 27 from the Secretariat of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, reads, The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension in tenure of Satish Kumar, Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS ...Read More >
Kasaragod: A devastating incident has unfolded in Ambalathara, Kasaragod, where three members of a family were discovered to have committed suicide by consuming acid. The tragic event came to light on Thursday morning at approximately 4:00 AM. The deceased have been identified as Gopi, 60, Indira, 57, and their son Ranjesh, 32, all residents of Ambalathara Paraklayi. Another son, Rakesh, is in critical condition and is currently receiving intensive care at Kannur Government Medical College Hosp ...Read More >
A landslide triggered by heavy rains struck the route to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, causing injuries and prompting rescue operations. All trains from Katra have been cancelled. The region is experiencing heavy rainfall, leading to rising river levels, flash floods, and damage to infrastructure, including a bridge on the Jammu-Pathankot Highway. The route to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikula hills in Jammu and Kashmir's Raesi district was hit by a landslide on Tuesday, re ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 26 (PTI) Relentless heavy rain led to a landslide on the route to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hill on Tuesday afternoon, killing at least five people and injuring 14, officials said. Several people were feared trapped. The pilgrimage to the famed shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district was suspended when the mountainside literally gave way and stones, boulders and rocks came hurtling down around 3 pm, catching people unawares. Rescue operations are underway ne ...Read More >
Chief minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the situation in various parts of Jammu is quite serious following heavy rain and directed the administration to maintain high alert. The chief minister gave the instructions at a meeting in Srinagar to take stock of flood control measures in Jammu, his office said in a post on X. Moderate to heavy rain lashed Jammu division for the third consecutive day on Tuesday. Almost all rivers and streams are flowing above or close to the danger mark, submer ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 ...Read More >
JAMMU: Relentless heavy rain led to a landslide on the route to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hill on Tuesday afternoon, killing at least five people and injuring 14, officials said. The pilgrimage to the famed shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district was suspended when the landslide happened, officials said. Rescue operations are underway near the Inderprastha Bhojnalaya at Adhkwari where the landslide hit around 3 pm, they said. The disaster struck at a point about halfw ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 26 (PTI) The Northern Railway has cancelled 18 trains to and from Katra, Udhampur and Jammu railway stations on Tuesday as relentless heavy rain wreaked havoc in the Jammu region, officials said. The Jammu region has been experiencing its heaviest rainfall in decades since Monday night, which damaged bridges, disrupted road connectivity and inundated large tracts of land, forcing people to shift to safer areas. The traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar and Kishtwar-Doda national highways wa ...Read More >
HANSALPUR, India (Reuters) -- Japan's Suzuki Motor will invest 700 billion rupees ($8 billion) in India over the next five to six years, its chairman said on Tuesday, as production began on the automaker's first electric vehicle. Suzuki is aiming to defend its lead in the world's third-largest car market, which is also its biggest market by sales and revenue through its majority stake in Maruti Suzuki India will be the global production hub for Suzuki Motor's electric cars, with plans to expor ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 26 (PTI) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the situation in various parts of Jammu was "quite serious" following heavy rain and directed the administration to maintain high alert. He chaired an emergency meeting to review the flood-like situation in the Jammu division, an official spokesperson said. Abdullah's office said in a post on X that the chief minister directed officers to maintain high alert and take all necessary measures. Three people were killed and over t ...Read More >
The trade was suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Shimla: China has agreed in principle to the proposal of resuming trade through Shipki-La in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh during the recent visit of its Foreign Minister Wang Yi to India, a statement by the state government said on Sunday. The trade was suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has informed the state government that the Government of India had initiated discussi ...Read More >
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 25 (ANI): All schools in the Jammu division will remain closed on August 26 due to bad weather conditions, an official order issued by the government stated. The order for the closure will be effective on all government and private schools in the Jammu division. Also Read | Fiji Reaffirms Support to India's Candidature for UNSC Non-Permanent Membership for 2028-29 Term. "In view of the inclement weather conditions, it is hereby ordered that all Govern ...Read More >
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