Katra Shutdown Continues: Locals Stand Firm Against Ropeway Proposal

Katra Shutdown Continues: Locals Stand Firm Against Ropeway Proposal

Katra bandh enters Day 7 as deadlock persists over proposed ropeway plan Katra, the base camp for Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, witnessed a shutdown for the seventh consecutive day on Tuesday as the locals continued their protest against the proposed ropeway project in the Trikuta Hills of Reasi district. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti had called for the shutdown on Wednesday, announcing that all activities in Katra would remain suspended. The bandh has disrupted normal life in one of the busiest towns in the country, as thousands of…

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Delhi-Amritsar Expressway: A Game Changer for Kashmir’s Connectivity and Economy

Delhi-Amritsar Expressway: A Game Changer for Kashmir's Connectivity and Economy

In a significant development, the Delhi-Amritsar Expressway, set to open next year, is poised to transform the connectivity landscape of northern India. This modern marvel of infrastructure promises to reduce travel time from Delhi to Srinagar to a mere nine to ten hours, a prospect that has ignited hope and excitement throughout the region. A Boost to Kashmir’s Economy The news of this expressway’s impending inauguration is nothing short of music to our ears. The prospect of traveling from the heart of Delhi to the enchanting beauty of Srinagar in…

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