Expressway will not extend beyond town, assures MLA Leaders stopped from joining sit-in, demand release of detainees Bivek Mathur KATRA, Dec 28: Katra remained completely shut for the fourth consecutive day today as authorities failed to resolve the ongoing stalemate over the proposed Rs 250-crore ropeway project connecting the base camp of the yatra with Sanji Chhat near the shrine.

Protest in Katra against ropeway project enters second day, impacting Vaishno Devi pilgrimage; hunger strike continues.

Reasi/Jammu- The shutdown against a proposed ropeway project in the Trikuta hills of Reasi district entered its fourth day on Saturday, with <a targ

The hunger strike, which began with six protesters on Wednesday night, has expanded as more people, including women and children, have joined the cause. The protesters are demanding the release of 18 members of the Samiti,

Meanwhile, pilgrims expressed frustration over the shutdown, citing the closure of eateries and the suspension of local transport, which caused significant inconvenience

Protests erupted in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, against a proposed Rs 250-crore ropeway project. Led by the Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti, locals claim the project threatens their livelihoods. Despite assurances,

Protesters launch hunger strike for release of detainees Correspondent KATRA, Dec 26: The ongoing 72-hour shutdown in Katra against the proposed ropeway project connecting Tarakote Marg to Sanji Chhat at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine,

Katra, the base camp for pilgrims visiting the revered Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, is witnessing a 72-hour shutdown. As protests against the proposed ropeway project escalate, called by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangarsh Samiti,

Last month, The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board had announced its plans to install the ropeway to facilitate access to the temple for senior citizen