A City In India Where It’s Difficult To Find Onions Even In Salads
Katra in Jammu and Kashmir is the only city in India where onion and garlic are completely banned. It is neither cultivated here, nor sold, nor used in hotels and restaurants. Keeping in mind religious beliefs and faith, this tradition is strictly followed, which is a unique example of faith and discipline.
Sep 06, 2025, 14:29 PM IST
Vaishno Devi Security Tightened: Two Held for Fake Pony Services After Pahalgam Terror Attack
Security has been tightened on the Vaishno Devi shrine route after two men were arrested for impersonating licensed pony service providers. The arrests follow the recent Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. Police continue verification drives in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district.
Apr 25, 2025, 07:19 AM IST
J-K: Katra Shutdown Over Ropeway Project Reaches Third Day, More People Join Hunger Strike
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti called for a 72-hour shutdown, which began on Wednesday. It announced that all activities in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra would remain suspended during the bandh.
Dec 27, 2024, 16:02 PM IST
10 Dead, 55 Injured After Bus Carrying Vaishno Devi Pilgrims Falls Into Gorge In Jammu
The bus was on its way to Katra and had pilgrims from outside Jammu and Kashmir who were going to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine.
May 30, 2023, 08:08 AM IST
Earthquake tremors jolts Jammu-Kashmir's Katra and Himachal's Dharmshala
Strong earthquake tremors jolts Turkey's Hatay once again. While, earthquake were also felt in India. 3.4 magnitude earthquake was observed in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra. On the other hand, earthquake was also felt in Himachal's Dharamshala.
Feb 21, 2023, 08:50 AM IST
Jammu Kashmir: Devotees return after 33 years in Handwara
In the era of terrorism, in which the temples of the valley were deserted, now the glory is returning. Watch the ground report from the temple in Handwara where the devotees have returned after 33 years.
Oct 05, 2022, 10:44 AM IST
IRCTC: Indian Railways to run first Delhi-Katra Bharat Gaurav tourist train from September 30
IRCTC has announced that the Navratri special train will run from Delhi to Katra for the first time on 30th September and will offer a 4 days and 5 nights package.
Sep 16, 2022, 15:47 PM IST
Vaishno Devi Yatra to resume after temporary halt due to inclement weather
Vaishno Devi Yatra will resume on sunday morning after being temporarily suspended for a day due to cloudburst and heavy rains.
Aug 21, 2022, 06:46 AM IST
Vaishno Devi Yatra temporarily suspended amid heavy rains
Flood-like situation is seen on the Vaishno Devi track, as per the videos shared on social media. No casualty or damage, assures officials.
Aug 20, 2022, 07:26 AM IST
Fire breaks out in moving bus in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra, 4 killed
Four bus passengers have died while 22 passengers have been injured in a fire in a moving bus in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra.
May 13, 2022, 20:32 PM IST
Bus from Vaishno Devi to Katra catches fire, 4 dead, several Injured
The bus caught fire under suspicious circumstances.
May 13, 2022, 17:50 PM IST
What makes this pandal in Katra so popular
Why this pandal made by Shrine Board in Katra is discussed in the whole country. If you see it completely, then you will feel that this pandal is really different.
Oct 13, 2021, 19:00 PM IST
Rail will start plying on Jammu-Baramulla track soon, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Ashwini Vaishnaw laid the foundation for the construction of two new railway platforms and additional facilities in Katra.
Sep 13, 2021, 20:47 PM IST
Fire breaks out at Vaishno Devi shrine complex in Katra; cash counter, records damaged
The fire started around 4.15 PM due to a short circuit and was completely controlled by 5 PM.
Jun 08, 2021, 18:11 PM IST
Magnitude 4.6 earthquake strikes Jammu and Kashmir; second within 15 hours
No damage or any casualty was reported at the time of filing the copy.
Deshhit: Amit Shah flags off New Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat express
Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off the New Delhi to Katra Vande Bharat Express on Thursday morning in the presence of Union Ministers Dr Jitendra Singh and Dr Harsh Vardhan. Watch this video to know more.
Oct 03, 2019, 21:00 PM IST
5W1H: New Delhi to Katra Vande Bharat Express flagged off
Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off the New Delhi to Katra Vande Bharat Express on Thursday morning in the presence of Union Ministers Dr Jitendra Singh and Dr Harsh Vardhan. Watch this video to know more.
Oct 03, 2019, 17:20 PM IST
Amit Shah to flag off Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express; Know about the facilities
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will flag off Vande Bharat Express which will ply between Delhi and Katra for its inaugural run at 9 am on Thursday at New Delhi Railway Station.
Oct 03, 2019, 11:06 AM IST
Morning Breaking: Vaishno Devi yatra sets a new pilgrim inflow record
Vaishno Devi yatra sets new pilgrim inflow record. 85 lakh 80 thousand pilgrims visited the shrine in 2018. Watch this video to know more.
Jan 01, 2019, 08:44 AM IST
Vaishno Devi yatra remains suspended for second consecutive day due to forest fire, IAF helicopters deployed
While the trek has been halted until the fire is doused, helicopter services have resumed in the area
May 24, 2018, 11:49 AM IST