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United News of India
06-07-2025
- Climate
- United News of India
Chopper service remains suspended for third day in fog hit Vaishno Devi hills
North Jammu, July 6 (UNI) The chopper service from Katra to Sanjhi Chat remained suspended due to fog and bad weather for the third consecutive day today for the pilgrims of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine nestled in Trikuta Hills in Katra town of Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. 'Due to bad weather and dense fog in the Trikuta Hills, the chopper service from Katra to Sanji Chhat remained suspended for the third day," said an official. He said that the pilgrims are trekking on foot and by pithoo/palanquin (palki) and pony services to reach the Bhawan. The chopper service will resume only after weather improves, he added. He, however, said that the Shrine Board staff has also been deployed along the track to guide pilgrims and provide assistance in case of any urgent situation. At present, 12,000 to 15,000 pilgrims are arriving daily at Katra base camp to reach the Bhawan and pay obeisance at the holy shrine. UNI VBH ARN More News ED raids Debock Group's premises; Rs 78 lakh and 8 luxurious cars seized 06 Jul 2025 | 3:01 PM Jaipur, July 6 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has concluded its prolonged search during the raids at the premises of Debock group, The ED raided the Group's properties late last night for probing into suspected irregularities in stock Market dealings. see more.. Chopper service remains suspended for third day in fog hit Vaishno Devi hills 06 Jul 2025 | 2:08 PM Jammu, July 6 (UNI) The chopper service from Katra to Sanjhi Chat remained suspended due to fog and bad weather for the third consecutive day today for the pilgrims of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine nestled in Trikuta Hills in Katra town of Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. see more.. Panchayat reservation on basis of 2011 census: Rajbhar 06 Jul 2025 | 1:27 PM Lucknow, July 6 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Panchayati Raj Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar has said that the arrangement of reservation in gram Panchayats under the three -tier panchayat elections will be based on the 2011 census. see more.. Dr Mukherjee dedicated his life to the unity and integrity of India: CM Yogi 06 Jul 2025 | 1:09 PM Lucknow, July 6 (UNI) On the occasion of Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee's birth anniversary, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid floral tributes at his statue on Sunday and remembered his invaluable contributions to nation-building. see more.. Army jawan died in accidental fire in J&K's Rajouri 06 Jul 2025 | 12:49 PM Jammu, July 6 (UNI) An army jawan died in an accidental fire in Dharamsal area of Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. see more..
The Print
25-04-2025
- Business
- The Print
Command centre for Vaishnodevi Yatra to be ready at Katra in May
Senior officials from security agencies, the Army, intelligence services and civil administration were also part of the meeting. Chairing a high-level security meeting of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine board (SMVDSB), CEO Anshul Garg reviewed the security preparedness of the cave shrine. Jammu, Apr 25 (PTI) A command and control centre to ensure the safety of Vaishnodevi yatris will be operationalised at Katra town in Reasi district by the first week of May, a top official said Friday. 'The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine board (SMVDSB) on Friday held a joint security review meeting in Katra to assess operational readiness and security measures for ensuring a safe and smooth pilgrimage,' Garg said. The CEO emphasized the timely operationalization of the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) at Katra, directing that it be made functional by the first week of May. 'The AI-powered centre will enable real-time monitoring through a network of 700 CCTV cameras equipped with gesture and face recognition, PTZ features, and other advanced surveillance capabilities', he said. The ICCC is expected to significantly enhance coordination among security agencies and enable swift emergency response, he said. The meeting stressed the importance of intelligence sharing and seamless coordination between agencies, it said. 'Strategies were discussed to verify the credentials of 'pithoos' (porters) and ponywallas to prevent impersonation and ensure only authorized service providers are allowed,' shrine board officials said. Discussions also covered area domination, drone surveillance, and the deployment of additional security personnel. Emphasis was placed on leveraging modern technology such as AI-powered surveillance and data analytics to preempt threats and maintain high security standards, they said. Garg reiterated the shrine board's commitment to robust security infrastructure, including the use of newly installed equipment such as X-Ray baggage scanners, metal detectors, under-vehicle search mirrors, and geo-fencing technology, in line with directions from the Chairman. 'Strict adherence to security protocols was underscored, with a zero-tolerance approach towards unauthorised activities,' the CEO said. SSP Reasi informed the meeting that FIRs have been registered against illegal service providers and continuous checks are being carried out. The meeting also reviewed the security arrangements in Katra town, focusing on improving surveillance, intelligence inputs, and access control to ensure a secure environment for all pilgrims. PTI AB SKY SKY This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
