A major controversy has erupted over the admission of the first batch of 50 MBBS students at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME), Katra, as only seven of these students were Hindus and one was Sikh.
Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Katra (SMVDSB) launched a campaign to disperse seeds aerially in regions that are difficult to reach in the hills.
The Jammu Kashmir tourism authorities and stakeholders are keeping their fingers crossed for a peaceful pilgrimage and tourism season in the state.
Several important decisions were taken in the meeting for further extending better facilities to the pilgrims on the 13 km long yatra route.
