The direction follows the massive landslide triggered by incessant rains in which 35 devotees lost their lives at Adhkuwari, Katra, on 26 August 2025, allegedly due to criminal negligence of the officials.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra resumed in Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) Reasi district on Thursday after being temporarily halted on Wednesday due to inclement weather.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), on Wednesday, accorded approval to tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and THDC India Limited (THDCIL) for the safety of pilgrims.
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.
This collaborative effort seeks to address pressing environmental issues by promoting eco-friendly practices and enhancing green cover in the region besides aligning with the shared values of environmental stewardship and community service.
The 12th J&K Union Territory Shooting Championship got off to a glittering start on Wednesday at SMVD Sports Complex in Katra. The championship will conclude on 5 August.
A spokesman of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) said that the step was towards creating additional facilities for meeting the accommodation needs of the pilgrims who visit the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Deviji.
Several important decisions were taken in the meeting for further extending better facilities to the pilgrims on the 13 km long yatra route.
