Security Tightened for Mata Vaishno Devi Pilgrim Surge
The Shrine Board deployed multi-tier security and RFID access control to manage the New Year surge, focusing on traffic, fire safety, and real-time monitoring, officials said.
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In response to the increasing crowds on New Year's Eve, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has revised the travel rules. Under the new guidelines, devotees must begin their journey within 10 hours of receiving their Radio Frequency Identification Card (RFIDC) and return to Katra Base Camp within 24 hours of darshan.
J-K: Round-the-clock surveillance along Mata Vaishno Devi route ahead of New Year
Jammu, Dec 23 (PTI) Surveillance has been stepped up along the route to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi to manage the expected New Year pilgrim rush, with focus on high-footfall and congested stretches, officials said on Tuesday. A multi-tier security grid has also been put in place […]
Vaishno Devi Shrine Board reviews Yatra arrangements ahead of New Year Rush – The Indian Awaaz
NEWS DESK In view of the anticipated heavy influx of pilgrims during the New Year, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) Tuesday reviewed comprehensive arrangements to ensure a safe, smooth and hassle-free pilgrimage for devotees. According to reports the review meeting was presided over by Chief Executive Officer, SMVDSB, Sachin Kumar Vaishya and was attended by senior officers of the Shrine Board, District Administration, represent…
24×7 vigil along Mata Vaishno Devi track ahead of New Year
JAMMU: Surveillance has been stepped up along the route to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills to manage the expected New Year pilgrim rush, with focus on high-footfall and congested stretches, officials said on Tuesday.A multi-tier security grid has also been put in place in and around the shrine, comprising personnel from the Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and shrine board security, supported by Quick Response Teams (Q…
Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board reviews Yatra preparedness ahead of New Year
Jammu, Dec 23, 2025 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) on Tuesday reviewed Yatra preparedness ahead of the anticipated heavy influx of pilgrims during the New Year. A statement by SMVDSB said, “Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) today reviewed comprehensive arrangements to ensure a safe, smooth and hassle-free pilgrimage for devotees. The review meeting, convened as per the directions of the Hon’ble Chairman, SMVDSB (Lt. Gove…
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