Shopkeepers go on strike against proposed Vaishno Devi ropeway Shopkeepers, pony-owners and proprietors of other business establishments went on a three- day strike in Katra town, the base camp of Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, against the decision of the authorities to build a ropeway that will reduce the travel time of the pilgrims to the cave shrine. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) Chief Executive Officer Anshul Garg had recently announced that a ropeway will be constructed from Tarakote Marg to the temple area that will reduce the travel journey…
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