Helicopter services resume at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine after hiatus during Indo-Pak tensions

Helicopter services resume at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine after hiatus during Indo-Pak tensions

In a major development for devotees seeking a travel to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, the helicopter services at the religious place have resumed, following a week-long hiatus of the services due to Indo-Pak tensions. "The helicopter service at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine resumed this morning after remaining suspended for the past seven days," an official of the shrine board said. He added that the pilgrim footfall has also started picking up a…

Over 45k pilgrims visit Vaishno Devi in 8 days, helicopter services resumes

The Kashmir Pulse Over 45k pilgrims visit Vaishno Devi in 8 days, helicopter services resumes JAMMU — Amidst escalated tension between India and Pakistan, more than 45,000 pilgrims paid obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Cave Shrine nestled in Trikuta Hills of Katra town in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) officials here on Wednesday said that the border tension between India and Pakistan has imp…

Helicopter service at Vaishno Devi resumes after 7 days

STATE TIMES NEWS KATRA/JAMMU: The helicopter service to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district resumed on Wednesday after being suspended for a week due to the military standoff between India and Pakistan, officials said.This came a day after flight operations recommenced at 32 airports, including Jammu and Srinagar, following the suspension of hostilities between the two neighbouring nations.“The helicopter service a…

Helicopter services resume from Katra to Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine

The helicopter services from Katra to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine resumed on Wednesday after being suspended for a week due to the hostilities between India and Pakistan. The helicopter services have been resumed now following the cessation of hostilities and an understanding between India and Pakistan. Life in Jammu and Kashmir's